Northern Liberties Previews Menus for Debut Restaurant Week from April 9-18th
Northern Liberties Previews Menus for Debut Restaurant Week from April 9-18th
Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, one of the hottest and most notable food neighborhoods in Philadelphia, launches its first-ever Northern Liberties Restaurant Week from Friday, April 9 to Sunday, April 18, 2021. 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 (plus non-alcoholic beverage) lunches for $10 or $15, and three course dinners for $15, $20 and $25. Look for socially distanced seating inside some of the most beautiful, artful and colorful dining rooms in Philadelphia, plus seating at expansive, flowering and ornate streeteries and sidewalk cafes.
“Northern Liberties Business Improvement District is proud to present our first-ever Northern Liberties Restaurant Week from April 9th to 18th,” said NLBID Executive Director Kris Kennedy. “Look for all the things that make restaurant weeks great – from amazing food, great values, chef’s specials, feature dishes, off-menu surprises, beer features, special desserts and more. Our restaurant scene has grown tremendously in the last year. We have seen grand openings, creative pivots, expanded streeteries, embellished outdoor dining, ghost kitchens and many other things that have helped our eateries survive the pandemic. As we looked ahead to the spring weather coming, and more grand openings on the way, a brand new restaurant week was a win-win that will support our growing and adapting culinary scene, while helping us offer socially distanced and safe programming on and around N. 2nd Street.”
For its inaugural year, Northern Liberties Restaurant Week will offer a taste for every palate – with cuisine from around the country and around the world including Vietnamese, Armenian, Italian, American, Chinese, Thai, Mexican and more. Look for everything from tacos to wood fired pizza, Philly’s best fried chicken to comfort food classics, big steaks to big salads, and everything in between. Some restaurants will participate in lunch, some in dinner and others both! The focus is on dine-in options for both indoor and outdoor, plus look for select options for take-out, delivery, legal cocktails to go and more. Reservations are strongly encourages for this first time event, and they can be made with each participating restaurant.
See Complete List of Participating Restaurants Below
1001 N 2nd St.
www.anejophilly.com
Offering $15 Lunch, $25 Dinner
Vegan and vegetarian options
Great option for higher-end date night, dinner with friends, dinner with family and for tequila experts. Look for expansive outside and inside seating.
Highlights include: Pork Belly Tostadas, Crispy Cauliflower Tacos, Chicken Empanadas, Short Rib Tacos, Mushroom Quesadilla, Blistered Shishito Peppers and Cheeseburger Fundido.
Grand opened July 2020; Executive Chef Ricardo fires up innovative Mexican cuisine, paired with top quality service and expertise in cocktails and agave spirits. Look for outdoor seating in the sidewalk cafe, streetery on N. 2nd Street, and in tented seating in the Piazza Courtyard.
* Bagels and Co.
1001 N 2nd St #9
www.gluhospitality.com
Glu Hospitality will debut their sixth dining concept in the heart of Northern Liberties in the Piazza on N. 2nd Street – grand opening soon in Northern Liberties – stay tuned for menu and details.
* Bourbon and Branch
705 N 2nd St.
https://www.
Offering $15 Lunch, $25 Dinner
Great value option for a lot of food, bar favorites and a great price point – with ample outdoor seating and a streetery. Great option for the kids!
Highlights: Shells and Cheese, Smash Burger, Chicken Cheesesteak, Cheese Pizza, Mediterranean Salad and more.
Cozy and storied restaurant, bar and music venue specializing in American fare, a long whiskey list & a bar made from an altar. Look for outdoor seating in their streetery on N. 2nd Street.
* Cantina Dos Segundos
931 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, 19123
(215) 629-0500
https://www.
Offering $25 Dinner
Vegan and vegetarian options
Great option for one of the neighborhoods most celebrated spot for locals – and great Mexican fare and margaritas – with indoor and outdoor seating.
Highlights: Elotes, Vegan Elotes, Pork Al Pastor Burrito, Vegan Setien Al Pastor Burrito, Traditional Tres Leches, Vegan Flan, Vegan Seitan Al Pastor Burrito and more.
* El Camino Real
1040 N 2nd St.
http://www.elcaminophilly.com/
Offering $15 Lunch, $25 Dinner
Vegan and vegetarian options
Great option for getting outside in the expansive streetery with heated seats, bring the family, friends and your date. Lots to pick from and don’t miss this as a cocktail hot spot.
Highlights: Avocado ‘Frito’ Tacos, Hot Chicken Sandwich, Honey & Chipotle Glazed Pork Loin Fajita, Seitan Colorado Tacos, Chicken Pozole, Mushroom Tamale, Bang Bang Shrimp Burrito, Nashville Hot Chicken, and more.
