Madison Resort Wildwood Crest Sets Grand Opening Date and Unveils Preview

Madison Resort Wildwood Crest Sets Grand Opening Date and Unveils Preview

Madison Resorts and Founder Dan Alicea are proud to announce the opening of Cape May County’s largest and newest beach resort. Madison Resort Wildwood Crest will officially open at 7201 Ocean Avenue on Thursday, May 16th, with a special ceremony and ribbon cutting at 1:30pm featuring local dignitaries. For Alicea and his team, this has been a project two years in the making. The new resort will bring together the historic doo-wop stylings of the Oceanview Motel and combine it with the iconic Royal Hawaiian property next door, for one giant resort that will feature 200 guest rooms, three restaurants, two pools, cabana and poolside seating for 100+, two hot tubs, beachfront weddings, two fitness centers, five conference rooms, two rooftop event spaces and pet-friendly accommodations. Madison Resorts has invested more than $52M into the project which included major top to bottom renovations at both former hotels - while celebrating and preserving the doo-wop style architecture that Oceanview Motel was famous for.

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Grand Opening: Northern Liberties Welcomes 70six Women's Boutique with Affordable Fashion

Grand Opening: Northern Liberties Welcomes 70six Women's Boutique with Affordable Fashion

Northern Liberties Business Improvement DIstrict is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the neighborhood's first fashion boutique - and the addition of another amazing female-owned small business. 70SIX Boutique is a brand new boutique that features women's fashion, accessories, home decor and gifts all under $100, presented by owner Lindsey McKinney. The grand opening will be this Saturday, April 30th, at 215 West Laurel Street, with a celebration from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Shoppers are invited to enjoy complimentary champagne, 10% off shopping and a chance to win prizes. This is one of fifteen grand openings and new business announcements in the rapidly growing district this spring and summer, following high-profile openings for Craig Laban approved Pera Turkish Cuisine and eco-store/refill station Ray's Reusables. Opening hours for the launch of 70SIX Boutique are Wednesday to Saturday, 11:00am to 7:00pm, and Sunday, 12:00pm Noon to 5:00pm.

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Figo Ristorante and Figo Pizzeria to Debut in Northern Liberties by Glu Hospitality

Figo Ristorante and Figo Pizzeria to Debut in Northern Liberties by Glu Hospitality

Glu Hospitality and partners Derek Gibbons and Tim Lu announce the grand opening of Figo Ristorante and Figo Pizzeria this Friday, October 15th at 1033 N. 2nd Street. The two side-by-side restaurants will debut in the heart of the Northern Liberties Restaurant Row, in the former home of Darling's Diner and Wahlburgers, next to the Piazza. When opened, Figo will be the largest restaurant in the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, offering nearly 10,000 square feet of space and 250+ seats. Figo Ristorante will be a full service restaurant, kitchen, bar and outdoor patio offering Italian cuisine by Chef Hee "Chino" Chang, with craft cocktails, espresso martini flights, Italian soda flights, two dozen taps, and over two dozen wines by the glass, bottle and flight. Opening services will include dinner, indoor dining, outdoor dining, delivery and take-out, with late night, happy hour and brunch service to be launched later in the fall. Next door, at the North end of the property, Figo Pizzeria will offer pizza pies and stuffed hoagies with lunch, mid-day and dinner service, with cafe seating outside and take-out/pick-up and delivery.

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Kurry Shack Takes Over Philly with 3 New Locations in Rittenhouse, Old City and Francisville

Kurry Shack Takes Over Philly with 3 New Locations in Rittenhouse, Old City and Francisville

Restaurateur Shafi Gaffar announces the grand opening of three new restaurants that will bring his brand of homestyle Indian to each corner of the city. Kurry Shack will expand across Philadelphia with new locations opening on Friday, August 27th in Old City (6 N. 3rd Street), Rittenhouse (2101 Chestnut Street) and Francisville (1839 Poplar Street). All three locations will offer pick-up, take-out, delivery and dine-in. The Brewerytown location has the largest dining room and outdoor seating footprint, with seating for up to 60 guests at one time. The original proof of concept location at 2015 E. Moyamensing Avenue is also now fully opened with expanded hours, indoor and outdoor dining, take-out and delivery.

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Up to Eleven Debuts New Coffee Shop and E-Bike Store Hybrid in Ardmore

Up to Eleven Debuts New Coffee Shop and E-Bike Store Hybrid in Ardmore

Laura Fay, co-founder of Separatist Beer Project, announces the grand opening of a brand-new all-in-one coffee shop and e-bike store coming to the Main Line starting this weekend. Up to Eleven is a unique all-in-one hybrid that brings together the best of both worlds for coffee and cycling lovers. The new concept will showcase three big partners, including bagels from Kismet Bagels, coffee from Reanimator Coffee, and e-bikes by Specialized. Doors will open this Saturday, August 21st, from 7:00am to 3:00pm, at 65 Cricket Flats.

