Each year, East Passyunk Avenue celebrates it’s diverse array of bars, eateries, coffee shops, and local stores. This year, Flavors of the Avenue, will take place on April 30th from 11am to 5pm. This iconic South Philly outdoor festival offers specials for some of the best restaurants in Philadelphia. Festival-goers can also enjoy local booths and vendors, live entertainment, and family friendly activities. With over 150 local stores in the area, here are just a few amazing spots for you to expect to see on the lineup:
Bing Bing Dim Dum:
Address: 1648 E Passyunk Avenue
Bing Bing Dim Sum features Chinese and Jewish fusion cuisine. The vibrant and upbeat atmosphere meshes with the unique cocktails for a trendy date night. With a wide variety of food including dumplings, wantons, Jewish chicken noodle soup, you just can’t go wrong.
Flannel:
Address: 1819 E Passyunk Avenue
Homestyle Southern Cuisine is epitomized in East Passyunk’s Flannel restaurant. With a delicious menu that includes grits, chicken n’ waffles, biscuits, and catfish sandwiches, this flannel-themed restaurant is sure to impress. Customers can also enjoy live music and brunch on the weekends.
LaScala’s Birra:
Address: 1700 E Passyunk Avenue
A neighborhood staple, LaScala’s Birra is a go-to for happy hours and family dinners. This phenomenal Italian restaurant offers delectable dishes that will invoke memories of grandma’s cooking.
Nice Things Hand Made LLC:
Address: 1731 E Passyunk Avenue
Nice Things Handmade will offer a collection of handmade items from local artists and crafters. You can find some beautiful jewelry, wall-hangings, pottery, and glassware browsing this locally owned business.
Manatawny Still Works Tasting Room:
Address: 1731 E Passyunk Avenue
Manatawny Still Works is a local craft distillery with a taste room located right on East Passyunk Avenue. You can enjoy flights of their spirits, to-go cocktails, bottle sales, and delectable hand-made cocktails.
Pistola’s Del Sur:
Address: 1934 E Passyunk Avenue
Head down to Pistola’s Del Sur at the end of East Passyunk Avenue. This upbeat Mexican restaurant provides ample outdoor space and pitchers of cocktails to quench your thirst.
A Novel Idea:
Address: 1726 E Passyunk Avenue
You’ll want to stop in to A Novel Idea to find popular books on witchcraft and more. This charming, local book store features events, book clubs, and community activities that you won’t want to miss out on. They have an extensive kids collection and ongoing sidewalk sales.
