January 26, 2021

Philadelphia Offers 2021 Valentine’s Day Experiences For Couples, Singles and Even Families

January 26, 2021/ Germantown Garden Grill/ Guest User

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day. Aversa PR has over 50 client events, experiences, classes, activities, dinners and much more - nearly triple last year. This is an exciting start to the year as all of our small businesses and restaurants look to better days ahead! From hosting a private dinner and hotel experience in the Sofitel, to a private dinner experience for just two in the wine cellar at Caffe Aldo Lamberti, from ax throwing to boxing together, from family brunch with sleeping beauty to Back to the Future with Marty McFly and Jennifer Jane Parker, Aversa PR clients have something for everyone this year.

January 26, 2021

Wonderspaces Reopens at Fashion District with New Exhibits to Celebrate One Year Anniversary

January 26, 2021/ Wonderspaces Philadelphia/ Guest User

Philadelphia's largest new cultural attraction is back! Wonderspaces Philadelphia is celebrating its reopening and one year anniversary with the debut of new installations that include Akousmaflore by Scenocosme, Thank You Bags by Reed van Brunschot, and a new VR film: Notes on Blindness: Into Darkness by Peter Middleton, James Spinney, Arnaud Colinart, and Amaury La Burthe. The new artworks join popular returning exhibits, including the glowing Submergence by Squidsoup, the sunrise and sunset of Sun by Phillip Schutte and the colorful Body Paint by Memo Akten. With the reopening of its doors, Wonderspaces will continue to implement health and safety protocols designed to keep patrons and team members safe during the global pandemic, including requiring face masks at all times, including for photos.

January 23, 2021

Pearl Properties to Transform Former Embassy Suites into The Terrace on 18th with 288 Apartments

January 23, 2021/ Pearl Properties/ Guest User

Pearl Properties announced its opening of The Terrace on 18th starting this June at the site formerly occupied by the Hilton Embassy Suites Hotel. This unique building and iconic location fittingly features the historic 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway address. Pearl, the Center City-based real estate investment and development firm, known for several best in class apartment projects such as The Harper, The Beacon, The Sansom and The Granary, is converting the former hotel into 288 distinctive one-bedroom suite residences with spectacular views, private balconies, functional floor plans, brand new kitchens, on-site valet parking, 24/7 front door concierge service and a 12,500 square foot amenity package. Complementing the new apartments, The Terrace on 18th will also feature the first-ever Center City flagship location for Victory Brewing Company offering a bi-level brewery and taproom with outdoor seating and a rooftop patio.

January 23, 2021

Team Behind Parks on Tap Debuts Parks Pop-up Inside Fairmount Horticulture Center

January 23, 2021/ Parks on Tap/ Guest User

Parks Pop-Up will debut a new indoor dining experience at the Fairmount Horticulture Center Arboretum at 100 N. Horticultural Drive starting Friday, January 22nd. The 30,000 square foot unique indoor space will provide ample opportunity for social distancing. Patrons will be able to enjoy fresh food, beers on tap, wine and hot beverages inside a lush greenhouse environment with comfortable chairs, and clean restrooms.

January 19, 2021

East Passyunk Opera Project Partners With Pistola’s Restaurants To Offer Love Notes

January 19, 2021/ Pistolas Del Sur/ Guest User

East Passyunk Opera Project (ePOP) teams up with Pistola’s del Sur, Sancho Pistola’s and Jose Pistola’s for Love Notes, a special three course dinner and virtual concert taking place over Valentine’s Day Weekend. The dinner and concert, presented by RE/MAX One Realty - The Capri Dessecker Team, will feature performances by Philadelphia-based opera singers Ashley Marie Robillard, soprano, and Joshua Blue, tenor. The real-life couple will perform safely from their home in South Philly. The duo will be accompanied by pianist Aurelien Eulert. In addition, several prominent opera singers will make guest appearances throughout the concert: Anthony Roth Costanzo, Sandra Piques Eddy, Joélle Harvey and her husband Alex Fletcher, Zachary James, and Will Liverman, all of whom have sung leading roles at The Metropolitan Opera and a host of other distinguished opera and concert venues throughout the world.

