Order Christmas Desserts, Cocktails and Party Trays

December 18, 2020 by HughE Dillon 1 Comment

It’s very likely that you will celebrate the holidays differently this year, but there’s something festive for you to enjoy, a feast prepared by a local restaurant in the comfort of your home. Ordering meals, desserts, cocktails, and whatever else you discover in the list below will not only bring joy to your table, but also help ensure that your favorite local restaurants are still in business when we’re all ready to gather in person once again.

Holiday gathering cancelled this year? Don’t Cry, Baby! We’ve got you covered!

Cry Baby Pasta
627 S. 3rd Street Philadelphia PA 19147
Holiday To Go Party Kits Now through end of Year!
$35 per kit that serves two people
Menu includes: Antipasti Taleggio, Gorgonzola, Salami, Speck, Olives, Fig Mostarda, Pine Nuts Garlic Foccacia Bread Lobster Arancini Shishito Aioli Artichoke, Leek Cream, Decorative Packaging. Personalized Holiday Greeting Link to Festive Spotify Playlist.

Holiday Cocktail Party by The Olde Bar, Amanda, Village Whiskey, J.G. Domestic
Order here: http://garcestradingcompany.com/
Pick up here: The Olde Bar, 125 Walnut Street
Order by: Anytime now through end of year, four days notice requested
Pick-up by: Four days notice needed for pick-up

Cheers to the season with a selection of our favorite small plates from Garces restaurants for the perfect cocktail hour! Includes: Family-style portions of Whipped Feta & Garden Vegetables (JG Domestic) , Bacon-Wrapped Dates (Amada), Crab Fingers (The Olde Bar), Shrimp Cocktail (The Olde Bar), Deviled Eggs (Village Whiskey), and Spanish Meatballs & Manchego-Stuffed Cherry Pepper (Amanda). $45 person, minimum two people. This meal requires 4 days notice

Add Christmas Cocktails to go by calling The Olde Bar and adding to your order at (215) 253-3777.
Selection includes a dozen cocktails from The Olde Bar with seasonal additions, including:

The Olde Bar Aged Egg Nog – A Premium Selection of Bourbon, Brandy, Rum, and Port, Blended with Eggs, Milk, and Nutmeg Including Russell’s Reserve, Knob Creek, Elijah Craig, Remy Martin 1738, Copper & Kings, Paul Beau Cognac, El Dorado, Ron Zacapa, Rhum Barbancourt, Smith and Cross 8 oz serves 2/ $20 32 oz serves 8/ $65

A Partridge in a Spiced Pear Tree – Averell Damson Gin Liqueur, St. George Spiced Pear, Domaine De Canton, Lemon 8 oz serves 2/ $20 32 oz serves 8/ $65

SliCE Pizza of the Seven Fishes
Italian Market and City-wide delivery: 1180 S. 10th St., (215) 463-0868
Washington Twp: 137 Egg Harbor Rd, (856) 302 5099
Fishtown – New: 431 E Girard Ave, (215) 425.1555
Available now through December 24, 2020
Open on Christmas Eve Day and until early evening
Closed all locations for Christmas

Marlo and Jason Dilks of SliCE announce the return of their annual holiday pie, Pizza of the 7 Fishes. This special seasonal pizza is inspired by their families’ Christmas Eve traditions and by a seven course seven fish dinner popular in South Philadelphia. Pizza of the 7 Fishes features mozzarella topped with clams, mussels, shrimp, tuna, crab meat and sardine all sauteed with fresh olive oil and garlic, and topped with anchovies, fresh lemon and basil. Pizza of the 7 Fishes will be available until Christmas Eve (December 24th) for $19.00 for small and $26.00 for large. The Dilks also brings back a family tradition for your family to share – Seafood Caesar with romaine, shaved parmigiano-reggiano, house-made Caesar dressing, sauteed shrimp and crab meat; featuring house-made croutons for $15. All December special dishes are available through January 2, 2020 and are available on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
New: SliCE now offers for the first-time this year large square pie with light and airy crust for $20 with mozzarella and San Marzano sauce that can be cut into party slices – 12-24 hour notice recommended ahead.

Hawthornes Beer Cafe
Pivot Coffee & Wine Shop
(215) 627-3012
738 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Hawthornes Beer Cafe and new Pivot Coffee & Wine Shop have a brand-new pastry chef and baker Daniel Tang (Sugar Philly) who is firing up the holiday sweets this year. All items are available for pre-order through our website www.hawthornecafe.com, or via phone 215.627.3012. Deadline for pre-orders will be December 20th or until sold out. All items will be available for pickup at Hawthornes on December 22nd, 23rd & 24th.

