The month of June may be halfway over, but don’t think for a minute that the last few weeks will be dull. Get out your calendars and take a look at these food and drink events taking place in Philadelphia through the end of June (and some even beyond!):
Lobster Clambake at Red Owl Tavern (Every Monday)
Seeking the ideal summertime meal to enjoy and make your Mondays better? Red Owl Tavern has you covered with a Lobster Clambake every Monday through September 5. For $25, this delectable seafood dish can be yours, complete with a whole lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp, fingerling potatoes and an ear of corn. Can’t make it in on Monday? This special will also be available from 5–6 p.m. every weekday. 433 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, (215) 923-2267
Wawa HoagieFest (Starting June 20)
If you love an Italian hoagie as much as I do, you are going to be ecstatic to hear that Wawa HoagieFest is back starting on June 20 and running through the summer. Get special pricing on your favorite hoagies during this beloved food campaign, which is held each summer.
The Rittenhouse Pop-Up Restaurant (June 21)
For one night only, on June 21, Executive Chef Jon Cichon of Lacroix will be hosting a pop-up restaurant in the courtyard of The Rittenhouse—Aubergine! For $50 per person (including tax and gratuity), guests will receive an array of small plates and family-style dishes created by using seasonal items with a vegetable focus. Beer and wine will accompany this fabulous pop-up meal. Tickets are sold in groups of four and can be reserved by contacting Abbe Stern at (215) 790-2525. 210 W. Rittenhouse Sq., Philadelphia, (215) 546-9000
American Revolution Beer Pong Tournament (June 23)
If you crave craft beer and want to combine it with a fun game of beer pong, the American Revolution Beer Pong Tournament on June 23 from 5:30–8 p.m. is where you need to be. For the tournament, hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution at New Liberty Distillery, participants will divide up into teams, the Blue Coats and the Red Coats, and compete for a gift basket of fantastic Philly-themed prizes, such as Phillies tickets, gift cards and more! There will also be beer and cider sampling provided by Samuel Adams and the Boston Beer Company, live music from Trinidelphia and hors d’oeuvres provided by Di Bruno Bros., Corner Bakery, Campo’s Deli, Brûlée Catering and Starr Catering Group. You’re also going to want to try the specialty cocktail of the evening, “Philadelphia Fish House Punch” created by Art in the Age. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online. New Liberty Distillery cocktails will also be available for purchase throughout the event. 1431 N. Cadwallader St., Philadelphia, (800) 996-0595
Dinner and a Movie at La Peg (June 22, 29)
Plan the ideal date night at La Peg with dinner and a movie on June 22 and 29. The theme of June’s movie nights is “A Tribute to 2016’s Lost Legends,” with Labyrinth scheduled for June 22 and Purple Rain as the movie of the evening on June 29. The movies will be shown outdoors in the beer garden, where guests can enjoy a meal from the Seafood Shack during the screening. Or, indulge in dinner created by Chef Peter Woolsey inside, either before or after the 8:30 p.m. movie screening. The movie showing is free to attend and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Enjoy food and cocktails on a pay-as-you-go basis. 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, (215) 375-7744
Legends of Cheese at Di Bruno Bros. (June 23)
Di Bruno Bros. is bringing international cheesemaker legends straight to you for one night only on June 23 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Cheesemakers from around the globe will be in attendance to provide insight into the cheese industry and fill your evening with cheese samples galore. Cheesemakers in attendance will include:
- Fernando Rodriguez Aldudo, 1605 Manchego, Spain
- Sarah Appleby, Appleby’s Cheshire, United Kingdom
- Alessandro Carpenedo, Blu ’61, Italy
- Giorgio Cravero, Cravero Parmigiano Reggiano, Italy
- Phillipe Goux, Marcel Petite Fort St. Antoine Comté, France
- Betty Koster, L’Amuse Signature Gouda, Holland
- Norbert Sieghart, Alp Blossom, Austria
- Danae Tsekoura, Essex Feta Lesbos, Greece
The event is being held to honor legendary cheesemaker Daphne Zepos and raise funds for a scholarship in her memory. In addition to sampling the cheeses in their original form, guests will also get to enjoy the cheeses incorporated into hors d’oeuvres by Chef James Liuzza. Beer and wine cocktails will be provided by Brooklyn Brewery and Boisset Collection. Tickets to attend this cheese-centric fundraising event are $40 per person and $75 per couple. Upstairs at Rittenhouse Square, 1730 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, (215) 665-9220
- Lobster clambake photo: Red Owl Tavern
- The Rittenhouse courtyard photo: The Rittenhouse
- New Liberty Distillery photo: New Liberty Distillery
