Rittenhouse Spring Festival
The weather gods finally decided to smile down on Philly this past Saturday as the city shut down the streets of Rittenhouse Square for the annual Spring Festival. After previewing the tastes of the day at the Rittenhouse Row Kick Off Party this past Tuesday, we all had high expectations for this annual Philadelphia event. As always, when it comes to food and drinks, this city does not disappoint.
We started our day at the Blue Moon tent, where the smiling faces of the reps greeted us, handing out samples of their new flavors and trusty originals. We tried an interesting Pale Ale brew that’s been added to their repertoire this year – definitely different. Check it out and decide for yourself…
Many of our favorites from the Kick Off party had booths on display Saturday, serving up fantastic amounts of their culinary delights to the masses. The pure volume of attendance milling about the city streets made for interesting eating options, leaving most to fashion tables out of their own hands.
Alma de Cuba, among a few others, had tables positioned along the route, providing revelers a much-needed opportunity to get off their feet and enjoy the scenery. And by scenery, of course, I mean people. Food wasn’t the only thing on display on Saturday. A whole host of personalities turned out for the day, and people-watching provided ample amounts of quality entertainment.
I’ve heard before that dog owner’s tend to look like their canine friends – there appears to be more than a grain of truth in this saying.
Away from the craziness of the streets, sunbathers and those just in need of a brief respite could be found lounging in the grassy areas of Rittenhouse Square.
After a day of first-rate food, drinks, and company, who could blame anyone for needing a little time-out?
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Photos: Mike King