2015 SuMMer Fun Guide
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2015 SuMMer Fun Guide
2015 Summer Fun Guide fun Summer guide JUNE-SEPTEMBER 2014 www.metro.us | t: MetroPhilly | f: MetroPhilly Your all-access magazine to Philadelphia summer favorites Publishes on May 21, 2015 Featured Coverage • Seasonal Dining: Outdoor decks, patios and gardens • Freshening up your cocktail menu for Summer 2015 • Jersey: Shore and Atlantic City entertainment • An Eventful Summer: Concerts and festivals you won’t want to miss! • Summer Fine Arts Preview 2014 Summer Fun Guide Magazine • Pocono Mountains Day Escapes • Fourth of July Family Fun • Summer Fashion Must-haves Reservation deadline is April 30th; copy deadline is May 7th. 80% of Metro readers regularly dine out. 42% of Metro readers have gone to a concert. 1 in 3 Metro readers visited the Philadelphia Zoo. 1 in 4 Metro readers visited the Jersey Shore. 57% more likely to visit the Poconos than the average Philadelphian. METRO SUMMER FUN GUIDE 2014 4 Foodie town. This summer, eat at these new spots from the chefs you already know and love. Top chefs open Philly’s hottest new restaurants Chip Roman is cooking New American cuisine at The Treemont in Center City. farro-infused old fashioned sound? Dishes include bucatini and “meatballs,” potato croquettes and “crab” cakes made with soft tofu, shredded zucchini and mayo. 131 S. 13th St., 267-788-1736, www.charliewasasinner.com Jill Weber and Evan Malone already have two successful spots on South Street — Rex 1516 and Jet Wine Bar — but they’re not stopping there. They just expanded to Point Breeze with a casual, BYOB Mexican joint open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Executive chef JC Pina is bringing the flavors from his hometown of Mexico City to Cafe Ynez, which specializes in breakfast sandwiches, Mexican coffee and rotisserie chicken. 2025 Washington Ave., 215-278-7579, www.cafeynez.com Crow & the Pitcher Chef Alex Capasso has officially made the transition over the Ben Franklin Bridge, from the now-closed Blackbird in Collingswood to Crow & the Pitcher in Center City. Nothing on the menu at the new digs is over $25, and there’s a temperature-controlled cheese room for dairy aficionados. The cheese service will be rolled out in carts formerly used by Georges Perrier at Le Bec-Fin. Lunch and weekend brunch service to come. 267 S. 19th St., 267-687-2908, www.crowandthepitcher.com Charlie Was a Sinner 53% more likely to visit an art museum than the average Philadelphian. Source: Nielsen Scarborough 2013-14 R2 For advertising contact sales at 215-717-2695 or [email protected] Chip Roman of Mica and Blackfish in the suburbs and Ela in Queen Village has taken his talents to Center City. This bilevel space with exposed brick and a rustic vibe offers small and large plates, plus dishes made for two to share, including a dry-aged Berkshire pork chop. Start the night off with chickpea fritters and deviled eggs with duck confit. 231 S. 15th St., 267-687-2237, www.thetreemont.com / AMANDAROSE SZEZORAK, AGS PHOTO ART Cafe Ynez Nicole Marquis’ always-hopping HipCityVeg is a fast-food vegan restaurant that somehow manages to appeal to the carnivores too. Now Marquis is taking her food philosophy a step further with a bar that serves up vegan cocktails with a focus on infused concoctions. How does a toasted New American The Treemont Cafe Ynez serves Mexican food. / JILL WEBER Lolita Change is a good thing, if you ask Midtown Village restaurateurs extraordinaire Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran. They gave their 10-year-old Mexican gem a total revamp, adding a 16-seat bar and a chef’s counter facing an open kitchen. More importantly, they got their hands on a liquor license, so you can stop in for a margarita made with freshly squeezed fruit and veggie juices. The new menu, inspired by Mexican street food, is more causal than in Lolita’s former incarnation. 106 S. 13th St., 215-546-7100, www.lolitaphilly.com Townsend Townsend Wentz, last the executive chef at McGrossen’s Tavern, is getting in on the hot East Passyunk food action with this namesake spot, delivering a very short, sophisticated menu. 1623 E. Passyunk Ave., 267-639-3203, www.townsendrestaurant.com. JULIE SHANNON AND ALLIE KACHAPURIDZE Inserted into the full circulation of Metro and located at select tourist destinations. media