French Macaron Box – French macaron flavors- vanilla, chocolate, tiramisú, dulce de leche, meyer lemon, gingerbread – packaged all together for $12.00

Hazelnut Nutella Babka Muffins – Tender and delicious babka filled with nutella and a homemade hazelnut praline – five pack for $12.00

Yule Log – Chocolate sheet cake rolled with a Ricotta orange buttercream with a macaron Christmas tree – $20.00

Stollen – German Christmas bread filled with almond and dried fruit with our homemade – $18.00

Cookie Box with 5 Ginger molasses, 5 Chocolate cookies, 4 Rainbow cookies, 8 Shortbread for one lb. of cookies – $20.00.

Oui Let’s Bake!
Oui Pastries
160 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Available for pickup, delivery, and online order
Build your own cake with the help of Oui Pastries! Receive all of the ingredients and follow the instructions enclosed to create your own professional cake. $30 each.

Oui Pastries also offers items to bake at home including croissants ($3.00 each), matcha croissants ($3.50 each), and cookies ($2.50 each).

The Victoria Freehouse, Crown Catering
10 S. Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 543-6089
Orders and inquiries: info@crowndining.com

Tiramisu $55 Ladyfinger cookies layered with mascarpone cream
Profiteroles $55 Italian cream puffs with chocolate cream
Italian Cookies $45 Pistachio apricot thumbprints, biscotti, wedding cookies, fig and walnut cookies

Sassafras Bar

48 S. 2nd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

https://www.sassafrasbar.com/

To go window open Wednesday and Thursday, 4-7pm, offering entire cocktail menu and pretzels.

Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 4-11pm, Saturday-Sunday, 12-11pm.

Featured cocktails:

Hot Sailors Punch, a blend of autumn spices infused with fresh local apple cider and Bacardi Spiced Rum. $11.

Smoking Bishop, a traditional winter warmer of warmed Burgundy and Port Wine, blended with spice and fresh citrus. $11.

Support Restaurants, Order Supper for the Holidays and Seven Fishes Tradition

December 16, 2020 by HughE Dillon Leave a comment

Christmas is a week away and some of us are still undecided on what to serve , we have you covered from apps to desserts, for the holidays, and Christmas

The Olde Bar Seven Fishes Christmas Eve Dinner

Pick up here: The Olde Bar, 125 Walnut Street
Order by: December 19
Pick-up by: December 23 and December 24, 12:00pm to 6:30pm

Enjoy a traditional Italian Christmas Eve feast cooked in the style of The Olde Bar! $67.50 per person, minimum 2 people, Ready-to-Heat, Instructions Included. Includes: Cured Hamachi Pastrami, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Curried Mussels, Crab and Corn Chowder, Bay Scallop Pappardelle, Lobster Pot Pie, and Tile Fish en Pappillote. Finished with a slice of 9-layer caramel chocolate cake with el Corazon curd and sea salt .

4) Garces Trading Company Christmas Family Dinner Order here: http://garcestradingcompany.com/
Pick up here: The Olde Bar, 125 Walnut Street
Order by: December 19
Pick-up by: December 23 and December 24, 12:00pm to 6:30pm

Enjoy a traditional, Chef-cooked Christmas Day Supper from our family to yours. $50 per person, minimum 2 people, Ready-to-Heat with instructions. Includes: Choice of sliced Pineapple-Glazed Ham with Golden Raisins & Mustard or Turkey Breast & Gravy. Served with family-style portions of Cider-Glazed Carrots, Truffled Mashed Potatoes, Green Salad with Grapefruit, Artichoke Gratin, and Parker House Rolls. Includes Chef’s selection of holiday cookies.

Caffe Aldo Lamberti
Christmas Eve Dinner – DINE IN OR TAKE-OUT/ PICK-UP
2011 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
Caffelamberti.com
(856) 663-1747
Open for Christmas Eve dining for take-out and dine-in
Open for Indoor Dining and Take-Out
Reservations are required and subject to availability
All takeout orders must be in by 12/22/20 and picked up prior to 4:00pm. Pickup times subject to availability and may fill up
Reservations for Christmas Eve dinner between 3:30 pm and 8:00 pm
Reservations for Christmas Eve lunch (regular menu) between 11:30 and 3:00pm

The Lamberti family hosts their favorite tradition with Christmas Eve Dinner, for dine-in and take-out. Caffe Aldo Lamberti will be featuring their Chef’s special menu, with pairings chosen by our Sommelier. Call 856-663-1747 to reserve your socially-distanced table. Selections include: Jumbo Shrimp & Scallops Fra Diavolo $35 spicy tomato sauce, linguine, Veal Campagnola $28 Roasted peppers, broccoli rabe, garlic, white wine, cheese ravioli, Filet Mignon Gorgonzola $48 bacon, jumbo lump crabmeat, spinach, roasted potatoes, Grilled 16 Ounce Veal Rib Chop $48 mushrooms, brandy cream sauce, broccoli rabe, potatoes, 16 ounce New York Strip $48 broccoli rabe, potatoes, Zucchini Crabcake $19 jumbo lump crabmeat, herbs, roasted peppers, baby spinach, Yellowfin Tuna and Crab $17 avocado, cucumber, arugula, lime, EVOO, chipotle pepper sauce, and more.

