Ardiente is the hot new bi-level lounge and Latin-Asian fusion restaurant located at 33 S. 2nd Street in Old City. It took nearly two years to open with no expense spared on the gorgeous interior. In fact, I was surprised at how much painstaking work was put into even the smallest details and all of … Continue reading
Today is National Tequila Day, and Stratus Lounge thinks the best way to celebrate is with Philly inspired cocktail in hand – on a rooftop of course. The Spicy Jawn ($14) combines heat from serrano infused tequila with a touch of sweetness from melon syrup, rounded out with sour lime juice. Here is the recipe below: … Continue reading
Barry’s Buns opened in May 2016 with its first location at the MARKET at the Fareway in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. Now, Barry’s Buns is excited to open its second location at The Bourse Marketplace located at 111 S. Independence Mall East in the Old City section of Philadelphia. This historic building is undergoing … Continue reading
On Thursday, February 22, Old City’s landmark Fork restaurant will debut their new Happy Hour menu when they host Philadelphia Distilling Company for a lively evening of hand-crafted spirits and cocktail education. Starting at 6 p.m., representatives from Bluecoat Gin and Vieux Carré Absinthe will be on hand to discuss the distilling process and serve … Continue reading
Silence DoGood’s Tavern, the historic-themed tavern in Old City, is named for Ben Franklin’s first pen name. BUT, it is changing it’s name to — Eagles DoGood for the next two weeks (and if all goes well, maybe longer). Owner Eric Keiles, a lifelong Philadelphian, has been waiting a long time for the Eagles to … Continue reading
“Fill Er Up” with car-themed drinks at Silence DoGood’s Tavern during the Philadelphia Auto Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center January 27th through February 4th. The Rolls Royce – Bourbon, fresh muddled blackberries, simply syrup, freshly squeezed lemon on the rocks. Pink Cadillac – Champagne with a dollop of cotton candy. Lamborghini – Champagne with cherry vodka, a … Continue reading
Ben Frankin was born in 1706. On January 17, 2018, he would be 312 years old. Silence DoGood’s Tavern, the Old City Tavern named for Ben Franklin’s first pen name, will celebrate his birth date with kite-shaped flatbread for $5 and two electrifying drink specials on Wednesday, January 17. Ben Franklin inspired cocktails: Electric Shock: Hot chocolate spiked … Continue reading
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, located at 10 S. 2nd Street in Old City District, is giving away free lunch for an entire year. One lucky guest will win a free Eat-A-Frita burger, paired with a Batido, or tropical milkshake, every week for a year. Anyone who visits Cuba Libre for lunch in January … Continue reading
There are plenty of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner options in the city. Eater Philly has it covered. Both of those days will be spent with my family, but if I had to choose one of the options in the city, I’d chose Red Owl Tavern. They took a page from A Christmas Story and … Continue reading
Red Owl Tavern, located next to historic Independence Hall, is hosting a Pappy Hour from 3 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5th. Lead Bartender, Kyle Darrow, is crafting up $5 pre-prohibition cocktails including Bees Knees, Old Fashioned, French 75 and Sidecar. For bourbon aficionados with deep pockets, Red Owl Tavern will be selling an … Continue reading