Celebrate National Watermelon Day With Specials Around Philadelphia

Celebrate National Watermelon Day With Specials Around Philadelphia

Aversa PR clients celebrate National Watermelon Day on Thursday, August 3, 2017 with all day food and drink specials in Old City District, East Passyunk, South Street and Center City. Celebrate one of the summer's most popular season flavors with everything from light salads, to sweet and salty combinations, to refreshing cocktails, to beer infused with watermelon. 

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Nick's Bar And Grille Fires Up Five Special Burgers And Five Dollar Ground Bacon Burgers To Celebrate Five Year Milestone

Nick's Bar And Grille Fires Up Five Special Burgers And Five Dollar Ground Bacon Burgers To Celebrate Five Year Milestone

Newlyweds Joseph “Joey Dog” and Nicole Schultice celebrate five years of owning Old City's corner bar with a week-long celebration starting today. Nick's Bar and Grille at 16 South Second Street debuts five special burgers, one per day, to celebrate the milestone. Additionally, all existing burgers on the menu - including their Zagat #1 rated ground bacon burger - will be only $5.00 all week. The countdown begins today and runs through Friday, May 26th when the couple will debut their "5th Birthday Burger" smothered in house-made beer cheese, bacon, frizzled onions and jalapenos. 

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Where to Eat, Drink, Party: Philadelphia Guide to Christmas Eve/Day and New Year's Eve/Day

Where to Eat, Drink, Party: Philadelphia Guide to Christmas Eve/Day and New Year's Eve/Day

Still looking for the perfect place to ring in the New Year, or a cozy spot to carb up the next day before you head down to 2nd street? How about a gourmet Christmas meal that you don't have to stress about? From champagne toasts to holiday roasts, our client's have you covered this year! Check out our list of the best places to spend the holiday's this year in Philadelphia. 

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Historic Holiday Nights Launches In Old City at 50+ Restaurants and Retailers

Historic Holiday Nights Launches In Old City at 50+ Restaurants and Retailers

Get all of your holiday shopping done in one place, and enjoy some seasonal dishes and sips in Old City! More than 45 participating boutiques, shops, art galleries, museums, restaurants and cafes around the neighborhood will treat visitors to special sales, discounts, promotions and menu items every Thursday in December from 5:00pm to 8:00pm throughDecember 22nd. 

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Food and Drink Guide to Old City Fest on Sunday, October 9, 2016

Food and Drink Guide to Old City Fest on Sunday, October 9, 2016

Old City District presents Old City Fest on Sunday, October 9, 2016, from 11:00am to 6:00pm, along N. 3rd Street (from Market to Race) and Arch Street (from 2nd to 4th). Thirty restaurants, coffee shops, bars and other eateries will serve food and drink out on the streets of Old City in the festival footprint. New restaurants to the fest include The Little Lion Amada, Keating’s Rope & Anchor Bar + Kitchen, Wister BYOB, The Olde Bar and La Famiglia. Returning favorites include Buddakan, Continental, Franklin Fountain, High Street on Market, Positano Coast and others. Outside of food and drink, look for live music, two runway fashion shows, a family fun zone, pop-up street performances and a wide array of art, craft and retail shopping, with 100+ Old City vendors participating. 

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Birds on a Wire Presents In the Clearing During Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Birds on a Wire Presents In the Clearing During Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Birds on a Wire Dance Theatre, Philly’s collaborative dance company dedicated to emerging, female artists returns to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival with In the Clearing.  This contemporary, full-length dance work, directed by Artistic Director Melissa Cameron, embarks on a journey through a fairy-tale forest to uncover the best and worst of humanity.  What do the dancers discover in these woods?  Beauty and nature?  Threats and danger?  Pack a picnic basket in this BYOB (Bring Your Own picnic Blanket) adventure at Christ Church Neighborhood House on Friday, September 9 at 8:00m or Saturday, September 10 at 1pm and 6pm to discover what is In the Clearing. 

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Celebrate National Fry Day in Philadelphia at Taproom on 19th, The Little Lion and P'unk Burger

Celebrate National French Fry Day (Wednesday, July 13, 2016) with off-menu specials and discounted prices at The Little Lion in Old City, P'unk Burger on East Passyunk and Taproom on 19th in South Philadelphia.

National French Fry Day, Taproom on 19th, Philadelphia

Taproom on 19th
1900 Ritner Street
South Philadelphia

All french fries will be half price from 11:00am to Midnight, including several special off-menu varieties. “French fries are pivotal to a gastro pub,” said Taproom co-owner Mike Strauss. “What pairs better with beer than French fries?”

Ma Po Tofu Fries: topped with spicy pork, tofu, and Ma Po sauce ($11 original, $5.50 half price) 
Crab Fries: garlic fries topped with real crab meat, fried jalapeno, cheddar cheese sauce ($11 original, $5.50 half price) 
Mac N Cheese Fries: topped with fontina mac and cheese, bread crumbs and a fried egg ($11 original, $5.50 half price) 
Garlic Fries: topped with garlic oil ($5 original, $2.50 half price)

Tomorrow is also Taproom on 19th’s regular Wednesday night Quizzo event. Fry specials will be available during the game! 
 

The Little Lion, National French Fry Day, Philadelphia

The Little Lion
243 Chestnut St
Old City District

Southern Poutine - $5.00 All Day (Opens 11:00am)
Handcut fries tossed in dry rub, with house pork belly, short rib jus, housemade farmers cheese sauce, fried egg and scallion.

P'unk Burger, National French Fry Day, East Passyunk, Philadelphia

P'unk Burger
1823 E Passyunk Ave,
East Passyunk Avenue

All french fries only $1.00 with any burger or shake purchase. Pick from Thin Cut Idaho or sweet potato fries with sea salt, old bay or plain. For truffle oil, add extra $1.00.