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First Friday February 3: Rex 1516

by Drink Philly on Jan 21, 2012 in Event Listing
First Friday February 3: Rex 1516

Drink Philly is supporting local artistic talent, restaurants and beverage makers for First Friday! Come enjoy food and drink tastings and check out some great local art and music. 

This month, the about-to-open Rex 1516 will be serving samples of "triple threat" mac 'n' cheese (made using gruyere, swiss, fontina) with roasted tomatoes, plus a traditional jambalaya. They'll pair the eats with samples of winter sangria (orange, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and Crane Lake Viognier from California.

ABSOLUTELY NO COVER CHARGE. (Valid ID is required, only 21+ will be admitted.)

The event goes from 5-9 PM on Friday, February 3 and you may come and go as you please.  Please RSVP below ahead of time.

Join us for the afterparty at Q BBQ & Tequilla for $1 off Craft Drafts, 1/2 off Moonshine Margarita's, and extended deal on bar bites, till 11pm!


Featured Artists:
Daniel Howard
Kevin B. Huang
Miguel Antonio Horn (website)
Rachel Lynn Kotkoskie (website)
Robert Baruch (website)
Joanna Platt (website)

Live Jazz

Our address is:
239 Chestnut Street (3rd & Chestnut)
Second Floor, Unit B
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Already a First Friday addict? Perfect! Stop by and say hello! Never tried it before? Here's the deal: On the first Friday of every month the art galleries and a few other venues in Old City open their doors and welcome you to eat, drink and enjoy the galleries FOR FREE!

Drink Philly will also be on the lookout for artists to feature in future months as well. Are you an art student? This is a great way to showcase your talent! Come by, check it out – it's the hottest spot in town for First Friday goings on.


 Photo via Flickr user Truk155

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Event Date: 02/03
Event Time: 5-9 PM
Location: Drink Philly HQ
Price: FREE

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