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Square 1682, the brand new restaurant in the brand new Hotel Palomar Philadelphia , just announced the two happy hours they’re kicking off immediately.

Helmed by Executive Chef Guillermo Tellez, Square 1682 boasts a New American menu that emphasizes local ingredients and is designed for sampling and sharing.

A great time to check it out for the first time would probably be during one of these two happy hours…

The Rittenhouse Squared Happy Hour

The first is the “Rittenhouse Squared Happy Hour,” which runs Monday – Friday from 5 – 7 pm. This happy hour will feature:

- A choice of two $7 signature cocktails, pre-selected by the bartender each day from the restaurant’s impressive list of expertly crafted cocktails conceived by Kimpton’s Master Mixologist Jacques Bezuidenhout.  (Cocktails are normally priced between $9-$11.)

- A $5 wine(s) of the day. Each day, a wine will be featured by the glass for $5 from Square 1682’s extensive artisanal wine list created by Kimpton’s Master Sommelier Emily Wines.

- A selection of half-price bar bites. These are probably going to rotate, but they’re opening with 1/2 price Crispy Maitake Mushrooms (usually $7, $3.50 during happy hour) and Masala Spiced Calamari Strips (usually $11, $5.50 during happy hour).

The Lounge Around Late Night Happy Hour

The second happy hour is the “Lounge Around Happy Hour,” which runs Sunday – Thursday from 10 pm – 12 am. This happy hour will feature:

- Same cocktail special as above: a choice of two $7 signature cocktails, pre-selected by the bartender each day from the restaurant’s cocktail offerings conceived by Kimpton’s Master Mixologist Jacques Bezuidenhout.

- A $3 beer special

- $6 sparkling wine by the glass

- Specially priced bottles of wine

- The full bar menu is available for half-price.  For example, the West Chester Texas Longhorn Burger (usually $11/$12 with quail egg) is $5.50/$6.

Bonus: To mark Square 1682 sharing a birthday with William Penn, they’re giving away complimentary champagne to guests who mention “William Penn” to their servers. So go ahead and enjoy a glass of champagne on old Billy Penn courtesy of Hotel Palomar Philadelphia.

If you want to take a look at the full bar menu (and we highly recommend that you do) as well as the full list of signature cocktails, we’ve included both after the jump.

BAR MENU

Fingerling Potato Chips 4

Truffle Popcorn 4

Crispy Maitake Mushrooms
citrus dipping sauce 7

Spinach and Artichoke Dip
pretzel chips 7

Chilled Rice Paper Rolls
spicy noodles, preserved vegetables and tamarind sauce 7

Masala Spiced Calamari Strips
marinated cucumbers and tangy sauce 11

Tiger Prawns
ginger, yogurt, cashew nuts, coriander and mint 8

Roasted Dates
wrapped in smoked bacon, Shellbark Hollow Farms goat cheese, piquillo pepper
and stone-ground mustard vinaigrette 7

Jumbo Lump Crab Fritters
curry yogurt and chipotle aioli 8

Beef, Chicken, and Shrimp Yakitory
peanut sauce, Korean barbecue and chili-mustard 8/14

Lobster and Sweet Corn Quesadilla
jicama and mango salsa 13

West Chester Texas Longhorn Burger
Pennsylvania blue cheese and fingerling potato chips 11
add quail egg 12

C O C K T A I L S

1682 SIGNATURES

LONDON CALLING
Chamomile infused Beefeater 24 Gin, apricot liqueur, orange bitters and grapefruit juice. 10

BELL PEPPER SMASH
Ketel One Citroen Vodka, Canton Ginger liqueur, muddled raspberries and bell pepper. 11

TOBAGO SWIZZLE
Ten Cane Rum, Velvet Falernum, Angostura bitters, apple juice and ginger beer. 8

CADIZ APPLES
Plymouth Gin, Fino Sherry, St.Germain Elderflower liqueur, apple juice. 9

INDIAN SUMMER
Blue Coat Gin, Pimms, pineapple juice, cardonmon pods and grated nutmeg. 9

APERITEAF
Belvedere Orange Vodka, mango jasmine tea, Campari and Cointreau. 10

1682 CLASSICS

ANTICA MANHATTAN
Makers Mark, Antica Formula Vermouth, Angostura bitters and maple syrup. 9

NECTAR MARGARITA
Partida Blanco Tequila, fresh lime juice and organic agave nectar. 11

GRAPEFRUIT VESPER
Plymouth Gin, Absolut Ruby Red Vodka and Lillet Blanc. 8

TAI-FASHIONED
Flor de Cana 7 yr Rum, orgeat syrup with a dash of Angostura bitters and muddled ginger. 9

AVIATION
Tanqueray 10 Gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice. 11

SAZERAC
Woodford Reserve, Herbsaint, and Angostura bitters. 9

WINTER SMASH
Bulleit Bourbon, Port, mint, maple syrup, and Angostura Bitters. 9

RUSH HOUR
Russian Standard Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, espresso and cinnamon sugar. 9

AGAVE HONEY
Cuervo Tradicional Reposado Tequila, cranberry juice, ginger and honey. 9

Square 1682 [Official Site]
Hotel Palomar Philadelphia [Gophila.com]