Old City Eats will make your Thursdays much more tasty

Foodies rejoice! Old City will be the place to be on Thursday nights with the debut of Old City Eats. From now until through August 25th, over 32 restaurants and bars in the area will offer five dollar drink specials, half off appetizers, chef collaborations, seasonal cocktails and special dishes you won’t find on the regular menu.

“Our focus for Old City Eats is to spotlight the neighborhood’s impressive list of dining options,” says Job Itzkowitz, Old City District Executive Director. “With 32 restaurants and bars participating, there’s something to appeal to every palette, including Szechuan, Thai, Afghani, Italian, Cuban, British and other global cuisines.”

With all these options, where does one even begin? We’ve assembled a few of our top picks below to get your culinary journey started.

Amada

217 Chestnut St.

philadelphia.amada.com

Food specials: Lomo embuchado and Piquellos Rellenos

Drinks: Red and White Sangria

Buddakan

325 Chestnut St.

buddakan.com

Food specials: Edamame Dumplings and Cantonese Spring Rolls

Drinks: House Sake

Farmicia

15 S. 3rd St.

farmiciarestaurant.com

Food specials: Porkbelly and Meatballs

Drinks: Farmicia Punch

The Little Lion

243 Chestnut St.

thelittlelionphilly.com

Food specials: Fried Green Tomatoes and BBQ Chicken Thigh Sliders

Drinks: Raspberry Sangria and other weekly specials

Positano Coast

212 Walnut St.

positanocoast.net

Food specials: Foccacia Calda and Quinoa Salad

Drinks: The Kensington (vodka drink with blackberries, agave and lemon)

Old City Eats will take place every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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