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Silk City Diner Bar


Last Updated: 11/30/2009

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City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Country: US
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Friday, May 29, 2009 
The big news this week is the much anticipated opening of our Beer Garden! Passersby have been waiting anxiously since the winter months to see the unveiling of a truly unique seating area on the corner of Spring Garden and Lawrence. Drinking, dining and lounging under the sun & stars is now a reality in Northern Liberties. The patio holds an array of colorful picnic tables and retro lawn furniture, as well as a full island-inspired bar with six taps of both local & imported brews and a variety of specialty cockails, such as Watermelon Rum Punch and Absolut Peach Lemonade. The full dinner menu is available from 5pm daily and beginning June 6th, the garden will also be open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays 10am - 4pm.

Come join us in our garden getaway for one of Philly's best outside scenes!

BEER GARDEN HOURS:
Bar open Sun - Thurs 4pm - 12am and Fri & Sat 4pm - 1am
Dinner served daily after 5pm
Sat & Sun Brunch 10am - 4pm
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 

Check it out! Apparently we're the second thing to do when you get to Philly. The first being visiting City Hall and we can't really compete with that!


http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/05/10/travel/10hours.html?ref=travel
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 

SILK CITY COCKTAILS______________________________________________________________________

THE PINK PANTHER
STRAWBERRY MARTINI: VODKA, PINEAPPLE, STRAWBERRY PUREE
SERVED UP 7

PURPLE RAIN
POMEGRANATE MARGARITA: TEQUILA, TRIPLE SEC, POMEGRANATE PUREE
SERVED ON THE ROCKS 7.50

THE SPRING GARDEN
MOJITO: BACARDI LIMON, FRESH LIME AND MINT, SUGAR, SPLASH OF SODA
SERVED ON THE ROCKS 7

MANDARIN EXPRESS
SVEDKA CLEMENTINE VODKA, FRESH MANDARIN PUREE, TRIPLE SEC, SUGAR RIM 7

JADED RUBY
ABSOLUT RUBY RED, FRESH LIME, GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, SUGAR RIMMED
SERVED UP 7

WHITE SANGRIA
WHITE WINE, BRANDY, APPLE LIQUOR, FRESH ORANGES & APPLES
SERVED ON THE ROCKS 5 / PITCHER 15



BOTTLED BEER_____________________________________________________________________________

PBR CAN 2
BUDWEISER 3
MILLER LITE 3
MILLER HIGH LIFE 3
SLY FOX PHOENIX PALE ALE (CAN) 3
BLUE MOON 4
AMSTEL LIGHT 4
HEINEKEN 4
CORONA 4
PACIFICO 4
SEA DOG BLUEBERRY WHEAT 4
WOODCHUCK GRANNY SMITH CIDER 4
PBC ROWHOUSE RED 4
LAGUNITAS PILS & IPA 4
DOGFISH INDIAN BROWN ALE 4
DOGFISH 60 MINUTE IPA 4
GUINNESS PUB CAN 5
LINDENMAN’S FRAMBOISE 13
SLY FOX SAISON VOS 25OZ 13
LA FIN DU MONDE 25OZ 13
BROOKLYN LOCAL 1 25 OZ 13.50
CHIMAY RED 25OZ 15
CLAUSTHALER NON-ALCOHOLIC 3.50



DRAFT BEER_______________________________________________________________________________

YUENGLING LAGER 3
STELLA ARTOIS 5
TROEGS DREAMWEAVER WHEAT 5
BEAR REPUBLIC RACER 5 IPA 5.50
PHILLY BREWING CO. KENZINGER 4
BELLS 2 HEARTED ALE 5



WHITE WINE________________________________________________________________________________

DRAGANI PINOT GRIGIO, ITALY 5/20
FRESH SOFT FLAVOR, OFF DRY

MONTES CHARDONNAY, CHILE 6/25
FRUITY WINE, GOOD BODY AND BALANCE, CREAMY AND COMPLEX IN MID PALATE, NICE AND ELEGANT FINISH

