By: Maryanne Salvat
Chef Garces and his team have built 24 with the neighborhood’s needs in mind, offering a casual eatery with Garces’ signature brand of Latin-Inspired hospitality. The menu focuses on wood-fired pizza, pasta and other Italian inspired dishes, including delicious meatballs, at approachable price points. It is the perfect spot for business luncheons, families with young children, and students. The beautiful private dining room, as well as the open patio, are perfect for all types celebratory events. Service is provided through several dayparts, including a morning café, opening at 7:00 a.m. with counter service offering Garces Trading Company coffees, freshly baked pastries and healthy grab-and-go breakfast options, including fresh cold pressed juices. The restaurant shifts to full service for lunch and dinner, with lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. daily. The lively bar will host a daily “Aperitivo Time” happy hour from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and will include special offerings from a beverage program that offers 12 wines by the glass, 38 wines by the bottle, 20 craft beers, seasonal cocktails, bar snacks and complimentary small plates. Dinner will be served from 5:00-10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 24 will also offer a children’s menu. A Parkway Corporation open air parking lot is located in the rear of the building, with access points from 24th and Sansom Streets, and will offer $5 parking after 6:00 p.m. daily for guests dining at 24; for more information: www.24philly.com Phone: 215-333-3331.
Howl at the Moon at Valley Forge Casino
Howl at the Moon brings the dueling piano experience to Philadelphia’s suburbs starting this week. Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) and The Vault nightclub and music venue welcome Howl at the Moon each and every Saturday, with the grand opening slated for January 14, 2017. Get ready to sing, dance and howl as the versatile and talented musicians perform live music from 80’s rock, 90’s pop and today’s dance hits on pianos. Doors open at 8:00pm and the live show from 9pm to 12:30am. The party continues at The Vault until 2am. Admission is free and open to those 21 and up only.
