{"id":198688,"date":"2026-05-21T08:57:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T08:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/198688\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T08:57:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T08:57:13","slug":"a-taste-of-summer-in-philly-where-to-eat-sip-and-chill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/198688\/","title":{"rendered":"A taste of summer in Philly: Where to eat, sip and chill"},"content":{"rendered":"

Philadelphia\u2019s summer<\/a> food and drink scene is packed with seasonal menus, rooftop bars, and frozen cocktails designed for warm-weather dining.<\/p>\n

Assembly Rooftop Lounge<\/p>\n

At Assembly, visitors can indulge in a refreshed menu built for rooftop dining and sharing. Standouts include the Carne Guisada Taco with chili lime aioli, Tuna Poke layered with citrus ponzu and taro chips, and a Laguna Blanca Salmon Cake, alongside warm-weather favorites like roasted corn guacamole, burrata caprese, and lobster rolls.<\/p>\n

The summer-forward approach continues with sweets like a pineapple cheesecake and Limoncello mousse, while the cocktail program highlights fresh herbs, citrus, and fruit-driven flavors in drinks like the strawberry-infused \u2018Pulling Straws,\u2019 the cucumber-mint \u2018Garden Party,\u2019 and the tropical \u2018Staycation.\u2019 Locals can also order up frozen cocktails (including a seasonal Fros\u00e9) plus mocktails like the Strawberry Ginger Smash and Cucumber Mint \u201cGin\u201d Spritz.<\/p>\n

1840 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, assemblyrooftop.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Levain x Milk Jawn<\/p>\n

This summer, Levain Bakery has teamed up with Milk Jawn to bring a local twist to its famed cookies. The collab pairs Levain\u2019s signature oversized bites with Milk Jawn\u2019s award-winning ice cream (made with fresh Pennsylvania dairy) with menu items like customizable Cookies \u00e0 la Mode, new mini ice cream sandwiches, and classic affogatos topped with freshly poured espresso. Locals can nab the warm-weather treats at Levain’s Center City location.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1518 Walnut St., levainbakery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Jet Wine Bar\/Garden<\/p>\n

Jet Wine Garden, located next to Jet Wine Bar at 15th and South Street, offers a unique perspective into ancient wines with a selection curated by owner and archaeologist, Jill Weber. To take it a step further, this summer, Philadelphians will gain insider access with a series of wine events, including one on July 15 dubbed \u2018Let Freedom Flow.\u2019 This tasting salutes \u201cthe rebels, revolutionaries, and curious drinkers of the wine world and is your passport to wines made by bold vintners who defy convention and redefine what\u2019s possible in the glass.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t make it out in July, another event on Aug. 19 might be more your speed. Dubbed the \u2018Queens of the Desert\u2019 wine tasting, this event will feature vino inspired by the lands of ancient queens. Tickets to both events come out to be $79 and include the pours, snacks, tax and gratuity.<\/p>\n

1525 South St., jetwinebar.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Attico Rooftop<\/p>\n

Perched atop the Cambria Hotel overlooking the Avenue of the Arts, this restaurant offers a stylish summer escape where guests can cool off with their viral margarita soft serve, sip freezer martinis during live jazz nights (every second and fourth Thursday), or unwind at happy hour from 4 to 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

219 S Broad St., atticorooftop.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Sophie\u2019s BBQ<\/p>\n

This summer, smoky barbecue flavors have made their way to Manayunk with Sophie’s BBQ’s first expansion from the Main Line. Set up as a new kitchen inside the recently opened Love City Manayunk, Executive Chef and owner Greg Herman has partnered with Melissa and Kevin Walter to serve the Havertown favorites\u2019 signature comfort food seven nights a week. The menu is packed with bold seasonal flavors, including smokehouse nachos, pork belly burnt ends, BBQ sliders, brisket cheesesteaks, St. Louis ribs, pulled pork and chicken, candy bacon mac, collard greens, and butterscotch cornbread.<\/p>\n

