April 8, 2013
It’s no secret to us that Philadelphia’s food scene is bigger and better than ever. No matter what you’re looking for, a restaurant (or multiple restaurants) in any of our neighborhoods will be able to satisfy your craving for superlative fare. Some of our favorite Philly chefs and restaurants have been receiving major press from [...]
Read more»March 25, 2013
In celebration of Greek Independence Day, Opa is hosting a feast of a party. Take the mundane out of Monday with an affordable (and delicious) five-course dinner. For $25, indulge in meal that will have your taste buds thinking you’ve transported to Greece. The dinner starts out with homemade bread and spreads, olives, feta cheese [...]
Read more»February 8, 2013
Great news! Midtown Village’s Opa is turning two on Sunday and is celebrating their second anniversary with an awesome deal that is sure to make the anniversary celebration unforgettable. Enjoy an extensive $2 menu that will be available all day. The menu includes $2 beer of all sorts, a $2 cocktail, a $2 shot of Greek favorite, ouzo and $2 Greek bites. For those who want Opa’s regular fare, their a la carte menu will be available as well. Happy anniversary, indeed. [Opa] (more…)
September 11, 2012
Mark your calendar and join Opa in Midtown Village for an end-of-summer BBQ this weekend. On Saturday, September 15 (rain date: September 16), from 1-5 p.m., let Opa’s backyard Drury Beer Garden do the grilling for you at this special outdoor event. There will be food and beer specials, games and prizes and a DJ. [...]
Read more»July 19, 2012
Opa’s addition of their backyard Drury Beer Garden in Midtown Village is in full swing for the summer. Open Monday-Saturday at 5 p.m. until last call, the outdoor city space which has its own entrance on Drury Street offers a playful, nostalgic environment providing ping pong, picnic tables, colorful seating and a vintage dresser from [...]
Read more»June 1, 2012
Remember when last summer we declared 2011 the Summer of the Beer Garden? Well, we’re wisely doing the same for summer 2012 and we’re doing it early this year on the first of June so you can take full advantage and plan accordingly. The presence of breezy outdoor dining spaces in Philadelphia has only grown [...]
Read more»May 8, 2012
Midtown Village’s favorite modern Greek restaurant and bar, Opa, offers up a special night of perfect pita traditions, Tuesday, May 15. Hosted by Chrisoula Tsiouris, mother of the resto’s brother/sister team, the dinner dishes up an array of pita plates using the family’s very own passed-down recipe. The savory spread includes a choice of three [...]
Read more»March 13, 2012
Join Midtown Village’s Opa in celebrating Greek Independence Day with two special Sunday openings, March 18 and 25. After the Greek Independence Day Parade on the Ben Franklin Parkway March 18 at 1 p.m., keep the party going at Opa with great drink specials and their delicious traditional Greek menu. They’ll be playing Greek music [...]
Read more»February 9, 2012
It’s already been a year since the modern Greek hot spot, Opa, opened in Midtown Village, and instead of smashing plates and dancing around in a big circle, owners George and Vasiliki Tsiouris are celebrating the restaurant and bar’s anniversary by giving back to the community. Named one of the “Top Ten Best Dishes of [...]
Read more»January 19, 2012
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • Our guide to restaurants and [...]
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