There are so many great food and drink-related events in Philly that it can be difficult to narrow down the options when planning your weekends. In order to make the decision-making process a bit less daunting, we’ve compiled a list of four upcoming events that you just can’t miss:
Tiki Night at Burg’s (April 5)
Burg’s Hideaway Lounge, Point Breeze’s tiki-inspired hidden oasis, is welcoming warmer weather with a spring pop-up event on Thursday, April 5, from 5–7 p.m. Guests will enjoy brand-new outdoor seating, in addition to new seasonal dishes and canned tiki cocktails, featuring Austin Eastciders. Don’t worry — if the weather is terrible, there’s plenty of seating inside, too!
Burg’s new menu mainstay, the Grapefruit Paloma, will make its debut Thursday and will be joined by two tropical dressed can cocktails ($9 each) available only during the April 5 event:
- Grapefruit Paloma: Grapefruit Austin Eastciders, tequila, curaçao, lime and dressed with mint and an orchid flower
- Mai Tai on the Fly: Pineapple Austin Eastciders, spiced rum, dark rum, amaretto and topped with pineapple and cherry
- Sayonara Punch: Blood Orange Austin Eastciders, sake, curaçao and decorated with orange and mint.
The new Polynesian-inspired menu include sesame noodles with spicy Szechuan pepper and crispy garlic; tangy kimchi mushroom dumplings with soy dipping sauce; and miso salmon served with crispy coconut rice cake and garlic chives.
“After months of anticipating warmer weather, we are excited to host a friendly get-together to debut Burg’s expanded outdoor seating, spring dishes and offer beautifully dressed cans with Austin Eastciders,” said Jonathan Makar, food and beverage director for Burg’s Hideaway Lounge and sister restaurant, The Sidecar Bar and Grille. “Burg’s Hideaway Lounge offers our neighbors in Point Breeze an oasis with fresh menus, a changing beverage selection, and plenty of outdoor seating to connect with the people around you, are all things we try to offer at Burg’s.”
Burg’s Hideaway Lounge serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and dinner is served daily 5 p.m.–1 a.m. 1200 S. 21st St, Philadelphia; (215) 271-6627
Havana Nights at World Café Live (April 6)
World Café Live hosts a monthly Cuban music and food series, Havana Nights, which features authentic Cuban cuisine, cocktails and music from Philly’s most exciting Cuban band, Conjunto.
The night is free to attend and guests (21+) will enjoy a variety of food and drink specials throughout the evening. Conjunto will get the crowd dancing with authentic Cuban music from 8–10 p.m., and then DJ Rahsaan takes over the floor from 10 p.m.–midnight. Doors open at 7 p.m. 3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia; 215-222-1400
Saturday Brunch and Afternoon Pizza and Beer Specials at Brigantessa (April 7)
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Saturdays at Brigantessa offer a wide array of dining options, for brunch and beyond. Experience Brigantessa’s tempting brunch from noon–3 p.m., featuring Southern Italian inspired menu items and the option to add on bottomless mimosas, greyhounds, and Italian and Mexican Bloody Marias for $25 additional with any food purchase.
For those seeking out Saturday afternoon dining options, the pizza and beer specials at Brigantessa, offered from 3–5 p.m., provide the ideal afternoon stop on East Passyunk Avenue for a refuel. Enjoy selected pizzas for $10, and grab $2 off beer flights. 1520 E. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia; (267) 318-7341
Sunday Bagel Brunch with Philly Style Bagels at Cadence (April 8)
On Sunday, April 8, Cadence, the new-American BYOB from Chefs Jon Nodler, Michael Fry and Samantha Kincaid, will be hosting nearby friends Philly Style Bagels for its first Sunday pop-up collaboration.
From 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (or until they sell out), Cadence and Philly Style Bagels will offer a special selection of bagel sandwiches including the following:
- Smoked brisket with cream cheese and Keepwell Saba BBQ
- Philly style lox, smoked in a wood oven with shaved red onion, giardiniera and cream cheese (trout roe will be available as a supplemental topping)
- Smoked beets with cream cheese and shaved fennel
- La Quercia Nduja and pork ragu pizza bagel with Caputo Brothers Creamery provola piccante and scallion.
All bagel sandwiches will be $9, and a few special, limited-quantity supplements and toppings may be available, as well.
To pair with the collaboration bagels, guests are encouraged to BYOB and enjoy delicious mixers, such as housemade Bloody Mary and fresh-squeezed Seville orange juice, plus cold-brewed teas, brown butter washed cold brew coffee, and Keepwell concord grape vinegar soda. 161 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia; (215) 419–7537
- Feature photo and Burg's Hideaway Outdoor Seating photo: Burg's Hideaway
