Continental Mid-Town Happy Hour 2018-05-10

Continental Mid-Town Happy Hour 2018-05-10
1801 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-567-1800
http://www.continentalmidtown.com/

With the weather warming up in Philadelphia, venues for happy hour that have outdoor seating are in high demand.  Unfortunately, they can get quite crowded.  One place that I sometimes forget about is Continental.  They have a nice selection of happy hour drinks and snacks with a very reasonable price point during happy hour featuring discounted cocktails and plates.

BMW Dine and Drive at Vedge 2018-05-09

BMW Dine and Drive at Vedge 2018-05-09
Vedge Restaurant
1221 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
https://www.vedgerestaurant.com/

BMW hosted their Philadelphia Dine and Drive event at Vedge on May 9th, 2018.

I got to test drive a BMW 750i and enjoyed plenty of mocktails, actual cocktails (after the test drive), and plenty of vegan food.

Both Chef/Owers Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby provided cooking demos and hosted dinner for all attendees. 

BMW put on quite the fun event, and it was a great showcase for Vedge.

Parson's Chicken and Fish (Chicago) 2018-05-05

Parson's Chicken and Fish (Chicago) 2018-05-05
2952 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 773-384-3333
http://www.parsonschickenandfish.com/

Parson's Chicken & Fish embraces drinking, eating, good times and is a great outdoor venue.
With some free time, I had the opportunity to check out the patio at Parson's Chicken and Fish and sampled Parson's Beer, the original Negroni Slushy, along with some other libations.  This venue definitely captures the energy and essence of a great summer patio.

Parson's Beer

The Original Negroni Slushy - Letherbee Gin, Luxardo Bitter, Sweet Vermouth, Citrus

The Original Negroni Slushy

Willow Room Brunch (Chicago) 2018-05-05

Willow Room Brunch (Chicago) 2018-05-05
1800 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 312-982-2151
http://www.willowroomchicago.com/

Had brunch at the Willow Room in Chicago.  Restaurant is housed witin a rusti-industrial space with great lighting.

Brunch was delicious and paired well with Bloody Marys and Mimosas.
Salmon Benedict and Corned Beef Hash was sampled.

Recommended brunch spot with plenty of space for a larger party.

Willow Room - Chicago

Meaty Bloody Mary

Mimosa

Salmon Benedict - brown butter hollandaise and potatoes

Corned Beef Hash - onion, mushroom, mustard hollandaise, sunny eggs

Chicago Q 2018-05-01

Chicago Q 2018-05-01
1160 N Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 312-642-1160
https://chicagoqrestaurant.com/

I was in Chicago for work and decided to check out Chicago Q.
 
Chef Art Smith is the pit master at Chicago Q.  The restaurant had great outdoor seating for the unseasonably warm Chicago afternoon.  For lunch i went with the pulled pork, and spare ribs platter that came with cornbread, mashed potatoes, and fresh BBQ potato chips.

If you're in the Gold Coast Chicago area and looking for bbq, check out Chicago Q.

BBQ Potato Chips

Pickles

Pulled Pork, Spare Ribs, Cornbread, Mashed Potatoes

Lunch Spread at Chicago Q

Outdoor Seating at Chicago Q

American Sardine Bar 2018-03-25

American Sardine Bar 2018-03-25
1800 Federal Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Phone: 215-334-2337
http://americansardinebar.com/

American Sardine Bar hosted a BBQ and Wine Event in March.

Rose Wien

Salt & Pepper Fries with Dill Pickle Dip

Whole Pickle

Seitan Kabob

Chicken Kabob

Burrata Cheese

Fried Sardines

Pepperoni Pizza Pretzel

Sardine Sandwich

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