Modern American cuisine & cocktails in a contemporary bi-level space inside the Hotel Palomar.
"Square 1682 is doing Thanksgiving in a big way with an elegant à la carte menu and a Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go package that includes a herb-crusted turkey breast, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, brioche stuffing, cranberry mostarda, gravy, sweet potato pie, and Parker House rolls. Meals are priced at $65 for two, $120 for four, and $180 for six, and include reheating instructions. There’s also the option of a 3-course tasting menu ($60 per person), allowing diners to select a dish from each course. Orders for the to-go package must be placed (via phone by 215-563-5008) by Monday, November 25 at 6 pm, with pickup available on Wednesday, November 27 starting at noon." - Ernest Owens
"Located inside of the Kimpton Hotel Palomar in Center City, this restaurant isn’t a typical spot to eat while staycationing in Philly. New executive chef Patrick Czerniak has a new seasonal New American menu that’s infused with influences from Polish, Asian, and Italian cuisine." - Ernest Owens
"For those looking for a relaxed and casual New Year’s Eve dining experience, Square 1682 in Center City has an à la carte holiday menu that includes affordable entrées (such as their seared farro island salmon for $30, red curry and roots for $22, half jerk chicken for $32 and 16oz Ribeye for $52). Starting at 9 pm, diners can enjoy a DJ, specialty cocktails at the bar, champagne, and more chill festive vibes. Reservations are now available to be made at OpenTable." - Ernest Owens
"Rittenhouse’s modern American kitchen butters up diners with a pretty affordable surf-and-turf dinner ($35 per person), complete with a Champagne cocktail, dry-aged New York strip with butter poached lobster, and black truffle whipped potatoes. Call to order. — T.P." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme
"Square 1682 at the Hotel Palomar is planning a five-course menu with Caribbean flair from chef Mackenson Horebe. Among the offerings: bone marrow ravioli, cornbread, crispy Brussels sprouts, turkey breast, smoked country ham, vegan cauliflower curry, challah stuffing, and whipped sweet potatoes. Dessert brings a choice between apple biscuit bread pudding or frosted beignets. $65; 4-9 pm." - Sarah Maiellano