DOMAINE DE GOURNIER SAUVIGNON BLANC, FRANCE 7/30
SUBTLE AND EASY DRINKING WITH MINERAL CHARACTERISTICS



RED WINE________________________________________________________________________________

STEPHEN VINCENT MERLOT, CALIFORNIA 6/25
A FULL BODIED MERLOT FROM SONOMA COUNTY WITH MEDIUM TANNINS FEATURING BERRY AND PLUM CHARACTERISTICS

MARK WEST PINOT NOIR, CALIFORNIA 7/30
AROMAS OF BLACK CHERRY AND RASPBERRY. SPICY FINISH OF TOBACCO AND CEDAR FINISH ON THE PALATE

JEKEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CALIFORNIA 7/30
A BORDEAUX STYLE CABERNET, DISTINCT NOTES OF PLUM, VANILLA AND BLACK CHERRY



SPARKLING________________________________________________________________________________

FREIXENET CAVA BRUT, SPAIN 6.5/25
PEACH AND CITRUS, MEDIUM BODIED, LONG DRY FINISH

SOPHIA COPPOLA MINI (CAN), CALIFORNIA 8
CRISP APPLE, JUICY MELON

MOET AND CHANDON WHITE STAR, FRANCE 70
EXTRA-DRY, SOFT PALATE WITH A FRUITY FINISH
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 

PIE DU JOUR
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream · 6

HURRICANE KEY LIME PIE
Pomegranate Drizzle · 7

WARM CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIE
Chocolate Ice Cream, Crème Anglaise, Strawberry Sauce · 6

CHOCOLATE BANANA BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING
Crème Anglaise · 6

ROOT BEER FLOAT
Locally Brewed Root Beer, Home Made Cookies · 5

SORBET
Mango, Raspberry or Passion Fruit · 5

BELLISSIMO GELATO
Vanilla Bean, Dark Chocolate, Banana Praline · 5
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 
EGGS & OMELETS___________________________________________________________________________

EGGS BENEDICT
canadian bacon, english muffin, hollandaise, roasted potatoes · 10

ROASTED PORTABELLO MUSHROOM OMELET
spinach, swiss, roasted potatoes · 9

SMOKED SALMON OMELET
baby arugula, goat cheese, roasted potatoes · 10

BACON AND SAUSAGE OMELET
caramelized onions, sharp cheddar cheese · 9

TOFU SCRAMBLE
fresh tomatoes, scallions, mushrooms, spinach, potatoes & fresh herbs with a fruit salad · 9

BREAKFAST SPECIAL
two eggs any style, potatoes or cheddar cheese grits & toast · 5
(add breakfast meat for $2)

HUERVOS RANCHEROS
black beans, jack cheese, fried eggs, sour cream, salsa, jalapeños · 9



FROM THE GRIDDLE________________________________________________________________________

CINNAMON HONEY FRENCH TOAST · 7

THREE BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
with powdered sugar · 7

MAPLE BACON CAKE
three pancakes with bacon & maple brown sugar syrup · 9

BELGIAN STYLE WAFFLE
with powdered sugar and whipped cream · 7 

VERY BERRY WAFFLE
fresh berries, blackberry-bluebarry sauce & strawberry sauce · 9

HANGOVER HELPER
french toast stuffed with scrapple, two fried eggs, potatoes · 10

FARMHOUSE SAUSAGE & SAWMILL GRAVY
southern style pork sausage gravy over buttermilk biscuits · 8

BREAKFAST SLIDERS
two english muffin sandwiches with pork roll, fried egg and cheese with roasted potatoes · 7



SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES______________________________________________________________
(all sandwiches are served with fries and a pickle)

VEGETARIAN TOMATO SOUP
grilled cheese crouton · 6

BAGEL PLATE
smoked salmon, whitefish salad, cream cheese, capers, cucumbers, lettuce, tomato, onion · 11

CHICKEN WINGS SPICY BUFFALO OR THAI CHILI GLAZED
one pound · 7 two pounds ·11

SILK SALAD
grape tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, avocado, herb croutons, red wine vinaigrette· 7

