Itching to try out some specials in honor of the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show? Well, there’s plenty of ways to do so blooming around the city.
High Street
To celebrate the Flower Show, High Street is hosting an event dubbed “Edible Blooms” on March 7 and 8, at 7 p.m. Those evenings, the “decor becomes food and food becomes decor” with a lush tablescape by Citrine, a menu inspired by the theme from Chef Christina of High Street, and an optional beverage pairing (with non-alcoholic options available.)
Menu highlights include saffron risotto with olive oil, poached shrimp, hibiscus-rose semifreddo and more. Tickets come out to be $105 per person, with the optional beverage pairing for an additional $45. Philadelphians can book their spots via OpenTable.
101 S 9th St., highstreetonmarket.com
Barnes Foundation
Philadelphia Flower Show attendees will receive $5 off admission and daily tours at the Barnes by showing their ticket at the box office (20th Street between the Parkway and Callowhill Street.) PHS members get $10 off. There will also be special botanical and Henri Rousseau-themed offerings throughout March as well.
As a release notes, these offerings are inspired by ‘Rousseau Reframed’, an immersive installation at the Flower Show that brings Rousseau’s paintings to life through a collaboration with Dooner Social Ventures, Saint Joseph’s University, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and the Barnes (on view March 1–9.)
Additionally, attendees can also show their Flower Show ticket for a free treat at the Garden Restaurant or Reflections Café at the Barnes or join in on the new ‘Spotlight Tour: Henri Rousseau and His Fabulous Foliage‘ as well. The Garden Restaurant will also serve up a floral-forward cocktail, the “Bouquet of Roses” made with gin, rose syrup, raspberry, lemon juice and rosé.
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, barnesfoundation.org
Red Owl Tavern
There are a few ways to sip on some special cocktails in honor of the Philadelphia Flower Show at Red Owl Tavern.
The Chanticleer ($17), is a “French garden-inspired cocktail” featuring Grey Goose, ginger Canton, raspberry syrup, lime, pineapple juice, and an edible flower garnish. The Huertas ($17) is “inspired by Mexican gardens” and combines hibiscus-infused tequila (Cazadores), damiana, strawberry agave, lime, and an edible lime wheel/ flower garnish.
And for a “sipper inspired by Japanese gardens”, the Shofuso Spritz ($17) boasts butterfly pea flower-infused gin (Bombay Premier Cru), Murcian lemon, sake, yuzu curacao, lemon, and prosecco.
433 Chestnut St., redowltavern.com
CO-OP Restaurant
As an ode to the floral occasion, CO-OP will serve a cocktail dubbed “The Painted Sunflower” with rum, Aperol, coconut milk and sunflower seed orja for the duration of the Flower Show from March 1 to 9.
20 S. 33rd St., coopphilly.com
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
There are a few different ways to celebrate the floral occasion at Loews. From March 1 to 9, a Floral Installation by Petit Jardin en Ville inspired by this year’s theme of “Gardens of Tomorrow” will be on site. Those looking for a stay can also opt to book the Flower Show Package. The package includes two tickets to the Show, and on-property amenities including: Two cocktails to enjoy at the Bank & Bourbon Lounge and a complimentary room upgrade. Rates start at $299.
Loews is also offering two new floral cocktails and a Lush Lunch at Bank & Bourbon. The sips, dubbed “The 1827” and “The 53 Club” take on floral themes, and the Lush Lunch offers a two-course experience for just $25. Dishes span the True North salmon salad, steak frites and a crispy chicken sandwich paired with a dessert offering of triple layer chocolate cake, butterscotch cheesecake and seasonal sorbet. Reservations are available via Resy.
And finally, locals can also opt to check out one of the Aromatic Spa Therapies at the venue’s Joseph Anthony Spa & Salon. Guests can stay on theme and book a Lavender Detox Float or Lemongrass Eucalyptus Scrub and show their ticket at check out to receive 20% off. Treatments can be booked online or by phone at 215-231-7350.
1200 Market St., loewshotels.com
Front Street Cafe
Those who head to this farm-to-table locale and show their Flower Show ticket (on the day of their designated event date) can enjoy a 10% discount on food. Menu highlights span a twice-baked sweet potato, truffled mushroom flatbread, a smattering of sandwiches, dinner entrees, sweet and savory specials for brunch, and more.
1253 N. Front St., frontstreetcafe.net
Rittenhouse Hotel
The Rittenhouse is celebrating this year’s theme “Gardens of Tomorrow,” by blending luxe accommodations with botanical design with the Luxury in Bloom Package. The Package includes in-room florals, 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show tickets, private roundtrip transportation and a floral-infused spa turn-down service. Prices vary based on date and room chosen.
210 W. Rittenhouse Square, rittenhousehotel.com
Steak 48
Steak 48 is hosting a Flower Show Preview Party this Friday, Feb. 28. That night, 100% of proceeds from the first 200 guests will go directly to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
260 S. Broad St., steak48.com
