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20 July 2016 – The Democratic National Convention is just around the corner and PUNCH Media has the run down of best restaurants, cocktails, #DNCDeals, Hillary-inspired gelato flavors, late-night spots and everything else you need to know about the DNC.

Ocean Prime
124 S 15th St, website, (215)-563-0163
Philadelphia’s most lux seafood and steak destination is located smack in the middle of Center City. Ocean Prime is cooking up DNC Viewing Parties: $100 per person includes tax and gratuity for up to 3.5 hours of watching, noshing and imbibing. The package includes wine, beer, and assorted hors d’oeuvres. Cocktails may be added to the package for an additional $15 per. Private viewing rooms are available in Ocean Prime’s Fairmount Room {up to 14}, The Rittenhouse Room {up to 25} and The Manayunk Room {up to 28}.

Additionally, Ocean Prime’s The Delegate cocktail is being mixed special for the DNC and is made with Philadelphia Distilling’s Bluecoat American Dry Gin and Federal Distilling’s Stateside Vodka — the official gin and vodka of the DNC — and both locally produced within the city of Philadelphia. Ocean Prime’s expert bar staff is using Lillet Rosé for and added twist on a classic vesper cocktail. $12

The Delegate DNC Cocktail Ocean Prime

The Delegate cocktail at Ocean Prime

Square 1682
121 S 17th St, website, (215)-563-5008
Celebrating the DNC with a specialty cocktail cooked up by lead bartender Daniel Kulisek. Kulisek’s The Hillary: a shot of Bulleit Rye served neat with a Diet Coke on side, garnished with a lemon twist. $12. Additionally Square 1682 will serve Staff Meal trays {a multi-course dinner complete with a Miller Highlife pony} until Midnight during the DNC. $25.

Red Owl Tavern
433 Chestnut St, website, (215)-923-2267
Red Owl Tavern — the expansive restaurant and bar across the street from Independence Mall and the Liberty Bell — has a super talented Lead Bartender in Kyle Darrow. For the DNC, Darrow is mixing up I’m with Her{b} — a herb-infused El Presidente classic cocktail which plays off a popular Clinton slogan. I’m with Her{b} fuses Bacardi Superior Rum, herb-infused Doling Blanc Vermouth, Cointreau and grenadine. $12 {Photo below}

Additionally, Red Owl is offering a special #DNCDEAL by offering the restaurant’s popular Red Owl Tavern Burger with a Dock Street collaborative beer Red Awl Ale — exclusive to Red Owl Tavern — for $20.16 at lunch for the week of the DNC.

Red Owl Tavern’s full dinner service extends to 1:30am Monday-Thursday during the convention.

ROT Burger

photo credit: Chris Fascenelli

Capofitto + Capogiro
233 Chestnut St., website, (215)-897-9999
Capofitto in Old City and Capogiro locations across town, is offering various DNC themed flavors of their award-winning Capogiro gelato. Think Hillary Hot Sauce – Chocolate gelato with a hot pepper caramel swirl, I’m Not Baking Cookies – Fior di latte with chocolate chip cookie crumbles, and Feel the Burnt Sugar. Additionally, all locations will have extended hours during the DNC.

The Twisted Tail
509 S 2nd St, website, (215)-558-2471
This popular Head House Square bourbon bar, live music venue and Southern-inspired New American restaurant is offering 15 percent off all of Chef Leo Forneas’ menu for people who take a photo with one of the donkeys around town and share it on social media using #TwistedTail

SkyGarten at Top of the Tower
1717 Arch St, website, (215)-557-1999
Philly’s highest beer garden will extend their hours during the Democratic National Convention: Monday-Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 6-11pm. These extended hours will give everyone more time to enjoy #DNCDEAL exclusive Bluecoat American Dry Gin and Tonic – $8 during the DNC.

BRICK and MORTAR
315 N 12th St, website, (215)-923-1596
BAM is serving up a hyperlocal #DNCDeal with a “Wit or Witout Philly Cheesesteak” served with caramelized mushrooms and whiz on a Sarcone’s Roll and served with fries. The cheesesteak is accompanied by a signature BAM Beer Cocktail featuring Kensington’s own St. Benjamin Brewing’s Wit or Witout Wheat Beer. $20.16 for the #PhillyPairing.

Devil’s Den
1148 S 11th St, website, (215)-339-0855
Devil’s Den is open late in honor of the #DNC! Grab a bite off of their signature American comfort food menu until 1am or come by this neighborhood staple until 2am and enjoy their 17 rotating drafts and 200 bottles.

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