I think I'll have myself a beer

So many things Beer related are happening in Philly within the next few months... it's hard not to plan a date revolving around all these great events!  


Lets start in Fishtown... yea I said it, Fishtown
Steven Starr, will you ever retire?  I think not.  Starr Restaurants announced the opening of Frankford Hall, a very urban version of a traditional German Beer Garden.  It's located on 1210 Frankford Ave in Fishtown; very up and coming so I hear.  Frankford Hall has 9 taps with a great mixture of brews to check out.  My favorite part of this is, the food... you get it at the "walk up" counter.  Steven.... going so cas[ual], I love it!  The good is traditional German.  Although I have yet to attend Frankford Hall, I'm really looking forward to the Bavarian bread dumplings and Schnitzel.  

"Now Open: Frankford Hall, Stephen Starr’s New Beer Garden Bringing Brews, Brats, Ping Pong And More To Fishtown" - UWishUNu

Its a Sprint not a Marathon...
This week is American Craft Beer Week all over the nation and June 3 - 12th is Philly Beer Week (but events are going on as we speak).  There are so many things to do downtown, who could possibly remember them all? Download the iPhone or Android App which lists all the events and locations.  


This Saturday, do your best to get down to Varga Bar this Saturday for the All-American BBQ featuring Dogfish Head brews.  There will be grilling outside, games and Dogfish Head beer... not a bad way to spend the day just before the world ends, eh?

Afterwards, you can head to the South Philly Tap Room for the 6th Annual Wheat Beer Fest.  They will be tossin out over 20 different Wheats from tons of great breweries like  Great Lakes Brewing Co. , Harpoon Brewery , Philadelphia Brewing Co. , Sly Fox Brewing Co. , Spaten - Franziskaner , Victory Brewing Company 

This is going to be a great next few weeks for Philly Beer Lovers... so many tap rooms, so little time!  


PhilaDate has spoken... go eat, drink and be merry... or just really drunk with this line up.

I Can Date Clearly Now the Rain is Gone!

It's that time of year!  The sun is shining, the rain is pretty much gone and outside seating is now OPEN!  There is nothing better then sitting outside with a good beer or glass of wine, good company and good eats.  The outside date is something you can do with a love interest, spouse, or a friend(s).  Either way, shake off the cabin fever and head outside!


Where do all the people meet? South Street, South Street!
There is always a great place to eat outside on South Street.  A safe suggestion would be Bridget Foy's at 200 South Street - the very end, closer to Headhouse Square.  B.Foy's has some great outdoor seating with a nice awning/railing combo that will keep you from harsh sun and/or  sporadic rain showers while enjoying your meal.  Its a great place for Brunch or an early dinner so you can catch the sunset behind you at Penn's Landing.  


The menu here is quite unique!  The Pulled Pork Empanadas, with the Feta White Bean Salad (I like to add Shrimp to mine), and an original Margarita to wash it all down is what I like to call a successful afternoon.

B.Foy's at night is very happening outside and so pretty to sit and people watch!

The Empanadas are TO DIE for!

  

Dressin' and Impressin'
If you really want to impress your date for the evening OR just want something fun to do after an early bird dinner... TONIGHT head on over to the Old City Design and Fashion Night!  From "5:30-8:30 p.m., more than 20 participating businesses, including furniture and lighting showrooms, fashion boutiques, salons and art galleries, host special events and exhibits, both public and private."  This is a free event and it's all throughout Old City  - however you do need a ticket to get in to some galleries.   


So park at Headhouse Square and walk on over to Old City after dinner (head down 2nd street till you hit Chestnut and I'm sure you'll find it).

  

That's it kids, go Eat Drink and be Merry!  Also - big shout out to the awesome VisitPhilly blog - U Wish U Nu for all the great tips on happenings in the P-H-I!  If you want to read a great blog about unique things happening in the city go to www.uwishunu.com