4323 Main St., lovecitybrewing.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Franklin Ice Cream Bar\u00a0<\/p>\n

At Franklin Ice Cream Bar, there\u2019s plenty to choose from when it comes to the sweet summer staple. The shop\u2019s Keystone Bars range from pre-packaged treats like strawberry shortcake, coffee toffee almond, vegan hydrox cookie, and strawberry matcha, to custom bars dipped in housemade dark or milk chocolate and finished with rotating toppings.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a rotating list of ice cream sandwiches (think snickerdoodle with sea salt caramel or double chocolate with peanut butter ice cream) and frozen custard choices, including gelati and specialty drops like cr\u00e8me de Lafayette swirled with berry compote. Seasonal highlights also include ice cream cakes featuring local blueberries from Hammonton, NJ, plus classics like hot fudge and malt-heavy creations. Limited-edition flavors across both Franklin Fountain and Franklin Ice Cream Bar will also debut this summer, including cherry pie ice cream, root beer sorbet and pretzel-and-peanut-butter \u201cPretzel-delphias.\u201d<\/p>\n

112 Market St., franklinfountain.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Super Lyte x Saint Spritz<\/p>\n

Ready-to-drink beverages are a go-to in the summer, and there are some new selections to check out in 2026. Super Lyte is a \u00a0new non-carbonated Vodka + Ade RTD from the makers of Surfside. The fresh batch of sippers offer nostalgic sports drink-inspired flavors like fruit punch, orange, lemon lime, and Blue Chill in a lighter format with 90 calories, zero sugar, and no bubbles.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Saint Spritz<\/a> offers breezy aperitivo culture in a can with its lineup of wine-based spritzes made with real fruit juice, natural botanicals, and no added sugar. The female-founded brand\u2019s newest release, Sardinia, blends passion fruit and mango flavors inspired by Mediterranean summers and joins the brand\u2019s other core varieties like Amalfi, Sicily, and Hugo, plus non-alcoholic options.\u00a0<\/p>\n

superlyte.com <\/a>and saintspritz.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Borgata\u2019s Summer Social\u00a0<\/p>\n

This summer, Borgata\u2019s Outdoor Pool will once again host its Summer Social with the theme this year of ‘Americana: A Summer Legacy.’ Set for June 26, this high-energy culinary event led by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Symon will take over the space with food, drinks and live entertainment.<\/p>\n

Guests can expect elevated takes on classic backyard favorites \u2014 from barbecue and burgers to lobster rolls and clambake seafood boils \u2014 alongside craft cocktails and a curated beverage lineup featuring Jack Daniel\u2019s, Sagamore Rye, and Samuel Adams. The event will be in full swing from 8 to 10 p.m., and there\u2019s also a VIP option with early access to the event and reserved poolside cabana seating. Tickets start at\u00a0 $125 for GA.<\/p>\n

1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, New Jersey borgata.mgmresorts.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Turks Head Wines<\/p>\n

This summer, Turks Head Wines has debuted three warm-weather-ready wines to the area. The fresh Philly lineup includes the 2024 Chenin Blanc from Clarksburg\u2019s Wilson Vineyard, which the brand says is ideal with shellfish, grilled fish, lemony chicken dishes, and goat cheese; the 2025 Ros\u00e9 from Sonoma County\u2019s Olson Vineyard, which pairs beautifully with a watermelon and feta salad, sashimi, and spring vegetable pasta primavera; and the fruit-forward 2023 Merlot from Russian River Valley\u2019s Boschetti Vineyard, a natural match for grilled meats, salmon, mushroom dishes, and smoky barbecue flavors. The wines are available online in 36 states and at Turks\u2019 tasting room and bottle shoppe in West Chester.<\/p>\n

120 N. Church St, West Chester, turksheadwines.com<\/a><\/p>\n

MORE: Retro design, disco fries and DJ sets: Inside Percy Diner & Bar<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Philadelphia\u2019s summer food and drink scene is packed with seasonal menus, rooftop bars, and frozen cocktails designed for…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":198689,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[37611,40942,69,71,70,7625,22806,3668,5997],"class_list":["post-198688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-philadelphia","tag-flavors","tag-ice-cream","tag-philadelphia","tag-philadelphia-headlines","tag-philadelphia-news","tag-philly","tag-rooftop","tag-summer","tag-wine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/198688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=198688"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/198688\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/198689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=198688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=198688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=198688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}