New for Summer: @OldCityDistrict Eats!

Old City District showcases its thriving dining scene with the debut of the largest restaurant program in at least 20+ years. Old City Eats debuts June 16 and runs every Thursday through August 25, 2016 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Thirty-two participating restaurants and bars will offer a selection of small plates for half off, plus five dollar drink specials, off-menu dishes, seasonal cocktails and even chef collaborations. The full list of participating restaurants, along with their menus, is found at oldcitydistrict.org/dine/oldcityeats.

Old City Eats will spotlight the best of Old City and historic Philadelphia’s culinary scene, that now includes over 80 restaurants, bars, coffee shops and other eateries. From ever popular mainstays like Buddakan, Amada and Continental, to notable newcomers like The Olde Bar, The Little Lion and Common Wealth Old City, to neighborhood corner bars like Eulogy Belgian Tavern, Nick’s Bar & Grille and Sassafras, to constant trendsetters like Fork, High Street on Market and Han Dynasty, to summer destinations like Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti, Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar and Keating’s Rope & Anchor Bar + Kitchen, Old City Eats feature food, cocktails and atmospheres that that will appeal to every taste.

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Offerings are designed to appeal to neighborhood locals, to business people looking to enjoy sips with their co-workers, and to visiting tourists exploring America’s most historic square mile.

“Our focus for Old City Eats is spotlighting the neighborhood’s impressive and evolving list of dining options,” said Old City District Executive Director Job Itzkowitz. “With 32 restaurants and bars participating, there’s something to appeal to every palette, including Szechuan, Thai, Afghani, Italian, Cuban, British and other global cuisines. We have as diverse of a culinary scene as anywhere in the city! Whether you visit an old favorite or experience something new, Old City Eats will take you on a culinary journey that will last all summer long.”

Old City Eats makes its debut at the 32 restaurants listed below every Thursday, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, through August 25, 2016. All will offer two or more half-priced appetizers and at least one specially priced five dollar beverage. During the summer, restaurants are encouraged to offer off-menu specials and specialty seasonal cocktails. Old City District is also working with restaurants on chef collaborations that will pop-up in July and August.

Participant List – (as of June 14)

Amada

217 Chestnut Street

http://philadelphia.amadarestaurant.com/

Appetizers: Lomo Embuchado, Piquellos Rellenos

Drink: Red & White Sangria

Bierstube German Tavern

206 Market Street

http://www.mybierstube.com/

Appetizers: Belgian Frietjes and pretzels bites

Drink: TBD

Buddakan

325 Chestnut Street

http://www.buddakan.com/

Appetizers: Edamame Dumplings, Cantonese Spring Rolls

Drink: House Sake

Common Wealth Old City

319 Market Street

https://www.facebook.com/4FathersColonialGastro/

Appetizers: $1 Buck a Shuck Oysters, $5 Mussel Pots

Drink: a $2 beer (their choice week to week) and a $4 drink special

Continental Restaurant and Martini Bar

138 Market Street

http://www.continentalmartinibar.com/

Appetizers: Hummus and Pita, Steamed Chicken Dumpling

Drink: Old Fashioned

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

10 S. 2nd Street

http://www.cubalibrerestaurant.com/en/philadelphia/

Appetizers: Empanadas, Chicharrones

Drink: Cuba Libre

DiNardo’s Famous Seafood

312 Race Street

http://www.dinardos.com/home

Appetizers: Mussels Fra Diablo, Clams in White Sauce, Mozzarella Sticks n Jalapeno Popper Sampler

Drink: Seasonal Sangria

Eulogy Belgian Tavern

136 Chestnut Street

http://www.eulogybar.com/

Appetizers: Belgian Frietjes and pretzels bites

Drink: TBD

Farmicia Food & Tonics

15 S. 3rd Street

http://farmiciarestaurant.com/

Appetizers: Pork Belly appetizer (spicy charred asparagus, seared pork belly confit, sweet rhubarb, dijon) and meatballs (plum tomato sauce, basil pesto, sauteed watercress)

Drink: Farmicia Punch

Fork

306 Market Street

http://forkrestaurant.com/

Appetizers at the bar: Artic char crudo (chile, lime, peanut), pork and crab arancini (crab fat aioli)

Drink at the bar: Rotates each month, starts in June with sparkling wine

The Gaslight

120 Market Street

http://www.thegaslightphilly.com/

Appetizers: Chef’s daily taco, pickled veggies, fresh baked soft pretzel bites, crispy chicken nuggets, cornbread, cheese fries, single patty Gaslight burger

Drink: $5 Old Fashioned, two $5 house cocktails, $3 drafts

Han Dynasty

123 Chestnut Street

http://handynasty.net/oldcity/

Appetizers: Dan Dan Noodles, Spicy Crispy Cucumbers

Drink: Gin Smash (Gin, Grenadine, Lemon and Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup, Top with tonic)

High Street on Market

308 Market Street

http://highstreetonmarket.com/

Appetizer: Hummus, daily breads and spreads

Drink: Rotates each month, starts in June with sparkling wine

JJ Bootleggers

35 S. 2nd Street

http://jjbootleggers.com/

Appetizer: White Lightenin’ Wings, Mashed Potato Balls

Drink: Moonshine Sangria