Beer Radar

West Philly’s beer scene (or University City, at least) continues to grow. Word arrived that the City Tap House (3925 Walnut St.) expects to open in late February or early March. It’s from the same group that runs the Field House near Reading Terminal and Logan Square’s Public House and Mission Grill.

Andy Farrell, formerly of Bridgid’s, reports he’ll be overseeing the beer program, and he forwards this note from Gary Cardi, one of the owners:

 City Tap House will be providing 84 draft lines with 42 imported and domestic craft beers.  Al Paris will be the Executive Chef and has put together a great looking menu with an rustic bistro style feel.  We will have a large outside seating area with not only table service but fire pits for lounging and cocktails. We are looking to do acoustic music 4 or 5 days a week, and have a very laid back and rustic feel to it all.

 City Tap House is going to be located on Walnut between 39th and 40th on the second floor of the Radian building.  This building is the show piece of University City and we are their premier feature.  Gordon Dinerman, formerly of the Starr Group (Barclay Prime), will be leading the charge as our General Manager.  We are looking to put together a great opening staff.  I’m sure everyone knows somebody who would fit the bill and be an asset to the team, whether it be a server, busser, runner, bartender etc… 

Please have any referrals drop off resumes at the Sterling Building- between 18th ad 19th on JFK, fourth floor, Suite 480.

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