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masts, or on one of the outdoor decks.
Groups of up to 2,500 guests can be
accommodated.
Old City is a hotbed for trendy, stylish
restaurants and bars that attract a
diverse crowd of diners and revelers.
Hotspots include Stephen Starr’s
Buddakan, with its 10-foot tall golden
Buddha and waterfall wall complement-
ing its Pan-Asian cuisine; as well as his
Tangerine, which offers a Casbah-like
environment.
Another trendy and stylish restaurant in
Old City is Cuba Libre Restaurant and
Rum Bar. It has built in decor through
which guests are transported to Old
Outdoor dining at Table 31 by Chris Scarduzio, located at The Comcast
Havana circa the 1950s with its open-air
Center. photo courtesy: PCVB; credit: Tim Hawk
tropical ambiance, nostalgic decor and
lively Latin rhythms. There are no facility
“With four one-of-a-kind party spaces, events from April through November; the
rental fees at the restaurant, and no
superb waterfront views and even access Rotunda, which also offers a scenic out-
added labor costs. Pricing is determined
to a private dock, Events at ISM will offer door overlook of the river; and an acousti-
by the menu selection. Added themed
a wide variety of party and meeting pack- cally acclaimed Concert Hall on site that
elements such as mojito tastings, cigar
ages that will create the perfect backdrop is available for corporate presentations,
rolling booths and salsa lessons are all
for any special occasion,” said Jim Israel, dramatic productions or musical perform-
experiences that make this restaurant
co-founder and owner of Culinary ances with comfortable, tiered seating for
even more unique.
Concepts. “All the renovations, from out- up to 530.
door gardens to lighting, to furniture to
The magnificent glass-domed Kimmel
high-tech AV systems, will create a chic, In addition, Independence Seaport
Center for the Performing Arts blends
modern and versatile atmosphere that Museum’s galleries feature a three-story
technical excellence with architectural
can stand on its own or complement any replica of the Ben Franklin Bridge that
beauty. The center houses the 2,500-
theme.” stretches above its first floor. This area is
seat Verizon Hall - designed for The
ideal for a pre-function reception and
Philadelphia Orchestra - as well as a 650-
Included in every Events at ISM experi- offers a dramatic prelude to the exhibits in
seat Perelman Theater that can accom-
ence will be custom-menu choices as its main galleries. Here, up to 800 guests
modate smaller performances, as well.
well as guaranteed parking options and can be accommodated for a standing
lighting services and an array of options reception. Private dining and meeting
The Philadelphia Cruise Terminal is a con-
verted late 19th Century manufacturing
in seating, flatware, stemware, and breakout rooms round out the venue’s
site located inside the historic
linens. Clients can also choose to offerings.
Philadelphia Navy Yard. Its brick exterior,
depend on Events at ISM to personally
with windows soaring up to 50-foot ceil-
handle all logistics for their event includ- Nearby, The Moshulu - the majestic tall
ings, holds within it the largest clear span,
ing music, decorative services, and ship at Penn's Landing - offers an adven-
independent event space in Philadelphia.
unique touches like arrivals by yacht, turous menu using the finest ingredients
Available for private and corporate
tours and overnight accommodations. with a “South Seas” flair. The restaurant
events, trade shows, concerts and more,
features private dining rooms and out-
the Cruise Terminal offers 40,000 square
Events at ISM unique spaces include: door decks for taking advantage of views feet of space, parking for up to 500 cars,
The Ballroom, which showcases of the city and waterfront. Private parties drive in loading and unloading, and ample
panoramic views of the Delaware River can be arranged in various settings, power for events.
and city skyline for up to 600 guests; The including two private rooms off of the
Balcony, which holds up to 250 guests main dining room, at the Captain's Table Available for hosting product launches,
and includes an all-weather tent for under a skylight in full view of the lighted company meetings, holiday parties, wed-
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