Philadelphia welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the globe this week for the historic visit by Pope Francis. Aversa PR restaurants are ready to keep the masses fed with tasty bites, cold drafts and signature sips during the Papal Visit. Here is our rundown of restaurants near Center City Philadelphia open in Philadelphia #openinphl #popinphilly

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BRU Craft & Wurst
1316-1318 Chestnut Street
Website: http://www.bruphilly.com/

Social: @bruphilly
Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Features: Experience the city's best draft beer list with 39 taps pouring, including a self-pour station using Ipads. End the weekend with new Sunday Burger plus NFL football specials. Located in the heart of Midtown Village.

Bridget Foys, Outdoor seating, south street, Openinphilly, restaurant, philadelphia, pope francis, openinphilly, popeinphilly, aversapr

Bridget Foy's
200 South Street
Website: http://www.bridgetfoys.com/

Social: @bridgetfoys
Hours: Weekdays 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Specials: Serving on draft Holy Wooder, free draft at bar with burger purchase Thursday night.

Me N Mo, Meatballs, more south street, Openinphilly, restaurant, philadelphia, pope francis, openinphilly, popeinphilly, aversapr

Me N Mo Meatballs and More
214 South Street
Website: http://www.menmophilly.com/

Social: @menmophilly
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Features: Pick your meatball and sauce, and pair with house-made pasta for a great family value only $8.00 per person. Try the new "and more" menu featuring Timballo (roasted peppers, goat cheese, artichokes and eggplant). BYO your own bottle of wine or choose from selections in-house.

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Nick's Roast Beef Bar and Grille (Old City)
16 South 2nd Street
http://www.nicksroastbeefbarandgrille.com/

Social: @nicksoldcity
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.
Features: Don't miss the #1 rated burger by Zagat in Philadelphia. The Ground Bacon Burger features a ground bacon and beef blend. Try our favorite, the Southwest, with house salsa, a fried pickle and pepperjack cheese.

Little Italy, Not Your Average Americano, Palladino's, East Passyunk, Openinphilly, restaurant, philadelphia, pope francis, openinphilly, popeinphilly, aversapr

Palladino's on Passyunk
1934 East Passyunk Avenue
Website: http://www.lukepalladino.com/Palladinos/home.html

Social: @palladinosepx
Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Late Sunday Happy Hour 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday Dinner 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Features: End your weekend on Philadelphia's restaurant row with Chef Luke Palladino's boozy brunch featuring five cocktails for $5.00, plus don't miss the WTF Waffle (What the Foie). Fall is also the perfect time to people watch from outdoor seating on East Passyunk Avenue.

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P'unk Burger
1823 East Passyunk
Website: http://punkburger.com/

Social: @punk_burger
Hours: Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Special: Pope Burger "Toscano" beef organic burger topped with pecorino Toscano, grilled porcini, and our house made mint garlic sauce.

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SliCE Rittenhouse
1740 Sansom Street
http://www.slicepa.com/rittenhouse-square-menu/

Social: @Slicepa
Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Specials: SliCE has special POPE themed, limited edition pizza boxes designed by Amanda Farese, plus Italian Pope Special pie - Sausage and Rabe - featuring our housemade broccoli rabe, Maglio's sausage, olive oil, garlic, provolone cheese and mozzarella.

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SliCE South Philly
1180 South 10th
Website: http://www.slicepa.com/italian-market-menu/

Social: @slicepa
Hours: Thursday 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Thursday is extended hours)
Specials: SliCE has special POPE themed, limited edition pizza boxes designed by Amanda Farese, plus Italian Pope Special pie - Sausage and Rabe - featuring our housemade broccoli rabe, Maglio's sausage, olive oil, garlic, provolone cheese and mozzarella.

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Taproom on 19th
1900 Ritner Street
Website:

Social: @taproomon19th
Hours: Thursday to Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Specials: Holy Guacamole, Pope Mobile (Long roll with Chorizo, chimichurri sauce, fried onions and fried provolone), pouring on draft Philadelphia Brewing Co. Holy Wooder

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U-Bahn Philly
1320 Chestnut Street
Website: http://ubahnphilly.com/

Social: @ubahnphilly
Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Specials: Pope pre-game on Thursday night with drummer, DJ and party before the city shuts down. Starts at 9:00 p.m., no cover.

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Uptown Beer Garden
1735 JFK Blvd. BNY Mellon Bank Building Courtyard
Website: http://www.facebook.com/UptownBeerGarden

Social: @uptwnbeergarden
Hours: Thursday and Friday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Specials: Thursday and Friday happy hour 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with $3.00 beer and $5.00 Wurst sandwiches

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