January 19, 2021

Bristol Riverside Theatre Presents Philadelphia Regional Premiere of Singles in Agriculture

January 19, 2021/ Bristol Riverside Theatre/ Guest User

Bristol Riverside Theatre kicks off the new year by introducing audiences to rising star Abby Rosebrock with the Philadelphia premiere of Singles in Agriculture. In the virtual show, a resilient young South Carolina army widow, who loves Modern Family and talks to her Pygmy goats, angles for romance with a religious dairy farmer from Oklahoma. BRT’s Co-Producing Director Amy Kaissar will direct the two-hander, starring Jennifer Byrne and Timothy C. Goodwin. Four performances between January 26-30, 2021 at 7:30pm (EST) will stream live, directly from the real-life couple’s apartment. Tickets for this virtual performance are $30 each until January 17, after January 17 tickets are $35. Tickets are now available online at brtstage.org or by calling the box office at 215-785-0100.

January 19, 2021

Philly's Largest Restaurant Craft Hall Re-Opens and Pivots with New BBQ Focus and 35,000 SF Space

January 19, 2021/ Craft Hall/ Guest User

Fire up the smoker! FCM Hospitality and owner Avram Hornik announce the reopening of Philadelphia's largest restaurant starting this weekend. Craft Hall is officially back on the Waterfront at 901 N. Delaware Avenue starting Thursday, January 14th with outdoor dining, take-out and delivery, and starting Saturday, January 16th with expansive indoor dining. As restaurants adapt their operations to survive the pandemic, look for Craft Hall to pivot and turn the menu focus to BBQ, smoked meats and hearty pizzas. Executive Chef Adam Iazarick and his team will put the 700 lb. smoker to full use in creating a menu that is delicious and hearty as the perfect mid-winter pandemic comfort food.

December 22, 2020

New Year's Eve In Philly With Greenhouses, Igloos, Garces, Delice, Positano Coast And More

December 22, 2020/ Garces Trading Company/ Guest User

Philadelphia and Main Line restaurants will close out 2020 with special dinners, feasts, kid-friendly day-time events, brunches and more. Highlights include Garces Trading Company offering food from Amada, The Olde Bar, Village Whiskey, and J.G. Domestic. Glu Hospitality will be having the Kids Countdown to New Year's with Cinderella at the Igloos, and other offerings at Germantown Garden Grill and Germantown Garden. New Years Eve Dining will also take place at Positano Coast, Harper’s Garden, and Delice et Chocolat. Also, we have many, if not most clients, open for New Year's Day brunch regular menu for January 1st including The Victoria Freehouse.

December 21, 2020

Christmas Village In Philadelphia Debuts Exclusive New Christmas Village Beer

December 21, 2020/ Christmas Village in Philadelphia/ Guest User

Christmas Village in Philadelphia's last call at Love Park for the 2020 season is on Christmas Eve at 5:00pm. However, the authentic open-air German-style Christmas market has one final gift to give Philadelphia before closing up shop for the holidays. For the beer lover, the last minute shopper, or those wanting to soak up those famous vibes after tomorrow, Christmas Village debuts a brand-new exclusive Christmas Village Kölsch, brewed and canned by local independent brewery Bar Hygge/ Brewery Techne. The new beer is available in cans to go with a specially created label that incorporates the iconic scenery of Christmas Village at Love Park including The Alm and the Grill Hut. The cans are sold in four packs of one pint cans for $18.00. This is the first-ever Christmas Village inspired beer, and the only exclusive can available since Christmas Village and Bar Hygge/ Brewery Techne starting partnering together back in 2018.

December 21, 2020

Steven Singer Jewelers Presents Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

December 21, 2020/ Steven Singer Jewelers/ Guest User

Steven Singer Jewelers, at 8th and Walnut Street, is open for the holiday season and ready to assist shoppers in-person and online with their last minute holiday needs. Just in time for the holiday week and for those wishing to continue to order through the New Year, Singer presented a holiday gift guide with options for Mom, Daughter, Loved Ones Far Away, Pet Lovers, Music Lovers, Significant Others and those Working From Home. Additionally, Singer is continued to support hospital workers and local independent restaurants by donating a portion from gold-dipped roses to feed the frontline. Fifteen gold-dipped roses are currently for sale on the Steven Singer website, including red, rose gold, classic, purple passion, black diamond and more. Recently, Singer fed the entire hospital staff of Pennsylvania Hospital for Thanksgiving with meals purchased from Manny's Catering.