Four Things In Philadelphia Not to Miss This Month
Groove and Dine: One of the new additions to the Hit List this month, Percy hosts live music in its Sound Lounge on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Expect lineups like jazz during dinner and disco until midnight. In Center City, El Techo’ssummer music series is also underway, with monthly DJ events on July 26, August 16, and September 27. Summer also means seasonal ingredients on local menus, from Stina’s Lobster Spaghetti and River Twice’s heirloom tomato sandwich on Mighty Bread sourdough brioche with caviar to Picnic’s new dry-aged burger, oyster happy hour, and picnic baskets to go.
Good Sports: Typically, July is a quieter time for Philly sports, but not this year. We’ve got lots going on at the sports complex, including the MLB All-Star Game in town. Yards Brewing and Mamajuana are hosting watch parties. Beyond that, Garage is always a great place to catch a game, Starbolt offers plenty of room to spread out, and Tailgate Sports Barlives up to its name.
New on Resy: Winemaking in Fishtown? It’s a trend. We’ve got got Mural City Cellars, Pray Tell Wines, and now LeoFigs, which just opened on Frankford Avenue. It’s a winery, restaurant, and market, with housemade pasta and fresh bread on the menu. Also new this month is Moro Bistro in Wilmington from celebrated chef Michael DiBianca, who operated a restaurant by the same name until 2016. DiBianca is known for his seasonal “Study of Food” dinners, where he explores a single ingredient prepared three ways.
Brandywine Road Trip:Speaking of Wilmington, the Brandywine Valley is at its most beautiful in summertime. Pair a visit to one of the region’s iconic gardens (Longwood, Nemours Estate, Winterthur, Mt. Cuba Center) with dinner at Hotel du Pont’s French restaurant, Le Cavalier, or Italian at The Quoin, followed by drinks at its subterranean bar, Simmer Down. Or head a few minutes outside downtown to Snuff Mill for one of the region’s best steaks. End the night with duckpin bowling at Wilma’s.
New to the Hit List (July 2026) El Mictlan, Hikari Sushi, Percy Diner & Bar, Po Le Cucina, Vientiane Cafe, Wilder.
