Sickness, school, and sleep have really gotten in the way of me writing this post (doesn’t my life sound fabulous?), so it’s about a week late. But that comes with the territory, right? The grad school territory, the cold season territory, the winter in Philly territory… I feel like a hibernating bear. But I did manage to come out of my lady cave for a few choice hours last week to head over to Revolution House in Old City for Yelp Philly’s Freedom to Party!!
Yelp goes hard in the paint.
I brought my pal Martha after her demonstration of being an excellent +1 at the Confections and Cocktails party at Williams-Sonoma and, moments after we hopped off the El, we rolled into Revolution House. Once inside, we were treated like VIPs (VIY[elpers]?) as we enjoyed some of the finest food and drink that Revolution House had to offer.
Rev Dog – beef hot dog, guacamole
sweet & sour peppers, cheddar cheese, carmelized onions
Pizza and Beer – My kind of joint
Sexy Sangria
Other than just a-MAH-zing food and drink (seriously, those Rev Dog bites were decadent), this event had it all. Feats of strength (watching Chef Luca lift trays full of salmon), excitement (As the sandwich chalk-board tumbles towards us all, imminent doom looming, will we be saved?!), laughing, crying (don’t worry, it was just from laughing), chills (from icy cold beers), heat (from the dreamiest heat lamps known to mankind), and, of course, the gorgeous movers and shakers of Philadelphia’s chosen ones: The Yelp Elite. I’ll admit, before this event, I’d only ogled Revolution House as I walked to various bars in Old City, assuming it was just some restaurant. How wrong I was….
You know what you can’t see from walking past Revolution House? THE HEATED ROOF DECK!!
Is there anything better than a nice warm deck on a chilly Autumn night?
I submit that there is not.
Don’t mind the bushy brows, I’m channeling my inner Frida.
From a champagne toast to start the night to a decadent Winter warmer of boozy cider, Revolution House brought out the heavy hitters. The tiny ladies pouring the wines and beers downstairs were an ABSOLUTE JOY, and started my night off the right way. But, as things started dying down in the bottom of Revolution House, I wondered what mysteries awaited me upstairs. I followed a tray of crab canolis (the only dish that I tried which didn’t excite my palate and awaken all of my other senses like a rapturous alarm clock inviting everyone to the party) up the stairs and was excited to see even more treats.
Gimme that fishy!!
And, despite Martha spilling and making a GIANT MESS (tsk tsik), we both left full of the holiday spirit (or holiday spirits? Jeez, there were a lot of bevvies….) It was a glorious way to celebrate the end of my FIRST HALF of final projects. But don’t worry, there’s plenty more finals where those came from…. guess I’ll have to head back to Revolution House for their Mad Elf/Mad Dreams party next Friday. Shucks….
Tiniest tenders ever.
Thank you, Revolution House and Yelp Philly. You sure know how to show a girl a good time.
Off to study. Or nurse this cup of Theraflu…
What’s your favorite type of bar to hit up during those chilly winter nights?!
Food, Sweat, and Beers 
Sounds like a great night! I’ve been curious about Revolution House, but haven’t had a chance to go yet.
And now for the answer to your question…
If you happened to see The Layover Philadelphia on the Travel Channel the other night, you will see that Philly is chock full of fine eating and drinking establishments. It’s like there’s a new place opening every week! That being said, I still like the classic or soon to be classic bars/eateries of Philly: Monk’s, Good Dog, Tria, McGillan’s, Fergie’s, Standard Tap, and several others. Great food. Great drink. Great people. And some solid music make for a great night out at the bars!
Cheers!
G-LO
I FINALLY watched it. And now I can’t wait to follow in his footsteps in eating my way through Philly!
Excellent! Look forward to following your journey. Maybe we’ll even see you at the bars. Enjoy!
Happy Holidays!
G-LO
I like a good wine bar with a cozy fireplace. Used to live near one in Chicago!
The eyebrows are in…think Kate Middleton 🙂
Tell me where!
Webster Wine Bar! http://websterwinebar.com
Let me know if you go!
I like a good ________ with a cozy fireplace. Seriously, any word in that blank will do. AND Am headed to Chicago in a few weeks!! Color me stoked. I’m going to hunt down those fireplaces.
Webster’s Wine Bar. Check it out!
http://websterwinebar.com
Did your “elite status” transfer over from the Triangle or did you have to “earn it” in Philly?
I actually earned it in Philly. I asked the Triangle manager if I should apply in NC or wait, she suggested to wait. I’d visited enough Philly places/written reviews on them by the time I moved to fit in seamlessly, though.
I don’t eat meat anymore, but I’ll admit that those Rev Dogs look delicious (this is saying a lot!!!).
I’m a firm believer in celebrating to get through finals/projects/etc. Work and Play!
And I can’t really answer your question for a few more months 😉
Liar. Yes “Nicole” can answer that question.
My favorite bar for chilly winter nights: small dive bars where everyone wears jeans and flannel… or my favorite: The Little Bear Saloon in Evergreen, CO http://www.littlebearsaloon.com/
I love if those flannel wearers also rock some sweet beards. Tis the season.
Work, play, and turning 21. All important parts of school, I think.
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