Open on CHRISTMAS DAY including DINE OUTSIDE!

Smokin’ Betty’s and Devil’s Alley First Christmas Feast!

Smokin Betty’s
(215) 922-6500
116 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Devil’s Alley
1907 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 751-0707
Available for hot pick-up on Dec 24 and Dec 25 12 Noon to 5:00pm.
$45 Per Person, which includes:
Every person gets: -Southwest Corn Chowder (Included with ALL ORDERS)-Garden Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette (Included with ALL ORDERS)

El Camino
(215) 925-1110
1040 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Holiday Dinner Packages
2-$80 4-$140 8-10-$260
Entrees – Pick One:
Ribeye Roast Beef
Braised Brisket Pot Roast
Fried Turkey

Sides:
Spinach & Roasted Squash Salad- Pumpkin Seeds, Bacon, Dried Cranberries, Red Onions, Lemon Sesame Dressing
String Beans with Almonds & Brown Butter
Mashed Potatoes
Orange Honey Glazed Carrots
Rice Pilaf with Dried Cranberries & Pecans
Parker House Rolls

Desserts – Pick One:
Chocolate Yule Log
Red Velvet Roll

Ala Carte Offerings –
Turkey and Gravy – $85.00
6lb Ribeye Roast – $100.00
6lb Braised Brisket Pot Roast – $85.00
Sting Beans with Almonds & Brown Butter – $25.00
Mashed Potatoes – $25.00
Orange Honey Glazed Carrots – $25.00
Rice Pilaf with Dried Cranberries & Pecans – $25.00
Chocolate Yule Log – $25.00
Red Velvet Roll – $25.00

Dim Sum House
Rittenhouse, 1930 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
University City, 3939 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Christmas Eve and Day, 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Open for take-out, delivery and pick-up from regular menu as usual
Also open for special new Feast for 2 or 4
For Feast order by December 23 for December 24 pick-up
For Feast order by December 24 for December 25 pick-up
Feast for 2 – $80
Half Peking Duck & Ginger Scallion Lobster
2 Dim Sum of choice – see below for selections.
1 Rice/Noodle of choice – see below for selections.

Shanghai options for Dim Sum: Pork Soup Dumpling, Spicy Pork Soup Dumpling, Crab & Pork Soup Dumpling, Pan Fried Soup Dumpling, Scallion Pancake, Beef Stuffed Scallion Pancake
Pork & Leek Dumpling, Pumpkin Tart, Veg Spring Rolls, Pickled Garlic Cucumber, Chili oil Wontons, Sesame Soy Brussel Sprouts

Cantonese options for Dim Sum: Crystal Shrimp Dumplings, Spicy Shrimp Dumplings, Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai, Shrimp Siu Mai, Shrimp Cheung Fun, Fried Shrimp Balls, Chicken Feet, Shrimp & Chive Dumplings, Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant, Tofu Black Bean Sauce, Vegetable Tofu Skin Roll, Turnip Cake, Durian Cake, Roast Pork Bao, Egg Tart, Egg Custard Bao

Rice/Noodle options: Authentic Fried Rice, Lo Mein, Pad Thai, Ho Fun, Mei Fun

Supper for All (feeds 4-6 ppl) – $150
Half Peking Duck & Ginger Scallion Lobster
2 Dim Sum of choice – see below for options
2 Vegetables of choice – see below for options
2 Rice/Noodle of choice – see below for options
2 Familiar of choice withprotein – see below for options

Stove and Tap Prime Rib Christmas Dinner
Stove and Co. presents Christmas Eve-Day menu for pick-up on Christmas Eve at all four restaurants Stove and Tap Malvern, Stove and Tap Lansdale, The Bercy in Ardmore and Al Pastor in Exton!

Al Pastor in Exton
484-341-8888, 560 Wellington Square, Exton, PA 19341

The Bercy in Ardmore
609-870-3027, 7E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003

Stove and Tap in Landsdale
215-393-8277, 329 W. Main Street, Lansdale

Stove and Tap in Malvern
484-450-8890, 245 Lancaster Ave, Malvern/ Frasier

Order by December 20th by calling restaurant number
Pick-up by December 24th