Visiting Philadelphia for PLA and don’t know what’s “good” to eat? Love discovering local restaurants, but don’t have anyone to eat with? Let one of the Free Library of Philadelphia library staff be your host!
For the evenings of Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 22, a group of Free Library of Philadelphia staff have volunteered to “host” dinners at local Philadelphia restaurants for visiting PLA Conference attendees. You will meet your Free Library dinner host at the restaurant with reservations varying from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM. Each diner is responsible for their own bill.
Space is limited, so please register at https://pladinearounds2018.ticketleap.com/ or, if space is still available, sign up at the local arrangements table at the convention center. Bon Appétit!
Wednesday, March 21
- Barbuzzo: Mediterranean cuisine “Turney and her supporting chefs honor the Italian argiturismos… with a menu that changes in harmony with the harvest…”
- El Vez: “Striking the ideal balance between a south-of-the-border celebration and a hot and flashy Las Vegas blowout, El Vez is the embodiment of Mex-Eclectic spirit.”
- Nom Wah: Dim Sum “riffs on Chinese-American classics and rotating Cantonese favorites.”
- V Street: Menu is inspired by great ethnic and street foods of the world. And yeah, it’s vegan.
- Vietnam: “Wide selection of Vietnamese food, from Pho to vermicelli noodle bowls to meat dishes and crispy noodle dishes.”
Thursday, March 22
- Barbuzzo: Mediterranean cuisine “Turney and her supporting chefs honor the Italian argiturismos… with a menu that changes in harmony with the harvest…”
- Brü Craft & Wurst: “An indoor bierhall and wursthaus in the middlest of Midtown Village.”
- El Vez: Striking the ideal balance between a south-of-the-border celebration and a hot and flashy Las Vegas blowout, El Vez is the embodiment of Mex-Eclectic spirit.”
- Little Nonna’s: “…homage to ghosts of Philly’s red-gravy past, Little Nonna’s, serves up saucy Italian-American fare with a twist.”
- New Harmony Vegetarian: Offers an extensive menu of vegan, vegetarian, and kosher food.
- Rangoon Burmese: Mixture of Asian and Burmese cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options.
- Smokin Betty’s: “Messy but delicious” BBQ, “go-to” burgers and “flowing” beer at a “reasonable” price “guarantee a great time” at this “casual” New American on a Washington Square West corner.”
- V Street: Menu is inspired by great ethnic and street foods of the world. And yeah, it’s vegan.
- Vietnam: “Wide selection of Vietnamese food, from Pho to vermicelli noodle bowls to meat dishes and crispy noodle dishes.”