August is National Peach Month, and with National Peach Day set for Aug. 27, Philly is celebrating with plenty of ways to get your fix. From juicy cocktails and seasonal desserts to savory dishes and even a peachy bagel spread, here’s where to find pickins' around the city.
There’s a trio of tasty reasons to head to Front Street if you’re a fan of peaches. The spot’s White Peach Paloma ($14, or $11 non-alcoholic) combines Red Bull Peach Edition, tequila, triple sec, and fresh grapefruit, while the Smokey Peach Paloma ($14, or $11 non-alcoholic) combines Banhez mezcal, mint, and the same juicy peach and grapefruit flavors for a smokier take. For those looking to pair their drink with a meal, the Baby Back Ribs are served with a grilled peach and sweet corn salad, cherry BBQ sauce and jalapeño cheddar corn fritters.
1253 N Front St., frontstreetcafe.net
Peaches come in the sweetest form at this fan favorite in Society Hill. Provenance’s Melon Sorbet is served with fig leaf cream, and Peaches with marigold namelaka and yogurt ice cream. While dining here, locals can also try the venue’s late summer menu that recently dropped with picks like Blue Prawns and Hokkaido uni, Korean fluke tartare and Korean BBQ-style Wagyu short rib with jajangmyeon.
408 S 2nd St., provenancephl.com
48 Record Bar offers part listening room, part cocktail bar in one cohesive spot. The Old City venue is giving summer one last sweet send-off with its Summer Crush: The vodka-based cocktail pairs juicy R&W peach with agave, cranberry and lemon juice, plus a garnish of a candy peach ring to make it complete. Other stand-out sips here include a Mango Sticky Rice bourbon cocktail and their take on an espresso martini made with El Jimador Reposado tequila.
48 S 2nd St., 48recordbar.com
Peach fans have a unique combo to try here. The Center City spot currently holds a Peach-Hot Honey Crispy Chicken sandwich with a spicy peach-hot honey drench, cucumber, peaches and shabazi ranch on its menu. Seasonal buck-a-shuck is also back at Wilder every Wednesday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Specials include $1 oysters until sell out and $9 verde micheladas, using their very own brew “Wilder Lager” from Tonewood Brewing. These deals are available first-come, first-served in their bar, lounge and patio.
2009 Sansom St., wilderphilly.com
Assembly is toasting the occasion with the Peach Orchard Sour crafted with Maker's Mark Bourbon, Giffard Peach Liqueur, fresh lemon, Pinot Noir and milk clarification. The rooftop's refreshed cocktail program is additionally serving up summer sips like the Pulling Straws, made with strawberry-infused Roku Gin and toasted cardamom and the Staycation, a tropical blend of Planteray Rum, Maggie's Falernum, coconut cream, and pineapple.
1840 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, assemblyrooftop.com
Alice
Peach lovers can sink their fork into a fancy bite at Alice. The hotspot is currently serving up its Scallop Crudo with Summer Peaches, featuring fresh Barnegat Light diver scallops, olive oil-marinated peaches, fresh lemon balm, and a bright parsley root and buttermilk broth. Alice also offers seasonal dishes like grilled spicy prawns, Bluefin toro tartare and a poulet rouge for two.
901 Christian St., alicephiladelphia.com
From brunch through dessert, peaches take center stage here. Urban Farmer is serving up a Bellini made with sparkling wine, peach purée, and Cointreau, plus Peach Pancakes layered with roasted peach-apricot compote and vanilla streusel. At lunch, the Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich gets a sweet-savory twist from peach-apricot jam, while the Peaches and Cream dessert rounds things out with berry sponge, vanilla mousse and strawberry-basil sauce.
1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, urbanfarmersteakhouse.com
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