CAESAR SALAD
shredded grana padano cheese, herbed croutons, creamy caesar dressing · 7

CRISPY BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD
panko chicken, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bacon, buttermilk blue cheese dressing · 8

HOT ROAST BEEF SANDWICH
gruyere, horseradish & black pepper cream, french dip · 10

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
provolone, crisp proscuitto, balsamic onions, roasted garlic-tomato aioli · 9

SILK CITY BURGER
bibb lettuce, beefsteak tomato, red onion · 8

Additions .75 · Caramelized Onions, Bacon, Mushrooms, Pickled Jalapenos, Guacamole,
American, Swiss, Cheddar, Bleu Cheese

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 
SOUPS & SALADS___________________________________________________________________________

VEGETARIAN TOMATO SOUP
with grilled cheese crouton · 6

SILK SALAD
grape tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, carrots, herbed croutons, red wine vinaigrette · 7

CAESAR SALAD
shredded grana padano cheese, herbed croutons, creamy caesar dressing · 7

CRISPY BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD
panko chicken, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bacon, buttermilk blue cheese dressing · 8

HONEY ROASTED BEET SALAD
baby arugula & spinach, oranges, feta cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette · 8

(add herb grilled chicken 3 · crispy chicken 3 · grilled tofu 3 · shrimp 5)



APPETIZERS________________________________________________________________________________

SMOKED CHICKEN QUESADILLA
caramelized onions, corn, poblano & red peppers, monteray jack & cheddar cheese
with salsa, guacamole & sour cream · 9

EDAMAME BEANS
soy ginger & sea salt dipping sauces · 5.5

CILANTRO SPICED FRIED CALAMARI
with a citrus-chili aioli · 9

FRESH CUT CHEESE FRIES
housemade cheese sauce, scallions, chipotle ketchup · 4

CHICKEN WINGS SPICY BUFFALO OR THAI CHILI GLAZED
one pound · 7 two pounds · 11

BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE
garlic bread crust · 5

BLACKENED FISH TACOS
sweet plantains, pineapple-rum salsa · 10



SANDWICHES______________________________________________________________________________

(all sandwiches are served with fries and a pickle)

GRILLED PORTABELLA BURGER
spinach, roasted red peppers, caramelized fennel, goat cheese · 9

ASIAN SPICED TUNA BURGER
ginger dressed greens, wasabi mayo · 12

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
provolone, crisp proscuitto, balsamic onions, roasted garlic-tomato aioli · 9

GRILLED CHEESE & TOMATO
swiss, provolone, american cheese on brioche · 8

HOT ROAST BEEF SANDWICH
gruyere, horseradish & black pepper cream, french dip · 10

SILK CITY BURGER
bibb lettuce, beefsteak tomato, red onion · 9

Additions .75 · Caramelized Onions, Bacon, Mushrooms, Pickled Jalapenos, Guacamole,
American, Swiss, Cheddar, Bleu Cheese



ENTREES___________________________________________________________________________________

MEATLOAF
mashed potatoes, peas, wild mushroom gravy · 14

STEAK FRITES
pan seared skirt steak frites, parmesan truffle fries, shallot red wine butter · 17

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
mashed potatoes, jalapeño corn muffin, smothered chorizo string beans · 14

PAN SEARED TERIYAKI SALMON
vegetable stir fried rice · 17

SMOKED ST LOUIS RIBS
sweet potato mash, jalapeño corn muffin, cole slaw · 17

PENNE PASTA
shrimp, grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, baby arugula, roasted tomato sauce · 14

CORNMEAL CRUSTED TOFU
vegetable couscous, sauteed spinach, curry corn broth · 13



SIDES______________________________________________________________________________________

onion rings 4 · mashed potatoes 3 · sweet potato mash 3 · green peas 3 · jalapeño corn muffin 3
cole slaw 3 · smothered chorizo string beans 4 · garlic spinach 3