January 23, 2023

New Italian Steakhouse Announced to Open in Northern Liberties with Vibe Dining

January 23, 2023/ SIN: Steak Italian Nightlife/ Kory Aversa

Northern Liberties Restaurant Row will get a stunning new steakhouse that will bring vibe dining to Philadelphia. Restaurateur and Co-Owner Justin Veasey, and partners Mike Connors and William Muhr Jr., announce that SIN Philadelphia will open at 1102 Germantown Avenue, on the ground level of The Beverly - a 51 luxury Beverly Hills-inspired apartment complex is also slated to open later this year. SIN, which stands for Steak Italian Nightlife, will bring the dinner experience up a notch by pairing an upscale meal, Instagram ready cocktails and the perfect aesthetic with music and entertainment. The 4,750 square feet space will feature a main dining room, sweeping bar and private dining room/event space for a total of 200 seats. From the kitchen, SIN will serve great homemade cuisine with a menu of unique selections that are delivered in a high-end and show-stopping way that compliments the vibes of the space and the entertainment. The scratch kitchen will deliver authentic Italian cuisine, homemade pastas and high-end steaks. For a dish to remember, SIN will feature the experience of "cheese wheel" homemade pasta served tableside. For Sunday brunch, look for an all day celebration that starts early at 9:30am and goes into the early evening. For the bar program, look for 50-75 wines by the bottle, 10 by the glass and a focus on martini and unique cocktails.

January 12, 2023

Northern Liberties Restaurant Week Moves to Winter with Two Dozen Restaurants Jan 27 to Feb 5

January 12, 2023/ Northern Liberties/ Kory Aversa

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District announces the return of Northern Liberties Restaurant Week from Friday, January 27 to Sunday, February 5, 2023. The city's hottest NEW restaurant week to hit the food scene is back with new dates, more restaurants, new restaurants, updated price points, indoor and outdoor options, take-out and delivery, and tons of the city's best eats! Moved to winter to support restaurants during the colder months, Northern Liberties Restaurant Week is back with nearly two dozen of the neighborhood's biggest names that will offer two course or more lunches for $10 or $15, and three or more course dinners for $15, $25 and $40. Look for special features and signature favorite dishes, outdoor options, artful and colorful dining rooms, cocktail features, and much more. For outdoor options, several Northern Liberties restaurants have patios, sidewalk seating, courtyards - and yes, the Igloos at Figo even join the line-up this year. Book your reservation and enjoy a diversity of cuisines, vibes and settings. New restaurants joining the line-up this year will include Nourish Cafe, Hikari Sushi, Las Cazuelas, The Winston, The Shake Seafood, D’Oliva EVOO Pizza and Grill and others to be announced. Neighborhood favorites will also include Añejo Philly, Pera Turkish Cuisine, El Camino, Cantina Dos Segundos, Figo Ristorante, Apricot Stone, Urban Village, Bagels and Co., Bourbon and Branch, Standard Tap and more. Menus are live now online. The growing list of restaurants will be updated and new spots will be added as the event gets closer.

June 22, 2022

Wag Watch Throws Grand Opening Puppy Pawty and K9 Kegger in Northern Liberties for Doggy Daycare

June 22, 2022/ Wag Watch/ Lexie Fleege

Tails are wagging in Northern Liberties! Wag Watch brings Philly’s fastest growing neighborhood a sparkling new dog daycare and retail boutique. Co-founders Jason Jennings and Brian Kelly invite dog owners and their four-legged furry friends to a free K9 Kegger on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The “pup pawty” will invite local dog owners into their state-of-the-art facility for free daycare, giveaways, goodies, and ice cold beer. The event will feature free tours, meet & greets with the founders, playtime for furry playmates, complimentary beverages, chances to win prizes, and other surprises. Wag Watch is one of seven grand openings in progress in Northern Liberties, following recent openings by Pera Turkish Cuisine, 70SIX Boutique, 1040 Creative Art Center and Gallery and Ray’s Reusables, with many more to come. Wag Watch is located in a brand new building at 807 N. 3rd Street, in Philadelphia, PA 19123.

