Philadelphia is no stranger to places to grab a good cocktail, but how many of them are making drinks with ingredients found in the woods?
That's exactly the kind of thing happening at Field Day, the newest addition to Northern Liberties. Located at 923 N. 2nd Street, the bar officially opened its doors on October 21, bringing a refreshingly different approach to drinking and dining in Philadelphia.
Behind the concept are James Beard Award-winning bartender Danny Childs and his wife, Katie, who have turned their love of local ingredients and the great outdoors into a neighborhood hangout.
And we're not just talking about throwing a few locally grown herbs into a gin and tonic. Field Day takes the idea of drinking local to an entirely different level.
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Cocktails With a Little More Character
This is not the place for your usual vodka soda. Field Day is taking cocktail ingredients straight from the source, and we mean that pretty literally.
Danny Childs, who also wrote the cocktail book Slow Drinks, is known for using ingredients gathered from the farms, forests, and fields of the Mid-Atlantic. Wild berries, tree bark, herbs, and other unexpected finds all make their way behind the bar.
Now, for anyone who loves knowing exactly what's going into their drink, Field Day has an extensive cocktail menu that explains the ingredients and techniques behind each creation. But there's also a more straightforward selection of $15 cocktails for those who'd rather skip the homework and get straight down to buisness.
Come for the Drinks, Stay for the Food
Of course, a great cocktail deserves something equally good to eat. Field Day's kitchen is led by James Beard Award-nominated chef Melissa McGrath, formerly of South Jersey's Sweet Amalia, alongside sous chef April McGreger.
The menu takes familiar Philadelphia favorites and gives them a creative, locally inspired makeover.
We're talking soft pretzels served with Calabrian pub cheese, tomato pie made with Jersey tomatoes, and a Philly Dip sandwich stacked with garlic pork shoulder, long hots, broccoli rabe,
It's comfort food with a little extra imagination, and exactly the kind of menu that makes ordering a few things for the table feel like the right move.
Your Next Northern Liberties Night Out Just Got More Interesting
We love a good neighborhood bar, especially one that's doing something a little unexpected, especially if your Northern Liberties rotation could use a new addition. Get out there and order something weird...because, who knows? You might discover that your new favorite drink has tree bark in it.
Speaking of places worth adding to your plans, the city's in the throes of getting a whole lot merrier. Between bars dressed up like Santa's living room, cocktails that taste like Christmas, and enough holiday lights to make your electric bill jealous, there's plenty to explore beyond your usual weekend spots.
