Fabrika

"Taking a first date to Fishtown’s Fabrika may be a risky move. Between the burlesque shows, jazz performances, and fire dancers, you’ll set a high bar for being one of the most fun and interesting people they know. The large dining space has a wrap-around balcony with a great view of the stage, lounge chairs and long tables, crystal chandeliers, and glowing purple light beaming down from the ceiling. Order small plates like refreshing curry shrimp salad, truffle fried potatoes, and crispy Korean chicken wings. And if you have trouble trying to brainstorm a second date spot that’s more exciting than this one, you can just come back for the drag brunch. " - candis mclean

"“It's a great performance place. It's humongous. It's gorgeous. You feel like you’re at the Cirque du Soleil. You feel like you're performing in a palace. You don't feel like you're performing in Philadelphia in many ways. And the fact that you’re in Philadelphia is quite amazing. I don't have to go to New York. I don't have to go to Las Vegas. I don't have to go to Atlantic City to perform at a beautiful venue because we have Fabrika. It allows me to be a big performer. It allowed the big drag that Sapphira is known for on Drag Race to develop. It’s a venue that catered to my growth. I love that space.”" - candis mclean

"Fabrika, a Fishtown spot serving up homemade pasta, often hosts live cabaret and jazz performances and drag brunches. The large dining space has a wrap-around balcony with a great view of the stage in the middle of the room, long lounge chairs and tables, lots of crystal chandeliers, and plenty of glowing purple light beaming down from the ceiling. While you’re here, you can order things rabbit ragu, squid ink linguine, small plates like citrusy shrimp and scallop ceviche, and a lamb shank for the table. " - candis mclean

"Fabrika, a Fishtown spot serving up homemade pasta, often hosts live cabaret and jazz performances and drag brunches. The large dining space has a wrap-around balcony with a great view of the stage in the middle of the room, long lounge chairs and tables, lots of crystal chandeliers, and plenty of glowing purple light beaming down from the ceiling. While you’re here on a date night, you can order dishes like squid ink linguine and get some ideas for the bedroom from any of the shows. " - candis mclean

"Between the burlesque shows, jazz performances, and fire dancers, a birthday at Fabrika in Fishtown can be a real showstopper. The large dining space has a wrap-around balcony with a great view of the stage, lounge chairs and long tables, crystal chandeliers, and glowing purple light beaming down from the ceiling. Order small plates like the citrusy shrimp and scallop ceviche, pastas like the rabbit ragu or squid ink linguine, and lamb shank for the table. And if you stay out all night and need reviving, you can just come back for the drag brunch. " - candis mclean, alison kessler