UPDATED: Oh, yeah. It’s Halloween. And just what does Halloween mean around Foobooz World HQ? A brand new update towards the list of the greatest and worst restaurants in Philadelphia for witnessing (and surviving) the inevitable zombie apocalypse. Within the last couple years, we’ve from time to time trotted that one out like a useful guide for individuals individuals who intend on weathering the horde straight from a bar stool. And thus, without further ado, Philly’s most (and least) zombie-proof restaurants.
So I’ve been thinking (when i frequently do) concerning the inevitable zombie apocalypse. So when I recieve to taking into consideration the inevitable zombie apocalypse, my ideas frequently use practical questions like: Once the worst finally happens, where would I hole up for any final drink? Or, when feeling somewhat less fatalistic, what restaurants in Philadelphia might be best for weathering an invasion from the undead?
True, no poor saps in World War Z appeared to fare perfectly throughout the zombie-related destruction of Philadelphia (except Kaira Pitt, who’d use of a helicopter and also the telephone number of the dude who could, you realize, call him up a motherf#@&ing helicopter), however that makes no difference. World War Z was a bad movie (that is a shame, since the book was awesome), and that i convey more belief within the drunks and fun-hogs within the Town of Brotherly Love compared to director did. Thus, like a public service, the Foobooz Zombie Defense Working Group has developed a summary of the six seven best restaurants in Philadelphia for witnessing (and perhaps surviving) a spook attack–plus a summary of the places you certainly don’t want to end up once the walkers come.
You’re welcome.
Philadelphia’s Most Zombie-Proof Restaurants
Davio’s
Important safety tip: Zombies don’t take elevators. Fortunately, you–with your united nations-gnawed digits and fully-functioning frontal cortex–can. Zipping as much as this second floor Italian steakhouse will lift you out of trouble associated with a immediate danger as well as provide you with a fine look at 17th Street while knocking back double-whiskeys in the bar.
Davio’s
111 South 17th Street
215-563-4810
19
Once the finish truly comes, I call dibs about this place. 19 tales up, accessible only by elevator with a commanding look at the Philadelphia skyline (and roads far below), an attractive bar, steak frites, shrimp cocktails with Bloody Mary cocktail sauce and patio seating countless ft over the zombie-clogged roads? It’s perfect.
19
200 South Broad Street
215-893-1234
R2L
All individuals a few things i stated about 19? They’re going double for R2L. Standing on the 37th floor puts lots of distance between your brain-eaters in the pub. Plus, a lobster paella and a few stuffed potato skins with bacon will make the night pass more pleasantly. The only issue? I believe zombies can smell bacon from the lengthy way off…
R2L
50 South 16th Street
215-564-5337
Perch Pub
An attractive look at Broad and Locust, well suited for watching the planet finish. And also the 100 different beers and dozen drawn on kegs don’t hurt either. Again, this area will get you up off the floor (always an added bonus, even when it’s just the second floor), however , helps make the list because of its convenient location and immediacy to places like my office.
Perch Pub
1345 Locust Street
215-546-4090
Lacroix
Okay, so I’m just stating that if you need to go, you will find worse places to invest your yesterday on the planet, right? Plus, holing up at Lacroix includes a couple of advantages past the items in the coolers, bar and wine cellar. First, the steps using their weird height changes and broad sweep will probably slow the zombies lower some (uncoordinated critters that they’re). Plus, the possible lack of handrails across their width implies that if I’m being chased, it’s much simpler that i can push you lower (first rule of zombie survival: I do not need to be the quickest guy available, I only have to be quicker than you). Beyond that, you will find doorways that may be closed, home windows that may be covered. And also, since it may be tough to obtain the entrance towards the place even on the perfectly normal, non-zombie-filled Friday (unless of course you realize where you’re going), I love my likelihood of beating the horde.
Lacroix
210 West Rittenhouse Square
215-546-9000
The Top Lounge At Continental Midtown
I’ve spent sufficient time watching the zombies downstairs in the Continental. Now we all can watch them from the comfort from the roof basically we drink gin and eat giant plates of shoestring fries with Szechuan mustard. Also, I believe the outside area of the lounge area is very large enough for any helicopter to land after we move all of the tables and twinkle-lights taken care of, and is that not how these movies always finish? Using the dashing food editor and the buddies scrambling aboard the final helicopter on vacation just like the zombies swarm within the walls? Well that’s the way the movies always finish within my mind anyway…
Continental Midtown
1801 Chestnut Street
215-567-1800
When Bar in the Corner
Three good reasons why I love this area like a bar of last measure. One) As formerly mentioned, zombies are less keen on stairs than Chris Christie and my granny. Two) Killer fried chicken and Carolina pork BBQ croquettes. Three) I love my odds when I’m holing up somewhere in which the chef’s nickname is “Chainsaw.”
Sadly, The Corner has closed. It’s been substituted with Mamou. And Chainsaw’s place behind the stoves has become being filled by chef Paul Martin. But nonetheless, I actually do much like me some Cajun food. And also the upstairs space has been switched right into a whiskey bar with outside seating for 35. So what’s to not like? Thanks for visiting their email list, Mamou.
Mamou
102 South 13th Street
215-735-7500
Aldine
George Sabatino just opened up his new restaurant within the window-y, second-space on the floor that was once the place to find Noche. Even though, despite its elevated location, Noche never chose to make this list (mostly since i didn’t wish to spend the finish around the globe at Noche), I’m including it let’s focus on two essential reasons. First, the bar stocks Bulleit bourbon and rye. Second, even being the type of sedentary prick who will get compensated to consume dinner, I’m able to still run there from my office.
Aldine
1901 Chestnut Street
215-454-6529
Special Bonus Section: The WORST Bars and Restaurants in Philadelphia For Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse
Sugar Mom’s, 12 Steps Lower, Franklin Mortgage, Luke’s Lobster or other basement bar/restaurant
Have you ever never witnessed a horror movie? Finding yourself in a basement may be the worst possible spot to be. Sure, it could look great within the panic from the moment–one door, no home windows, easily defensible and, oftentimes, perfectly-stocked bars–but once you’re inside, there’s not a way out. What exactly will you do when the whiskey is finished and you’ve eaten all of the bar snacks?
The Moshulu
Again, it appears like standing on a ship will be the most effective means to fix the issue of the undead invasion. So when that boat also offers a cafe or restaurant within it along with a fully-functioning charcuterie operation? A dual win, right? Wrong. Although the perception of just casting from the ropes and sailing off right into a better future may appear workable, anybody that has read World War Z will explain different. Underwater zombie attack on the Chinese submarine? Awesome. Floating zombie attack on the booze-filled party barge? Less awesome.
Olive Garden
It’s still a fucking Olive Garden. Even in the finish around the globe, a guy should have some standards.
Federal Donuts
Every tourist within the city at a moment knows the actual location of exactly a couple of things in Philadelphia: the freedom Bell and Federal Donuts. Scrumptious because the donuts may be, you do not want to buy that sort of crowd.
Foobooz Founder Art Etchell’s Apartment
Though a veritable wonderland of fancy cheeses and rare beers, Art is extremely keen on shotguns and looks after a sharpened hockey skate associated with a lengthy stick by his bed whatsoever occasions just in situation of zombie attacks. Also, there’s this:
Resourse: https://phillymag.com/foobooz/2014/10/31/updated-foobooz-six-pack-philadelphias-zombie-proof-restaurants/
