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.Amada217 Chestnut St.philadelphia.amada.com Food specials: Lomo embuchado and Piquellos RellenosDrinks: Red and White Sangria Buddakan325 Chestnut St.buddakan.comFood specials: Edamame Dumplings and Cantonese Spring RollsDrinks: House SakeFarmicia15 S. 3rd St.farmiciarestaurant.comFood specials: Porkbelly and MeatballsDrinks: Farmicia PunchThe Little Lion243 Chestnut St.thelittlelionphilly.comFood specials: Fried Green Tomatoes and BBQ Chicken Thigh SlidersDrinks: Raspberry Sangria and other weekly specialsPositano Coast212 Walnut St.positanocoast.netFood specials: Foccacia Calda and Quinoa SaladDrinks: 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.Follow Jennifer Logue on Twitter @jenniferlogue
