During September 2015, Pizzeria Vetri will serve a papal-inspired "Il Papa," a Neapolitan-style pie with Black Mission figs, mozzarella, lardo & Pecorino Toscano, oregano & fresh basil all month long. Leggi tutto.
The specialty food shop has three fun papal-related items: The Epiphany Sandwich (available 9/18), pope cookies & bites inspired by the languages Pope Francis speaks (German, Italian & Spanish). Leggi tutto.
On the weekend of the papal visit, this pizzeria will offer Pope Hat Pasta – a pasta dish with beet and sheep’s milk ricotta – plus specials on artisanal draft Italian beer and Peroni Nastro Azzurro. Leggi tutto.
Featuring authentic medialunas, facturas or bizcocho (pastries), the traditional desayuno Argentino (Argentinian breakfast) is not only the most important meal of the day but also one of the tastiest. Leggi tutto.
For the papal visit, Russet will roast a pig on what they're calling a "Holy Spit." Porchetta sandwiches will be available with Roman potato salad, braised greens & pickled hot peppers for $15. Leggi tutto.
Celebrate Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Philadelphia with a pretty adorable cake shaped just like him. The mini-Pope Francis cake from Whipped Bakeshop will be available through Sept. 25. Leggi tutto.
This popular waterfront hotspot is getting charitable for Popepalooza, Sept. 25-27. For every customer who enters Morgan's Pier, the restaurant will donate $1 to one of three charities. Leggi tutto.
Philly's oldest continuously operating pub is getting in on the fun with a handful of pope-related specials. Head to McGillin's for a Popetini, Good Shepherd's Pie, Basilica-High Meatloaf & more. Leggi tutto.
All September 2015, Le Virtu is serving a four-course papal meal. One highlight: Pallot Cac’E Ove, a main course of meatless "meatballs" made of day-old bread & sheep's milk cheese with meatless ragu. Leggi tutto.
In honor of the papal visit, the shop created pretzels based on the painting Maria Knötenloserin (or Mary, Untier of Knots) that inspired Pope Francis when he was a cardinal in Germany in the 1980s. Leggi tutto.
Jake's Sandwich Board has created a series of Pope-related sandwiches for hungry pilgrims, visitors and residents. Look forward to the Steak Franwich, the Holy Pork and the Vatican Turkey. Leggi tutto.
Jake's Sandwich Board has created a series of Pope-related sandwiches for hungry pilgrims, visitors and residents. Look forward to the Steak Franwich, the Holy Pork and the Vatican Turkey. Leggi tutto.
What's 6 inches tall, weighs 1 lb. and costs $20? It's mozzarella cheese in the shape of Pope Francis, available at South Philly's Pastificio Homemade Pasta Co. starting the second week of September. Leggi tutto.
Chestnut Hill's Night Kitchen Bakery welcomes Pope Francis with a series of Peaceful Pope shortbread cookies. Leggi tutto.
Also known as the P.O.P.E., this cavern-like tavern is a hipster haven. The inclusive menu, ranging from the P.O.P.E.’s namesake burger to vegetarian specialties like the seitan cheesesteak. Leggi tutto.
On the weekend of the papal visit, enjoy the "Châteauneuf-du-Pope" wine promotion with two different Châteauneuf Du Pape wines at the three Tria Cafe locations throughout the city. Leggi tutto.
In honor of Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia in September, guests can look forward to special prices on a bevy of Trappist beers, from Chimay to Spencer and more. Leggi tutto.
Inspired by Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia, Pizza Brain will feature a special-edition Pope pizza box. Locally based Savona-Stavola Foodservice is distributing the custom pizza box to area shops. Leggi tutto.
The mural of famous Franks (including Frank Zappa & Benjamin Franklin) now includes Pope Francis. Admire the art, then step into the iconic bar, which draws patrons with cheap beer & a great jukebox. Leggi tutto.
Set on 50 floors above the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Top of the Tower will offer SkyBrunch on Saturday, Sept. 26 & Sunday, Sept. 27 and SkyBuffet during the Festival of Families, Saturday, Sept. 26. Leggi tutto.
On Sunday, Sept. 27, Top of the Tower will host Caelum Cena, a 6-hr. event during and after Pope Francis' mass, including an outdoor view, a remote broadcast of the mass & Sunday night supper buffet. Leggi tutto.
Celebrating the arrival of their namesake (of sorts), POPE a.k.a. Pub on Passyunk East will host an outdoor block party on Sept. 26-27, featuring food and drink specials, live music, games and more. Leggi tutto.
This no-frills South Philly joint is getting in on the fun on East Passyunk Ave. with an outdoor block party and a DJ on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27. Leggi tutto.
Attendees at either of the papal events on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sept. 26 & 27 will be a short walk from London Grill, which will serve Argentinian dishes inspired by the pope's birthplace. Leggi tutto.
Philadelphia Brewing Company welcomes Pope Francis in a big way with "Holy Wooder", a limited, draft-only Belgian-style Tripel with a name that plays on the way some Philadelphians pronounce "water." Leggi tutto.
Try the special "Pap-Ale" brew. A "session"-able Abbey Dubbel, the beer's surprise ingredient is Yerba Mate, which Pope Francis has said he drinks every day to calm him and to stay healthy. Leggi tutto.
Brewers incorporate ingredients from Pope Francis' home country of Argentina in "Papal Pleasure", a Belgian amber brewed with South American candi sugar and infused with oak from Malbec wine barrels. Leggi tutto.
2nd Story Brewing Co. will go way back in time to welcome Pope Francis to Philly. Their beer "Pater Noster" (or "Our Father" in Latin) is usually made by Trappist monks to enjoy on special occasions. Leggi tutto.
If you haven't had a chance to try Crime & Punishment's brews yet, keep an eye out for their Pope Francis-related gose "Jesus Wept", a wheat beer brewed with salt and coriander. Leggi tutto.
During September 2015, Pizzeria Vetri will serve a papal-inspired "Il Papa," a Neapolitan-style pie with Black Mission figs, mozzarella, lardo & Pecorino Toscano, oregano & fresh basil all month long. Leggi tutto.