Fun things to safely do this weekend in Philly for New Year’s Metro 12/29/2020
River Twice’s Grazing Package
River Twice has decided to make NYE at-home that much more special this year. With their new “Grazing Package” from Chef Randy Rucker, Philadelphians can indulge in a takeout feast capped off by a bottle of sparkling wine. Dishes to look forward to include a shrimp cocktail, charcuteries, trout roe, tostaditos with Maine sunset bean dip, Maine uni and lardo, sweet amalia oyster escabeche and black-Eyed Peas “for New Year’s Day and good luck.” All dinners are served with a bottle of 2017 Meinklang foam white sparkling wine and are portioned for two people with the price coming out to be $275 per couple. Orders must be in by Wednesday, Dec. 30, at noon, and pickups are New Year’s Eve between 1 and 3 p.m. Interested Philadelphians can reserve their meal on resy.com, and email info@rivertwicerestaurant.com with any questions.
As the new year draws closer, we’re hoping it brings about positive change, along with opportunities to share special moments with friends at our favourite bars and restaurants once again (when it’s safe to do so).
The current reality is that Canada’s hospitality professionals continue to be profoundly affected by the pandemic. A total of 1.2 million people work in our hospitality industry, and every individual has been affected either by closures, reduced hours, or exposure to illness.
Over 800,000 bartenders, servers, hosts, and kitchen staff in Canada have experienced financial hardship, a decrease or complete loss in wages, and temporary lay-offs. The road to recovery lies ahead, and this holiday season, Corby Spirit and Wine is committed to supporting Canada’s bar and restaurant sector. To help industry professionals hit hard by the pandemic restrictions, the company is donating $100,000 to the Bartenders Benevolent Fund (BBF) this holiday season.