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Sonnys Cocktail Joint Debuts On South Street As A Feel-Good Neighborhood Bar

Sonnys Cocktail Joint Debuts On South Street As A Feel-Good Neighborhood Bar

Chris Fetfatzes and Heather Annechiarico announce the grand opening of Sonnys Cocktail Joint at 1508 South Street this Friday, August 6th at 5:00pm. The new feel-good laid back neighborhood bar and covered backyard is located next to Wine Dive and one block from Tio Flores. Sonnys will feature expertly made cocktails, New Age American eats, Instagram-ready throwback vibes, a house band, and even a classic jukebox. From the kitchen, Chef D. DeMarco will fire up inventive plays on the classics with food that would be considered high end if it weren't so down to earth. For the drink program, look for an extensive list of well-executed cocktails for cocktail lovers from every walk of life, along with a tightly curated list of wines, and 14 beers pouring on draft. For vibes, look for welcoming, warm and comforting throwback elements like checkered floors, vinyl, textured glass, vintage beer art, thrift purchases, a jukebox, and an old school fridge. Sonnys is casual, no pressure, and no reservations.

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Craft Concepts Group Debuts The Grand Opening of Blume Burger in Rittenhouse

Craft Concepts Group Debuts The Grand Opening of Blume Burger in Rittenhouse

Teddy Sourias and Craft Concepts Group announce the grand reopening of Philadelphia's most stylish and Instagram-worthy neighborhood burger bar and restaurant. Blume Burger is set to debut this Friday, May 21, 2021, at 1500 Locust Street, in Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Blume Burger is a grand new concept and direction for the restaurant that has remained closed since March of 2020 when the pandemic hit. The big vibes, the flowering plants and the vibrant colors are back - and this time with over-the-top burger creations, boozy milkshakes, tasty sides, wood-fired pizzas and an eye-catching new streetery. Executive Chef Steve Lindabury and his culinary team have given new life to the kitchen with a menu of comfort food and diner-inspired delights that are perfect for neighborhood foodies, returning workers, frontline workers at nearby hospitals, visiting tourists and those simply craving a feel-good meal during these challenging times. Launch services include delivery, dine-in, pick-up, take-out, cocktails to go, indoor dining, outdoor dining, sidewalk seating and an extended streetery.

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New Open-Air Restaurant Juno To Grand Open This Friday On Spring Garden

New Open-Air Restaurant Juno To Grand Open This Friday On Spring Garden

FCM Hospitality and owner Avram Hornik announce the grand opening of brand-new open-air restaurant Juno at 1033 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia's Spring Arts and Loft Districts. The first guests will enjoy social distanced seating this Friday, July 10, 2020 starting at 4:00pm. This bright and colorful new dining destination has been several years in the making. The property features 3,000 square foot of space nestled between two flowering twin full-building size murals by artist Frito Bastien. This beautiful new venue is ready for Instagram with the backdrop of the twin murals, full new wooden deck floor, trees in the middle of the dining room, lush green plants, eye-catching seasonal flowers, colorful tables and rugs, unique art and decor, and eclectic tableware.

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Vesper Dayclub Announces Season Grand Opening For Pool And Outdoor Dining Oasis

Vesper Dayclub Announces Season Grand Opening For Pool And Outdoor Dining Oasis

Glu Hospitality announces the season grand opening of Vesper Dayclub starting this Friday, July 3rd in time for the Independence Day holiday weekend. Philadelphia's only 21 and up swimming pool and outdoor dining oasis will offer local residents the opportunity to enjoy swimming, outdoor sips and poolside eats without having to leave the city boundaries. For those adults not opting to go to the shore and who are staying close to home, this will bring a brand new option in the city that joins legal cocktails to go and expanded outdoor dining in the city. The 30,000 gallon heated saltwater pool and all of its amenities are located in the heart of Northern Liberties at 1031 Germantown Avenue. Along with Vesper Dayclub, guests and the public are invited to also dine at Philadelphia's lush secret outdoor garden and cafe with Germantown Garden. Germantown Garden this week doubles their menu for the summer and has added additional outdoor and sidewalk seating due to high demand.

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Grand Opening During Covid19: Hospitality Group Pivots from Nightlife to Fried Chicken

Grand Opening During Covid19: Hospitality Group Pivots from Nightlife to Fried Chicken

Glu Hospitality announces the virtual grand opening of Hunnies Crispy Chicken featuring a full menu of crispy chicken comfort food favorites from Chef Chino Chang. Owners Derek Gibbons and Tim Lu, of Leda and The Swan, Vesper Center City, Vesper Dayclub and Germantown Garden, present their newest food concept that officially launches this weekend on Friday, May 1, 2020. While the nightlife industry is on hold, and their two newest restaurant concepts have had their grand openings postponed, the duo decided to wait no more for their new crispy chicken concept. Hunnies Crispy Chicken will launch this week officially on Grubhub and Door Dash for delivery - as well as for contactless pick-up in Center City. The menu will feature a selection of crispy chicken sandwiches that include Hunnies Crispy, Buffalo, Crispy Caesar and Hunnies Chicken and Waffles. The menu also features Crispy Chicken salads, Crispy Tenders and Wings, Crispy Cauliflower Bites, Fries and other selections. Tofu is also available for all sandwiches as a vegetarian option. All menu items are affordably priced between $3.50 and $10.99. Hunnies will be centered out of the Glu Hospitality kitchen at Vesper, at 223 South Sydenham St.

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