Philadelphia, PA
- Townsend, Chef Townsend Wentz’s highly acclaimed French restaurant recently moved from East Passyunk to Rittenhouse Square, a French bistro with a romantic vibe offering a seasonal menu with modern versions of classic dishes. Located at 2121 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Townsend has been offering season, relaxed, elegant French dining since 2014. The restaurants' team of professionals at Townsend has earned accolades for its innovative bar program, wine selections, and unique cuisine presentation rooted in tradition.
Townsend Rittenhouse Square Events and News
Townsend celebrates its new location by launching a stellar happy hour program, available Tuesdays through Fridays, from 5-7 pm at the bar and surrounding high-tops.
Rittenhouse-area imbibers now can look forward to two draft beers ($3), a wine of the day ($8), and Old-Fashioneds ($7). Additionally, Townsend’s acclaimed kitchen will serve three delicious small plates during happy hour for just $10 each. Guests can indulge in Sweet Jesus Oysters with charred scallion purée, yuzu, Korean chili, and lime, Pork Rillette with shaved baby root vegetable salad, cassis mustard, and bacon-vinaigrette, and Cured Black Bass with fennel, orange, pickled Fresno peppers, and Grains of Paradise.
Bill Zimmerman
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