May 12, 2022

Northern Liberties Night Market Returns to N. 2nd Street with Dozens of Food Trucks, Vendors and Music

May 12, 2022/ Standard Tap / Kory Aversa

The organizers of 2nd Street Festival announce the first-ever spring edition of the new Northern Liberties Night Market Series. This inaugural series of outdoor food festivals is rolling into the single fastest growing neighborhood in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 26th, from 5:00pm to 10:00pm, on N. 2nd Street between Fairmount and Poplar streets. This new event will take place every spring and fall and is a pivot and expansion by the operators of the city's 2nd Street Festival, which returns this summer after a pandemic break. For this pop-up food festival, look for dozens of food trucks, food vendors, shopping vendors, sidewalk cafes, entertainment, music, street performers, and other fun surprises. The festival is free to attend and food/drink are pay-as-you-go.

May 04, 2022

Grand Opening: Northern Liberties Welcomes New 1040 Creative Arts and Community Center

May 04, 2022/ 1040 Creative/ Kory Aversa

Northern Liberties Business Improvement DIstrict is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the neighborhood's first community arts center, maker space, art gallery and artists studio. This is the fourth grand opening in a row for NLBID and another amazing female-owned and Black owned business adding to the diverse small business mix. 1040 Creative grand opens this new arts and culture hub at 1040 N. 2nd Street, Suite 301, at Liberties Walk, this Friday, May 6th, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The opening event is free and open to the public, and will feature lite bites, meet the artists, a pop-up show and live music. Looking beyond opening, registration is now open for classes for spring and summer, with offerings like Senior Makers Meet-up, Cartoon Express, Still Life Studies, Intro to Toy Design, Little Picasso, Wednesday Wine Down, Davinci Art Club and many more. For more info and to register, visit them on social media at @1040creative.

April 30, 2022

Northern Liberties Restaurant Week Returns to 20+ Restaurants from April 1st to April 10th

April 30, 2022/ Northern Liberties Business Improvement District / Kory Aversa

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, one of the hottest and most notable food neighborhoods in Philadelphia, announces the 2nd Annual Northern Liberties Restaurant Week from Friday, April 1 to Sunday, April 10, 2022. Timed perfectly for the start of nice weather and expanded outdoor dining options, over 20 of the neighborhood's biggest names will offer two course (or more) lunches for $10 or $15, and three course dinners for $25 or $35. Look for special features and signature favorite dishes, ample outdoor options, artful and colorful dining rooms, cocktail features, and much more. Book your reservation now along Philadelphia's restaurant row and take advantage of the expansive, flowering and ornate streeteries and sidewalk cafes. New restaurants joining the line-up this year will include Figo Ristorante, Bagels and Co., Boricua Restaurant and Baan Thai Thai Cuisine. The Shake Seafood and Pera will both grand open before April 1st and join the line-up as well. Neighborhood favorites will also include Bourbon and Branch, El Camino Real, Apricot Stone, Jerry's Bar, Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria and many others. The growing list of restaurants will be updated and go live starting on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022. Visit www.northernlibertiesrestaurantweek.com for details. For reservations, contact each individual restaurant through their phone, website, Opentable or Resy.

April 26, 2022

Grand Opening: Northern Liberties Welcomes 70six Women's Boutique with Affordable Fashion

April 26, 2022/ 70six Boutique/ Kory Aversa

Northern Liberties Business Improvement DIstrict is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the neighborhood's first fashion boutique - and the addition of another amazing female-owned small business. 70SIX Boutique is a brand new boutique that features women's fashion, accessories, home decor and gifts all under $100, presented by owner Lindsey McKinney. The grand opening will be this Saturday, April 30th, at 215 West Laurel Street, with a celebration from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Shoppers are invited to enjoy complimentary champagne, 10% off shopping and a chance to win prizes. This is one of fifteen grand openings and new business announcements in the rapidly growing district this spring and summer, following high-profile openings for Craig Laban approved Pera Turkish Cuisine and eco-store/refill station Ray's Reusables. Opening hours for the launch of 70SIX Boutique are Wednesday to Saturday, 11:00am to 7:00pm, and Sunday, 12:00pm Noon to 5:00pm.

