Philadelphia, PA - National Watermelon Day is fast approaching (August 3), and the Philadelphia region has prepared for it with various tasty, watermelon-focused food and craft cocktails. In honor of our favorite summer "holiday," We've compiled a collection of ultra-seasonal dishes, tipples, and drinks that incorporate the quintessential fruit of summer from locations including Art in the Age at The Table, Dock Street Brewing Company at The Dutch, Panorama and Red Owl Tavern.
Best Places for Watermelon in Philadelphia
Red Owl Tavern
The modern American tavern on Independence Mall recently launched its new summer cocktail menu. Christopher Devern, Lead Bartender, has created his version of the classic seasonal drink: the Watermelon Rickey. This effervescent cocktail, Watermelon Rickey, combines Hendrick's Gin and St. Germain with watermelon, lime, and club soda. 433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Stratus Rooftop Lounge
The swanky rooftop bar on the 11th Floor of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco, Old City, and Lead Bartender Patrick Banko welcome scorching temperatures this summer with new refreshing elixirs that imbibers can enjoy throughout the season. Banko's Hotel Diablo is an excellent sweet and spicy cocktail choice. It's made with Jalapeno Infused Corralejo Tequila and watermelon. 433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. 11th floor, Kimpton Hotel Monaco
Art in the Age
Celebrate National Watermelon Day by visiting Art in the Age in Philadelphia, the only bar, tasting room, bottle store, and home bar supplier in the city. Enjoy a cocktail from the newly revamped menu of culinary-inspired drinks. Art in the Age's Watermelon Salad, made with vodka and watermelon juice with rose, feta brine, and black pepper bitters, is the perfect way to pay homage to the fruit. 116 N 3 Rd St.
At the Table
Wayne's award-winning BYOB fine-dining restaurant offers a variety of summer-inspired dishes that are fresh and flavorful. The Watermelon Poke Bowl is an appetizer featured on the seasonal mid-summer menu. It is made with frisee lettuce and various ingredients, including mango, watermelon, and avocado. 11 Louella Court, Wayne, PA.
Street Brewing Company Dock
The original woman-owned and operated craft beer brewery in Philadelphia, founded in 1985 and awarded for its excellence, offers a 90's themed summer cocktail menu curated and compiled by General Manager Jackie O'Hare. Cocktails include "Be Kind, rewind," "Star 69," and "It's a Chopper, Baby!" The "What's Your Aim?" cocktail is a favorite among the eighties and nineties babies. The perfect summer drink, this combines gin, Aperitivo with watermelon, lime, jalapeno, and mint. 2218 Washington Ave
The Dutch
The popular breakfast-through-dinner eatery, focusing on reinventing the Pennsylvania Dutch classics, recently refreshed its sought-after The Dutch After Dark prix fixe tasting menu to incorporate elevated, ultra-seasonal fare courtesy of Co-Owner/Chef Lee Styer. The vibrant Yellowfin Tuna is a new dish for celebrating National Watermelon Day. It's topped with watermelon and charred corn salad. This delicious dish is available as part of The Dutch After Dark. The price per person is for three courses. 1537 S. 11th Street in Philadelphia
Panorama
Philadelphia's premier wine bar offering an astounding selection of over 120 wines on tap and 30 tasting flights, is transporting locals to the coasts of Italy with a new Menu, Di Pesce Estivo (summer fish menu), available through the end of August. The late-summer menu celebrates local seasonal produce and Mediterranean seafood favorites, featuring nine Executive Chef Anthony DiSabato specials. DiSabato's menu includes a refreshing Compressed Watermelon Panzanella Salad tossed with heirloom cherry tomatoes, garlic focaccia, arugula, and blood orange vinaigrette. 14 N Front St.
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