Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Philadelphia
December 24, 2014
by HughE Dillon
I did this in case some of you have last minute changes to your plans. You can also go to twitter and click on hash tag #OpenInPHL to see what eateries are open on the holidays
My fav restaurant Bank and Bourbon at the Loews Hotel is open Christmas Eve and Christmas day with a price fix menu $50
Here’s a press release on eateries open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from Profile PR.
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON AT PHILADELPHIA’S
BEST BARS AND RESTAURANTS
WITH FESTIVE FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS
BEST BARS AND RESTAURANTS
WITH FESTIVE FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS
PHILADELPHIA, PA
– As the temperatures continue to plummet and the city prepares for
another joyous holiday season,
the best bars and restaurants all over town are arranging their own
celebrations to keep you warm, complete with festive cocktails, open bars, menu additions and parties with brass bands. With that being said, here is an exhaustive list of all the great ways
to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year in Philadelphia:
– As the temperatures continue to plummet and the city prepares for
another joyous holiday season,
the best bars and restaurants all over town are arranging their own
celebrations to keep you warm, complete with festive cocktails, open bars, menu additions and parties with brass bands. With that being said, here is an exhaustive list of all the great ways
to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year in Philadelphia:
Christmas Eve/Christmas Day Celebrations
Who: 2ND STORY BREWING COMPANY
Where: 117 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
What:
2nd Story Brewing Company will be closed on
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
More Info:
Please call (267) 314-5770 or visit
www.2ndstorybrewing.com.
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Who: A.KITCHEN
Where: 135 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA
What:
Both a.kitchen and a.bar will be open on
Christmas Eve: a.kitchen will serve breakfast and lunch during their normal hours, and will offer full dinner service, including
Chef Eli Kulp and Chef Jon Nodler’s version of the Feast of the Seven Fishes Dinner, from
5 p.m. until 9 p.m. The Seven Fishes Menu consists of five courses for
$75 per person, with an option to add a wine pairing. The a la carte menu will also be available.
Both a.kitchen and a.bar will be closed for business on
Christmas Day.
Christmas Day.
More Info:
Please call (215) 825-7030 or visit
www.akitchenandbar.com.
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Who: BRAUHAUS SCHMITZ
Where:
718 South Street, Philadelphia, PA
718 South Street, Philadelphia, PA
What:
Through
Sunday, December 21, Chef Jeremy Nolen will prepare and serve
his instant-classic Traditional German Christmas Dinner at Brauhaus Schmitz, the city’s only authentic
German bierhall. This decadent and decidedly modern take on the
traditional meal features a show-stopping 10-pound whole roasted goose,
served family-style for eight or more guests, stuffed to the brim with
house-made pretzel, apple and sage stuffing.
The three course dinner also features appetizers and dessert; guests
must order 48 hours in advance, and will enjoy a complimentary glass of
Gluhwein, a mulled red wine that is poured warm and accented with German
spices, as well as a sweet treat to take home
from Pastry Chef Jessica Nolen.
Sunday, December 21, Chef Jeremy Nolen will prepare and serve
his instant-classic Traditional German Christmas Dinner at Brauhaus Schmitz, the city’s only authentic
German bierhall. This decadent and decidedly modern take on the
traditional meal features a show-stopping 10-pound whole roasted goose,
served family-style for eight or more guests, stuffed to the brim with
house-made pretzel, apple and sage stuffing.
The three course dinner also features appetizers and dessert; guests
must order 48 hours in advance, and will enjoy a complimentary glass of
Gluhwein, a mulled red wine that is poured warm and accented with German
spices, as well as a sweet treat to take home
from Pastry Chef Jessica Nolen.
Brauhaus Schmitz will be closed on
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
How Much:
$60 per person, excluding tax and gratuity
More Info:
Please call (267) 909-8814 or visit www.brauhausschmitz.com.