April 20, 2022

Grand Opening: Ray's Reusables Brings Eco-Store, Refill Station and Gift Shop to Northern Liberties

April 20, 2022/ Ray's Reusables / Kory Aversa

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District announces the grand opening of Ray's Reusables at 935 N. 2nd Street. This female and queer owned eco-store and refill station is the first brick and mortar retail store from Ray Daly (she/her), who became well-known and popular over the pandemic for her eco pop-up and mobile store that launched during the pandemic. Ray's will continue to pop-up and now has this new brick and mortar that is bustling with products to help customers focus on reducing their carbon footprint. All products focus on the three R's of Ray's - reuse, refill and replace. Categories include body care, cleaning and laundry, plus home goods and gifts. Opening hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, and Sunday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

March 25, 2022

Grand Opening Alert: Pera Turkish Cuisine Set to Open in Northern Liberties

March 25, 2022/ Pera Turkish Cusine/ Kory Aversa

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District is proud to announce the grand opening of Pera Turkish Cuisine, at 944 N. 2nd Street, in the very heart of the Northern Liberties Restaurant Row. Pera will bring Turkish cuisine to the growing mix of acclaimed international cuisine in the fast growing food neighborhood. Former roommates, friends, school mates and now business partners Eric Tunc and Chef Mehmet Ergin are both from Turkey and are living the American dream by moving to America and opening their first restaurant together. For layout, Pera is 1,000 square feet of dining space with a partially open kitchen, with a dining room that seats 36 people. Decor includes authentic Turkish decor and handmade plates from Turkey, beautiful exposed brick, unique lighting, ornate tiles and black walnut tables. For cuisine, the menu is a mix of traditional taste with modern presentation. Pera is BYO and the owners are happy to make wine and spirit recommendations. Pera's grand opening leads off six weeks and six grand openings for Northern Liberties, which will soon announce details for openings that will include The Shake Seafood, Ray's Reusables, 70six Boutique, Wag Watch and 1040 Creative Art Center and Gallery. Pera follows other recent openings that have included Figo Ristorante, Figo Pizzeria, Set NoLibs, Anejo Philadelphia, SUYA SUYA West African Grill, Parmigiana and others. Six more businesses will also soon be announced and or grand opening in late spring and into summer. The fast growth in retail and restaurants is just in time for the population growth of the neighborhood, which will literally double in size within two years.

February 10, 2022

Celebrate National Margarita Day with Specials at Eight Philadelphia and Suburb Restaurants

February 10, 2022/ Anejo Philadelphia/ Kory Aversa

Philadelphia and Suburban restaurants and bars will celebrate the region’s love of margs with National Margarita Day on Taco Tuesday, February 22, 2022. From classic to flavored, on the rocks to frozen, from salt rims to sugar, and everything in between, area restaurants will roll out specials and features all day with everything from $5 margaritas, $20 flights, bottomless tacos, food features, take-home kits, and much more. Save the date and come thirsty and hungry for National Margarita Day this year on Taco Tuesday. In the city, look for specials and deals at Añejo Philly, Buena Onda, Rosy’s Taco Bar, Cantina, Cantina Dos Segundos and Tradesmans. In the suburbs, get your margs on at Al Pastor in Exton and Lola’s Garden in Ardmore’s Suburban Square. On the Saturday before, Sueño is part of the Philadelphia Margarita Crawl that will feature all day specials at participating Center City restaurants.