Whether you’re sipping on a colorful cocktail or indulging in a rainbow dessert, Philadelphia’s Pride-themed food and drink specials are offering flavorful ways to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community all month long.
FCM Hospitality
Cocktails for a Cause is back, and all of FCM Hospitality’s venues will offer a drink representing a different color of the all-inclusive Pride rainbow flag in support of the William Way LGBT Community Center and the Attic Youth Center. Starting May 30 and lasting all of Pride Month, this annual initiative will donate $1 from each cocktail sold, and then FCM Hospitality will compile donations from all venues and equally divide them between the organizations once June is over.
The Attic Youth Center’s mission is to create opportunities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth and to promote the acceptance of LGBTQ youth in society, a release notes. While The William Way LGBT Community Center seeks to engage and support the diverse LGBTQIA+ communities in the Greater Philadelphia area through arts, culture, empowerment, and community connections.
To join in and support the cause, Philadelphians can visit all of FCM’s participating locations to try each drink including Walnut Garden and Parks on Tap for a red Hibiscus Lemonade, Craft Hall for an orange Mango Margarita, Juno for a yellow Peach Sangria, Concourse Dance Bar for a green “Ecto Cooler”, Dolphin Tavern for a blue “Out to Sea” sipper, Lucy’s for a purple “Transfusion”, Liberty Beer Garden for a white “Rocket Pop”, Liberty Point and Morgan’s Pier for a pink “American Peach”, Lola’s Garden for a teal Coconut Mojito, Rosy’s Taco Bar (plus Rosy’s East) and Club 624 for a black Margarita Negra, and Harper’s Garden for a brown “Rise and Shine.”
“We are committed to lifting our city’s Pride Month celebration, and using our community to fight for acceptance and equality. This annual tradition allows us to convey that our restaurants, clubs and cocktail gardens are safe and inclusive spaces,” says FCM Hospitality CEO Avram Hornik. “No matter where you are or how you identify, the rainbow colors are meant to signify that you are included, welcome, and safe as part of the LGBTQIA+ community at FCM establishments.”
Cake Life Bake Shop
The locally trans-owned, award-winning artisanal bakery is serving up plenty of treats for Pride Month. Throughout June, locals can indulge in Pride Flag Sugar Cookies, Trans Flag Sugar Cookies, Pride Flag Shortbread Sleeves, Trans Flag Shortbread Sleeves, plus, Fiesta Cupcakes (vegan and gluten-free options available) in the form of Funfetti, Red Velvet, or Chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, rainbow sprinkles, and a cherry. Customers can also pick up a myriad of gifts, from Pride Stickers, to sweet ‘n’ spicy greeting cards, to funny mugs while at the Fishtown hotspot as well.
The bakery’s Pride menu is available for pre-order online now. Pick-up and delivery are available from Wednesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 29. Orders must be completed by 2 p.m. four days prior to the desired pick-up or delivery date. A portion of all Pride item proceeds will go to support The Attic Youth Center as well.
1306 Frankford Ave., cakelifebakeshop.com
Evil Genius
The popular brand is once again re-releasing their strawberry blonde ale dubbed, “#LoveisLove.” The 6.0% ABV beer begins with a simple base of pale malts and wheat, and is hopped with Warrior Hops, then finished with a strawberry flavor. A portion of the proceeds from every sale of #LoveisLove will be donated to The Trevor Project, a national organization that provides resources to at-risk LGBTQIA+ youth. This year, the beer will be available exclusively at Evil Genius’ Philadelphia taproom.
Philadelphians can get a real taste of the brew next weekend at the brand’s Pride Block Party. Kicking off on Saturday, June 7 (noon to 7 p.m.) outside their taproom, the event will feature a DJ, a line-up of local LGBTQIA+ creators offering artwork, vintage goods, and other handmade items, plus, Evil Genius will be offering fresh pints from their outdoor beer tent and a food truck will be on-site.
After the block party, Evil Genius will be hosting a 21+ Pride Rave inside their taproom from 9 to midnight. The venue will be decked out in Pride Decor, black lights, and more, plus, themed cocktails and specialty shots will be available for purchase on top of their regularly available beer menu. A DJ will be performing live until midnight.
1727 N. Front St., evilgeniusbeer.com
SPIN Philadelphia
SPIN is offering a way for locals to celebrate Pride, plus, eat, drink and play. The brand’s First Friday event series is back on June 6 and offers a ping pong show, drag performances, a live DJ, karaoke, bites, and craft cocktails that honor the Stonewall Inn and support the Trevor Project. With the latter, $1 will be donated to the Trevor Project for every “Off the Wall” cocktail purchased. As a release notes, the cocktail was created by Mel Albaladejo of the historic Stonewall Inn, and is named after Michael Jackson hit song (which could often be heard throughout the storied bar.)
For those who can’t make it out on June 6, you can also opt to join in on the “Pride & Spirits” party package any time in June. The reservation features 2-hours of ping pong play, a private ping pong table, lounge seating, unlimited balls, a dedicated server/baller and shareable food items and a selection of themed drinks. The price comes out to be $55 per person for groups of 4-20 (reservations encouraged.)
211 S 15th St., wearespin.com