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Who: CITY TAP HOUSE
Where: University City
What:
On
Sunday, December 14 and 28, City Tap House will host its second and third
Rivalry Sundays, featuring the Eagles’ biggest games against their most hated rivals and a mini tap takeover from
Victory Brewing Company. On December 14 (vs. Dallas Cowboys, 8:30 p.m.) and December 28 (at New York Giants, 1 p.m.),
football fans and craft beer lovers will be entered for a chance to win
Victory swag and prizes with each Victory beer they
purchase; fans wearing Eagles’ jerseys will earn an extra entry for
showing their team spirit (and yes, “E-A-G-L-E-S” chants are
encouraged!) Prizes will include swag and a private tour of the Victory
brewery, followed by a beer dinner with the Victory team;
winners will be selected at random at halftime on Sunday, December 28, and must be present at the time of the drawing to claim their prizes.
Sunday, December 14 and 28, City Tap House will host its second and third
Rivalry Sundays, featuring the Eagles’ biggest games against their most hated rivals and a mini tap takeover from
Victory Brewing Company. On December 14 (vs. Dallas Cowboys, 8:30 p.m.) and December 28 (at New York Giants, 1 p.m.),
football fans and craft beer lovers will be entered for a chance to win
Victory swag and prizes with each Victory beer they
purchase; fans wearing Eagles’ jerseys will earn an extra entry for
showing their team spirit (and yes, “E-A-G-L-E-S” chants are
encouraged!) Prizes will include swag and a private tour of the Victory
brewery, followed by a beer dinner with the Victory team;
winners will be selected at random at halftime on Sunday, December 28, and must be present at the time of the drawing to claim their prizes.
On
Saturday, December 13, from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m., City Tap House will host its annual
Ugly Sweater Party, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting both the
Matthew Mullin Memorial Foundation
and Kyle Ambrogi Foundation. Tickets,
priced at $40, will give guests access to select draughts,
holiday sangria, specialty cocktails and light appetizers, with prizes
and swag awarded to the person wearing the “ugliest” Christmas sweater.
Saturday, December 13, from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m., City Tap House will host its annual
Ugly Sweater Party, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting both the
Matthew Mullin Memorial Foundation
and Kyle Ambrogi Foundation. Tickets,
priced at $40, will give guests access to select draughts,
holiday sangria, specialty cocktails and light appetizers, with prizes
and swag awarded to the person wearing the “ugliest” Christmas sweater.
City Tap House will be open for food service on
Christmas Eve from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.; bar will be open until 11 p.m. (based on volume). They are closed on
Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.; bar will be open until 11 p.m. (based on volume). They are closed on
Christmas Day.
More Info:
Please visit www.citytaphouseucity.com.
***
Who: CITY TAP HOUSE
Where: Logan Square
What:
On Saturday, December 20, from
7 p.m. until 10 p.m., City Tap House will host Cancer Is Ugly, an ugly sweater holiday party in support of the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Tickets,
priced at $50, will include a three hour open bar, plus light appetizers and live music. Top prize, awarded to the person with the “ugliest” Christmas sweater, will receive a City Tap House employee discount for one full year.
7 p.m. until 10 p.m., City Tap House will host Cancer Is Ugly, an ugly sweater holiday party in support of the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Tickets,
priced at $50, will include a three hour open bar, plus light appetizers and live music. Top prize, awarded to the person with the “ugliest” Christmas sweater, will receive a City Tap House employee discount for one full year.
More Info:
Please visit www.citytaphouselogan.com.
***
Who: CUBA LIBRE
Where: 10 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
What:
Through
New Year’s Day, Cuba Libre will offer their house-made Coquito, a seasonal rum punch that islanders look forward to all year long, for
$8. The holiday drink is made with coconut spiced rum, toasted
coconut, cinnamon, vanilla, sweetened condensed milk and coconut, and
will also be available paired with one of their signature desserts for
$14, a fittingly festive way to end a meal.
Cuba Libre will be open on
Christmas Eve for dinner until 8 p.m. and closed on Christmas Day.
More Info:
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Who: DI BRUNO BROS.
Where: five locations across greater Philadelphia, PA
What:
Through Monday, January 5, guests who share their own holiday traditions either via social media using the hashtag
#cheesytraditions, or online at DiBruno.com/Traditions,
will be entered for an opportunity to win one of several 75th Anniversary Prizes
totaling $1,939 in value (Di Bruno Bros. was founded in 1939).
Prizes will be awarded throughout the season, including $25 gift cards,
gift baskets and “swag bags,” with the grand prize – a $1,000 Di Bruno
Bros. shopping spree – awarded on January 5.
