Now I know there are many readers here that love to eat and enjoy food, and I get the occasional email" Mistress, where should I go to dine when I'm in Philly?" Being the ever gossipy, I mean, informative tour guide I like to share these places that tickle me so. And last night I experienced a neatly tucked away gem. My good friend Claire Voyant had been visiting since last week and last night was her last night here, so we and other of her chic friends went to dinner. I have known dear Claire Voyant longer than I believe any of the Mistress's friends, going back twenty years from our interior design days, and many, many,many husbands ago. But that's another story. Anywho we went to dine at The Cooperage in the Society Hill neighborhood on Philadelphia. The Mistress like to get their early to case the joint.(code for she likes to get her ass to the bar for some good stiffeners.) Whilest waiting for said company to arrival, the bartender couldn't have been more informative on the wines and whiskeys I was sampling and he even offered boiled peanuts to go with my beverages. I was thrilled by the experience. I just hope the cute bartender got my napkin with the lipstick marks on it with my number and measurements! Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar combines southern bistro fare with an eclectic list of wine and whiskey from around the world. The Cooperage palette mixes industrial, contemporary and rustic elements with wooden features adding color and warmth throughout.
Painted brick and exposed spiral ducts highlight the raw, industrial space while barn light pendants provide general light over whitewashed wood floors. A large distressed bead board and stone topped horseshoe bar welcomes all who enter, surrounded by high top marble tables perfect for relaxing with friends. Beneath a series of vintage chandeliers sit several oak tables and a long leather banquette providing an inclusive yet intimate dining area. The connected Cooperage Café showcases farm fresh food, pastries and specialty coffee displayed in reclaimed barn wood and recycled wine and fruit crates. Whether you’re here to dine or craving a grab-and-go from the café, you’ll love Cooperage for thier fresh ingredients, friendly service and comforting, stylish atmosphere. Some of our entrees-
And I must say it was a wonderful night. And it was so nice to see you Claire! We must do this again-soon! Tootles!
Love the understated style. Looks like a beautiful place to have a drink or dine.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place. My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place around happy hour time the other day. We stopped in to grab a drink and were very happy with our experience. There was a variety of different drink specials and the bartender was really friendly and helpful. We also ordered the sample cheese platter which was fun and came with snacks that accompanied the cheeses.
ReplyDeleteMy only concern was trying to find the entrance. They needed some sort of sign or a menu outside.
We are so going there when I come there. I love my whiskey!!! Just watch out at the end of the night! But you crack me up!
ReplyDeleteI said it once I'll say it again, Philadelphia has some of the most intresting places to dine! I love the boiled peanuts thing!
ReplyDeleteGirl you are too funny! Now your drinking durning the week!! I'd been so excited to head to Cooperage for the longest time. I think I went with the wrong idea though, my thought was quiet, dark, subdued. I headed there with a book by myself . . . wrong idea. When I arrived, it was jampacked with the happy hour crowd who progressively got louder by the minute. I quickly felt misplaced with my book and glass of chardonnay.
ReplyDeleteThe menu, however, was interesting enough to bring me back. And I will be sure to go back, with friends, and for dinner. Philadelphians who explore southern fare on their menu are worth a second shot in my book. For a quiet drink, it was just not the place to go. And I hear the nachos are to die for!
The Mistress like to get their early to case the joint out. (code word for she likes to get their early to sit at the bar for a few stiffners! You are to funny. I cant take another laugh this week!
ReplyDeleteCool place Mistress!
ReplyDeleteAt this rate, I'm going to need two weeks in Philly. And now your text makes much more sense -- peanuts.
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