Philadelphia, PA - What better way to get the weekend started than by celebrating National Popcorn Day this Friday, January 19. Check out these top restaurants and bars where guests can throw back copious quantities of popcorn for FREE this Friday!
SQUARE 1682 - this Rittenhouse restaurant and swank bar adjacent to Hotel Palomar released an all-new dinner menu from Chef Bobby Surdam. Longtime fans fear not; the restaurant’s signature bacon-wrapped dates still hold space on the menu, as does Square 1682’s legendary off-menu truffle popcorn, bathed in addictive seasoning. Enjoy it free during happy hour this Friday, Jan 19, from 4-7 pm. 121 S. 17th St., Philadelphia • (215) 563-5008
Jet Wine Bar - offers one of the city’s best wine programs in its über-cool airport-inspired digs on South Street (west). Where better to celebrate National Popcorn Day than when Chef Yasi is cooking up Maple Bacon Popcorn along with Truffle/Salt for guests craving a vegetarian option — free during Jet’s killer happy hour and while supplies last. 1525 South Street, Philadelphia • (215) 735-1116
Ocean Prime Philadelphia - with its towering bar and luxe environs, patrons come for OP’s killer Shake, Shuck, and Pop happy hour, M-F from 4:30-6:30 with $10 Stateside Vodka Cocktails, $12 Veuve Clicquot and $1 Oysters. Guests in the know ask for the affordable bar menu, but all guests in the lounge enjoy some of the city’s best truffle popcorn — gratis! 124 S. 15th St., Philadelphia • (215) 563-0163
The Twisted Tail - located between Society Hill and South Street district on historic Headhouse Square, is one of the city’s premiere Southern-inspired restaurants and live music venues. The second-floor space is a must to check out for events and bands. Nightly specials give this welcome bar added appeal. Nosh on the free freshly popped popcorn while enjoying a smart cocktail, ($3) craft beer, or ($4) house wine during “Social Hour.” 509 S. Second St., Philadelphia • (215) 558-2471