Contest rules can be found on the Di Bruno Bros. website.
#cheesytraditions, or online at DiBruno.com/Traditions,
will be entered for an opportunity to win one of several 75th Anniversary Prizes
totaling $1,939 in value (Di Bruno Bros. was founded in 1939).
Prizes will be awarded throughout the season, including $25 gift cards,
gift baskets and “swag bags,” with the grand prize – a $1,000 Di Bruno
Bros. shopping spree – awarded on January 5.
Contest rules can be found on the Di Bruno Bros. website.
Patient
pastry lovers wait all year long for the annual release of Di Bruno
Bros. Private Label Panettone, and the time has finally come again.
Their
buttery, fluffy panettone is studded with savory raisins soaked in
premium orange liqueur, and makes for a tempting holiday treat on its
own – or sliced, egg-battered and pan-seared as a decadent French toast
for breakfast (or dessert). The family-sized loaf
is $24.99, and only available during the holiday season while supplies last. Other traditional holiday snacks, including
Stollen (German fruit cake), Torrone (toasted nougat candy baked with nuts),
Chestnuts (ideal for “roasting on an open fire”…), Marzipan (sugar, honey and almond paste), chocolate-dipped
Black Mission Figs, Christmas Pudding (steamed British fruit cake),
Panforte (Panettone’s denser, bolder cousin), contemporary American Fruit Cake and festive
Advent Calendars are also available in stores and online.
pastry lovers wait all year long for the annual release of Di Bruno
Bros. Private Label Panettone, and the time has finally come again.
Their
buttery, fluffy panettone is studded with savory raisins soaked in
premium orange liqueur, and makes for a tempting holiday treat on its
own – or sliced, egg-battered and pan-seared as a decadent French toast
for breakfast (or dessert). The family-sized loaf
is $24.99, and only available during the holiday season while supplies last. Other traditional holiday snacks, including
Stollen (German fruit cake), Torrone (toasted nougat candy baked with nuts),
Chestnuts (ideal for “roasting on an open fire”…), Marzipan (sugar, honey and almond paste), chocolate-dipped
Black Mission Figs, Christmas Pudding (steamed British fruit cake),
Panforte (Panettone’s denser, bolder cousin), contemporary American Fruit Cake and festive
Advent Calendars are also available in stores and online.
To purchase holiday gifts and other goodies, guests are encouraged to visit Di Bruno Bros. annual
Holiday Pop-Up Shop in the historic Italian Market. Open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on
December 13-14 and 19-24, the shop is located on the corner of 9th and Montrose Streets and will feature their entire line of gift baskets and other holiday bestsellers.
Holiday Pop-Up Shop in the historic Italian Market. Open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on
December 13-14 and 19-24, the shop is located on the corner of 9th and Montrose Streets and will feature their entire line of gift baskets and other holiday bestsellers.
Holiday hours vary by location; please contact Di Bruno Bros. directly to confirm their availability on
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
More Info:
Please call the location of your choice directly, or visit
www.dibruno.com.
***
Who: ESTIA
Where:
three locations in PA and NJ
What:
Throughout
the holiday season, Estia Philadelphia and both Estia Tavernas will
feature several festive cocktails, including their
Merry Manhattan, Mulled Wine Sangria and a signature Gingerbread Martini.
the holiday season, Estia Philadelphia and both Estia Tavernas will
feature several festive cocktails, including their
Merry Manhattan, Mulled Wine Sangria and a signature Gingerbread Martini.
All three locations will also offer a holiday Roast Pig Special for $32 the 19th and 20th
of December perfect for splitting with
family or friends. A whole pig is stuffed and roasted with Greek
cheeses, onions, potatoes, and served with oven roasted potatoes.
of December perfect for splitting with
family or friends. A whole pig is stuffed and roasted with Greek
cheeses, onions, potatoes, and served with oven roasted potatoes.
Estia Philadelphia will be open for brunch on
Christmas Eve and both Estia Tavernas will be open for lunch and dinner. All Estia locations will be closed on
Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve and both Estia Tavernas will be open for lunch and dinner. All Estia locations will be closed on
Christmas Day.