Hip cantina meets Southern smokehouse at this jumping Tex-Mex spot for tacos, barbecue & margaritas with one of the neighborhoods largest outdoor dining areas in the courtyard of Liberties Walk, plus an expansive, sleek and industrial inspired streetery with heat, covering and even heated seats.
* Germantown Garden
1029 Germantown Ave.
www.germantowngarden.com
Offering $15 Lunch, $25 Dinner
Highlights: Crispy Tofu Sandwich, New England Clam Chowder, Massive Double Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, Six Sack of Tiny’s Sliders, Caesar Salad, Crab Cake Sandwich, Oreo Cheesecake, 6 Layer Chocolate Cake and more.
Glu Hospitality presents Philadelphia’s secret lush hidden garden has been one of the region’s top outdoor dining destinations during the pandemic, featuring appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, wings, bar favorites, entrees, seafood and even cocktails designed by the famous Hop Sing of Hop Sing Laundromat – featuring outdoor seating in the main garden and sidewalk seating.
Highlights: Crackling Calamari, Crispy Cauliflower Bites, Germantown Garden Burger, Chicago Wedge, BBQ Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf, Cajun Shrimp Penne, Veggie Lasagna, Oreo Cheesecake, 6 Layer Chocolate Cake and more.
* Hello Vietnam
722 N 2nd St.
https://www.
Offering $15 Lunch, $25 Dinner.
* Heritage
914 N 2nd St.
https://heritage.life
Offering $25 Dinner
* Hunnies Crispy Chicken
1029 Germantown Ave.
https://hunniescrispychicken.
Offering $15 Lunch, $15 Dinner
Best pick for a neighborhood staple, expansive and invocative safe socially distanced seating, indoor and outdoor seating, secret courtyard seating and more. Great as a pick for elevated night on town, date night, come as you are and after work spot.
* Love and Honey Fried Chicken
1100 N. Front Street
https://www.
Offering $15 Lunch, $15 Dinner
Highlights include: White Meat Combo with wings, tenders or Dark Meat Combo with drumstick and thigh. Combos include house-made sauce, side and dessert.
Todd and Laura Lyons, two professional chefs and residents of Northern Liberties, met in 2007 at The Culinary Institute of America. They met and fell in love over shared passion for Philadelphia and food. In 2016, they opened Love and Honey Fried Chicken which serves fried chicken, comfort food sides and their delicious pies. Right now they are currently open for take-out and delivery during the pandemic. Named Best of Philly 2018 by Philadelphia Magazine, Best in America by Today Show 2019 and Best in America by The Food Network 2019.
* Rustica Pizza
903 N 2nd St.
https://www.rusticaphilly.com
* SET NoLibs
1030 N 2nd St. #101-102
https://www.set-hospitality.
Offering $15 Lunch, $25 Dinner
Asian-fusion menu of elevated bar and gastropub favorites with shareables, sliders, skewers, seafood, tacos and wings all made with only the best, hand-picked ingredients to ensure quality and freshness – with an outdoor streetery, sidewalk seating and Instagram-ready dining room.
* Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria
701 N 2nd St.
https://www.
Offering $15 Lunch, $25 Dinner
Renovations are in full swing and the inside is ready for date night, special occasions, indoor elegant-casual seating, indoor and outdoor and “watch your food made” through the open kitchen.
Sleek and modern pizzeria serving Neapolitan pies from a gorgeous wood-burning brick oven with an outdoor streetery and side-walk seating, plus a newly renovated dining room. Look for selections of wine, beer and Bravazzi for table service or to go.
* Standard Tap
901 N 2nd St.
https://standardtap.com/
Offering $25 Dinner
Great pick for innovative and expansive outdoor seating, best rooftop seating, great elevated pub fare, best spot for craft beer selection.
Philadelphia’s original gastro-pub sets the gold standard for American cuisine. Always has a selection of the finest fresh oysters. The multi-level bar and restaurant has ample seating inside up and down for socially distanced dining, plus enjoy outdoor dining in their upstairs level patio and their street-level streetery.
* The 700 Club
700 N 2nd St.
https://philly700.com/
Offering $20 Dinner
Support your favorite Northern Liberties bar as they pivot during the pandemic and try their new food offerings and don’t miss their streetery.
Hip dance hot spot that has evolved into a favorite place for locals and die-hard soccer fans. Locals and visitors can gather for a drink and a snack at their elaborate, covered and heated streetery, or order cocktails to go!
* Urban Village Brewing Company
1001 N 2nd St
http://urbanvillagebrewing.
Offering $25 Lunch or Dinner
Best pick for largest and most expansive outdoor seating, great for pod groups, date night, night on town, get dressed up or come as you are.