Daily News | Darling Jack’s Tavern is Philly’s prettiest new bar
There’s no singular inspiration beyond the “easy, go-out-have-a-cocktail-with-friends kind of experience.” “We have all kinds of tavern stuff,” Turney said. offerings are even more laid-back: chips and dip, deviled eggs topped with Benton’s ham, smash burgers, Mighty Bread toasts, and a personal-pan “pizzette,” all for $8 or less. Food arrives on vintage plates.
Besides beer and wine, there’s a pared-down selection of cocktails both old-school and new, plus three martinis. They’re mixed and served in mini cobbler shakers, so you can refresh your own drink. With 75 seats, plus 20 more outside when the weather’s good, Turney said she’s ready for Center City crowds. She’s encouraged so far, even if“When you see someone come down with the Convention Center badges on, you know it’s good, because it’s a Monday and all of a sudden you’re just full and you’re like, ‘What just happened?’ You see them all coming. And that is what we’ve been missing.”
Darling Jack’s is open for dinner at 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, till 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is in the works. 104 S. 13th St., 215-546-4200,