More Info:
Please call the location of your choice directly, or visit
www.estiarestaurant.com.
***
Who: FORK
Where:
306 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
What:
Fork will be open on
Christmas Eve, serving their full menu an addition to a special Seven Fishes Tasting Menu, a multi-course feast featuring
Chef Eli Kulp’s interpretations of lobster, oysters, scallops, stuffed Branzino and more, for
$85 per person. The restaurant will serve from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Christmas Eve, serving their full menu an addition to a special Seven Fishes Tasting Menu, a multi-course feast featuring
Chef Eli Kulp’s interpretations of lobster, oysters, scallops, stuffed Branzino and more, for
$85 per person. The restaurant will serve from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Fork will be closed on
Christmas Day.
Christmas Day.
More Info:
Please call (215) 625-9425 or visit
www.forkrestaurant.com.
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Who: HIGH STREET ON MARKET
Where:
308 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
What:
High Street will be open on
Christmas Eve, serving their regular menu, and will be closed on Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve, serving their regular menu, and will be closed on Christmas Day.
More Info:
Please call (215) 625-0988 or visit
www.highstreetonmarket.com.
***
Who: IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT
Where:
10 locations in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey
What:
This holiday season, smart gift-givers will flock to
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant to give friends and family the best gift of all: beer. From
gift cards to bottled reserves (both
individually and in two themed gift packs) to membership in their King of the Hill rewards program,
the popular local craft beer powerhouse is a must for beer-related
giving – and this year, for the first time, they also have their famed
Bedotter Belgian-style ale available in cans ($18.25 for a pack of four), perfect for gifting or bringing along to holiday parties. For more details on location-specific holiday happenings, guests
are encouraged to contact their local Iron Hill directly.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant to give friends and family the best gift of all: beer. From
gift cards to bottled reserves (both
individually and in two themed gift packs) to membership in their King of the Hill rewards program,
the popular local craft beer powerhouse is a must for beer-related
giving – and this year, for the first time, they also have their famed
Bedotter Belgian-style ale available in cans ($18.25 for a pack of four), perfect for gifting or bringing along to holiday parties. For more details on location-specific holiday happenings, guests
are encouraged to contact their local Iron Hill directly.
Iron Hill will be open until 5 p.m. on
Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
More Info:
Please call or visit the location of your choice directly, or visit
www.ironhillbrewery.com.
***
Who: JAKE’S SANDWICH BOARD
Where: two locations, in Midtown Village and University City
What:
Jake’s Sandwich Board will be open for business on
Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Christmas Day.
More Info:
Please call the location of your choice directly, or visit
www.jakessandwichboard.com.
***
Who: LE VIRTÙ
Where:
1927 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
What:
On
Christmas Eve, Le Virtù will offer their usual menu, a la carte, of fine fare from Abruzzo, adding in a special
Create Your Own Seven Fish option, where guests can choose from a variety of fish dishes. Last seating is
10 p.m.
Christmas Eve, Le Virtù will offer their usual menu, a la carte, of fine fare from Abruzzo, adding in a special
Create Your Own Seven Fish option, where guests can choose from a variety of fish dishes. Last seating is
10 p.m.
More Info:
Please call (215) 271-5626 or visit
www.levirtu.com.
***
Who: LONDON GRILL
Where:
2301-2303 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
What:
Beginning on
Tuesday, December 16, London Grill will celebrate Chanukah with Eight Days of Latkes, a trio of nightly-changing latkes prepared by
Chef Michael McNally to serve during their menorah lighting each evening at sundown. In addition to
Traditional Latkes with potato, onion, matzah meal and egg, selections may include
Sweet Potato, Carrot-Ginger, Goat Cheese-Mushroom and more.
Tuesday, December 16, London Grill will celebrate Chanukah with Eight Days of Latkes, a trio of nightly-changing latkes prepared by
Chef Michael McNally to serve during their menorah lighting each evening at sundown. In addition to
Traditional Latkes with potato, onion, matzah meal and egg, selections may include
Sweet Potato, Carrot-Ginger, Goat Cheese-Mushroom and more.
London
Grill also specializes in hosting holiday gatherings of all sizes, from
intimate dinners for 15 to receptions for up to 60 guests.
