It's my favorite time of year... time to sit outside! At least once per week for the next 2-3 months whenever Bradd asks me "where do you want to go tonight," I am guaranteed to respond with "I dunno, someplace we can sit outside..."
Philadelphia's outdoor dining options have grown tremendously in the past few years. If you ask people where to eat/drink en plein air, many will suggest the Graffiti Bar in the back of Sampan, Stephen Starr's Frankford Hall and the new Morgan's Pier. We are anxious to check out Morgan's Pier as advocates for better usage of Penn's Landing.
Foobooz has a nice long Outdoor Dining Guide, with many, many great restaurants to choose from. If you're more looking to sit and sip some drinks with friends, maybe/maybe not grab a bite, here are just a few of many spots to consider:
Showing posts with label Tiki Bar at Spring Mtn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tiki Bar at Spring Mtn. Show all posts
June 23, 2012
July 18, 2010
Tiki Bar at Spring Mountain
Growing up, friends and classmates always talked about recent visits to Spring Bump, aka Spring Mountain ski area in Spring Mount, Pa (out in the burbs). The summer brings a reincarnation that is a must visit - the Tiki Bar.
My parents discovered the place several years ago with some friends and we now make an annual summer visit. It’s a perfect summer bar location hidden away in the woods away from highways and all the noise. It is set-up to be an outdoor bar with fake palm trees, a small lake and a giant outdoor deck. But, the main attraction is the outdoor grills used for cooking your own food. That’s right. Giant grills to cook your own meat – steaks, kebabs, chicken, tuna, salmon and gator (yes, alligator).
The place is a home run. It is somewhat expensive considering you cook your own food, but you pay for the atmosphere. The grills have every spice and sauce you can imagine and part of the fun is mixing and matching them into your own special marinade. It is fun to see what others are doing too. Grilling novices can ask for help, but you really cannot go wrong.
I always get the Big Azz – a monster NY strip steak. They have other cuts too. The gator seems to be a favorite, if only for the novelty. People say it tastes like a mix of chicken and pork.
The beer selection is expansive. While the tap selection is small, they have a good list of micro brews and other known brands via bottle. When someone orders a hurricane, a loud bell is rung and the whole bars cheers.
I highly recommend the Tiki Bar, especially for an event with friends. Three years ago we had 5-6 people at the first event. This year we had about 30. More and more people hear about the Tiki Bar and want to join us. Remember to have a designated driver since the beer flows fast when grilling. It is great place with a great atmosphere.
The do-it-yourself concept of making your own food is expanding. I’ve heard about a brewery that lets you make your own beer – you pick the ingredients and they brew it. There is also a bar where you can pour your own beer. Or you can watch Cosmo Kramer explain a pizzeria where you make your own pizza. Personally, I think few can beat the concept of the Tiki Bar. Everyone wants to be a grillmaster or at least can try to be.
Visit Tiki Bar on Facebook here. Grill pic below.
My parents discovered the place several years ago with some friends and we now make an annual summer visit. It’s a perfect summer bar location hidden away in the woods away from highways and all the noise. It is set-up to be an outdoor bar with fake palm trees, a small lake and a giant outdoor deck. But, the main attraction is the outdoor grills used for cooking your own food. That’s right. Giant grills to cook your own meat – steaks, kebabs, chicken, tuna, salmon and gator (yes, alligator).
The place is a home run. It is somewhat expensive considering you cook your own food, but you pay for the atmosphere. The grills have every spice and sauce you can imagine and part of the fun is mixing and matching them into your own special marinade. It is fun to see what others are doing too. Grilling novices can ask for help, but you really cannot go wrong.
I always get the Big Azz – a monster NY strip steak. They have other cuts too. The gator seems to be a favorite, if only for the novelty. People say it tastes like a mix of chicken and pork.
The beer selection is expansive. While the tap selection is small, they have a good list of micro brews and other known brands via bottle. When someone orders a hurricane, a loud bell is rung and the whole bars cheers.
I highly recommend the Tiki Bar, especially for an event with friends. Three years ago we had 5-6 people at the first event. This year we had about 30. More and more people hear about the Tiki Bar and want to join us. Remember to have a designated driver since the beer flows fast when grilling. It is great place with a great atmosphere.
The do-it-yourself concept of making your own food is expanding. I’ve heard about a brewery that lets you make your own beer – you pick the ingredients and they brew it. There is also a bar where you can pour your own beer. Or you can watch Cosmo Kramer explain a pizzeria where you make your own pizza. Personally, I think few can beat the concept of the Tiki Bar. Everyone wants to be a grillmaster or at least can try to be.
Visit Tiki Bar on Facebook here. Grill pic below.
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