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Square 1682 at the brand new Hotel Palomar Philadelphia (Photos by M. Edlow)

Square 1682 is the brand new restaurant that opened yesterday at the brand new Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by Kimpton Hotels. (We’ll have more info on the hotel shortly.)

The two-story restaurant is located at the northeast corner of 17th and Sansom Streets. The bar, lounge and exhibition kitchen are on the first floor and the main dining area (top photo above) is on the second floor.

The kitchen at Square 1682 is all about the combination of great food and eco-sound culinary practices.

Developed by executive Chef Guillermo Tellez, the restaurant’s menu is New American and is tempered with international influences.

The food at Square 1682 encourages you to experience a variety of dishes and flavors on each and every visit. The bar menu features dishes designed for sharing like Truffle Popcorn, Masala Spiced Calamari Strips, a Lobster and Sweet Corn Quesadilla, and Tiger Prawns.

A combination of small and large plates on the dinner menu welcomes sampling: Seared Mini Scallops; Maine Lobster Tacos; Serrano Ham with Saffron Tomato Bread and Manchego Cheese (below left); Lemon Scented Hummus with Garlic Naan Bread (below right); Potato and Sage Gnocchi; etc.

Two dishes from the opening menu at Square 1682 (Photos courtesy of Square 1682)

As alluded to before, across the menu at Square 1682, there is a deeply-rooted commitment to quality, freshness, and eco-friendly culinary practices. Each dish is hand-crafted using sustainable and organic ingredients, from local seasonal produce to free-range meats and ocean-friendly seafood. For the freshest local produce, and the highest quality grass-fed beef and pastured poultry, Chef Tellez is sourcing ingredients from some 40 farms in Pennsylvania

Square 1682 also features an impressive bar program. There is a large selection of expertly crafted cocktails conceived by Master Mixologist Jacques Bezuidenhout; an extensive artisanal wine list created by Master Sommelier Emily Wines; and a craft beer list recommended by General Manager Thomas McAleer.

After the jump, take a look at the full bar and cocktail menu of Square 1682.

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

Also of note: Square 1682 is a LEED-registered restaurant — the first in Kimpton’s portfolio and among the first in Philadelphia.

Stay tuned for more about both Square 1682 and the brand new Hotel Palomar Philadelphia.

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