Smaller groups (of 10-30 guests) should also consider neighboring Paris
Wine Bar. Customized menus are available for all parties; interested
guests should contact Nicole at (215) 978-4545 or email
parties@londongrill.com for more information.
Grill also specializes in hosting holiday gatherings of all sizes, from
intimate dinners for 15 to receptions for up to 60 guests.
Smaller groups (of 10-30 guests) should also consider neighboring Paris
Wine Bar. Customized menus are available for all parties; interested
guests should contact Nicole at (215) 978-4545 or email
parties@londongrill.com for more information.
London Grill will be open on
Christmas Eve, serving Chef McNally’s fun Seven Fishes Menu, composed of several
a la carte menu additions that celebrate his South Philadelphia
Italian cooking roots such as shrimp, oysters, calamari, sardines,
baccala, salmon and clams, in addition to their usual menu. The
restaurant will be closed on
Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve, serving Chef McNally’s fun Seven Fishes Menu, composed of several
a la carte menu additions that celebrate his South Philadelphia
Italian cooking roots such as shrimp, oysters, calamari, sardines,
baccala, salmon and clams, in addition to their usual menu. The
restaurant will be closed on
Christmas Day.
More Info:
Please call (215) 978-4545 or visit
www.londongrill.com.
***
Who: OYSTER HOUSE
Where: 1516 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
What:
Oyster House will be open for lunch as usual on
Christmas Eve (until 3 p.m.) and closed for dinner; the restaurant will also be closed on
Christmas Day. Large parties are encouraged to take Oyster House home for the holidays by ordering from their
Catering Menu, including legendary
Lobster Roll and items from the Raw Bar, such as Oysters on the Half Shell and
Shrimp Cocktail.
Christmas Eve (until 3 p.m.) and closed for dinner; the restaurant will also be closed on
Christmas Day. Large parties are encouraged to take Oyster House home for the holidays by ordering from their
Catering Menu, including legendary
Lobster Roll and items from the Raw Bar, such as Oysters on the Half Shell and
Shrimp Cocktail.
More Info:
Please call (215) 567-7683 or visit
www.oysterhousephilly.com.
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Who: PENNSYLVANIA 6 (PE6)
Where:
114 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA
What:
Every
Saturday night this holiday season, Pennsylvania 6 (PE6) will offer
their [Not Your] Same Old Saturday Night specials (all named after famed
Sinatra
songs), including: High Hopes, a dozen Malpeque oysters on the half shell with a bottle of Poema Cava Sparkling Brut ($48);
Strangers in the Night, two Pineland Farms ribeye steaks, served
with duck fat marble potatoes, broccolini, gorgonzola dolce in red wine
beef sauce, accompanied by a bottle of Louis Martini Sonoma Cabernet
Sauvignon ($98); and
All the Way, a dozen Malpeque oysters with ½ chilled lobster, two
Pineland Farms ribeye steaks, served with duck fat marble potatoes,
broccolini, gorgonzola dolce in red wine beef sauce, accompanied by a
choice of a bottle of Cava or Cabernet ($138).
Saturday night this holiday season, Pennsylvania 6 (PE6) will offer
their [Not Your] Same Old Saturday Night specials (all named after famed
Sinatra
songs), including: High Hopes, a dozen Malpeque oysters on the half shell with a bottle of Poema Cava Sparkling Brut ($48);
Strangers in the Night, two Pineland Farms ribeye steaks, served
with duck fat marble potatoes, broccolini, gorgonzola dolce in red wine
beef sauce, accompanied by a bottle of Louis Martini Sonoma Cabernet
Sauvignon ($98); and
All the Way, a dozen Malpeque oysters with ½ chilled lobster, two
Pineland Farms ribeye steaks, served with duck fat marble potatoes,
broccolini, gorgonzola dolce in red wine beef sauce, accompanied by a
choice of a bottle of Cava or Cabernet ($138).
PE6 will be open on
Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
More Info:
Please call
(267) 639-5606 or visit
www.pennsylvania6philly.com.
***
Who: PIETRO’S
Where:
three locations in PA
What:
Pietro’s will be open on
Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
More Info:
Please call the location of your choice directly, or visit
www.pietrospizza.com
