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Silk City Details
Illuminating a stretch of Spring Garden Street with the neon lighting from its first incarnation as a diner, Silk City has quickly become one of Philadelphia's most popular destinations since reopening in 2007. It's even gotten the attention of the
New York Times
, who call the place "the hottest party in town."
Silk City can be described as a diner/restaurant/bar/nightclub hybrid — the kind where you can get beer (or mojitos) and a burger, then spend the rest of the night dancing to your favorite guilty pleasure tracks from the 90s.
New owner Mark Bee also runs the show at a nearby gastro-pub (
North Third
). Together, the restaurants are bringing a new generation of the hip and hungry to the artistic Northern Liberties neighborhood.
Cuisine
It's important to recognize immediately that Silk City
does not
serve your typical diner food. It's a veritable destination for dinner even if you have no interest in dancing afterward. And while you
can
order diner staples like a roast beef or grilled cheese sandwich, they are modern variations on classics that will not disappoint. And you will also be tempted by more gourmet options — like duck and mushroom spring rolls, pulled pork empanadas and the much-praised Thai chili glazed ribs.
Also consider ordering the "Ultimate BLT." This monster of a sandwich is loaded with wild boar bacon, crisp lettuce and the very rare fried green tomato. Don't worry about counting calories — you can dance off the sandwich after dinner.
And brunch at Silk City is simply outstanding. The huevos rancheros are spicy and flavorful; the omelets incorporate ingredients like crab and avocado; and with an impressive array of microbrews behind the bar, you have plenty of reasons to tap the hair of the dog.
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