ByTimothy Walton 
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 5:40PM
RITTENHOUSE SQUARE (WPVI) — Inside the Rittenhouse Hotel, RJ Smith is serving Afro-Caribbean dishes with an 8-course dining experience overlooking the iconic Rittenhouse Square.
RJ is the mastermind and chef behind the supper club. Running the restaurant while still a senior in college at Drexel University. The 21-year-old plans to graduate in June.
He started the supper club 2 years ago on campus with a table he bought on Facebook and rotating menu. The opportunity to take it up a notch at Rittenhouse Hotel came when Scarpetta closed and the space was open until a new steak house moves in this summer.
The Ocho Supper Club is in residence until July serving dinner every other Sunday.
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210 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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