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Kite & Key Tavern opens in Fairmount
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How's this for good timing? The day before July 4 and Kite and Key (1836 Callowhill St., 215-568-1818) , a handsome neighborhood pub from Bishop's Collar alums Jim Kirk and Jake Hampson, officially opens its doors. We just swung by to find the place packed with after-work revelers on its first official night in business. No photos, unfortunately (forgot the cam), but they're on the way. Details after the jump.
- Kirk and Hampson acquired the space, formerly Savannah's Soul Food, this past winter. (Kite & Key joins the recently opened King of Tandoor and Sabrina's 2 on this increasingly busy block.) It's done up with dark polished wood and exposed brick for a modern pub feel. A few umbrella'd tables out on the sidewalk; the facade also features windowed bay doors (a la Cantina) that open up onto the street to let the bar area breathe. All in all the spot can accommodate around 150 guests.
- Sixteen beers on tap right now, including Dogfish 60-Minute IPA, Brooklyn Pennant Ale, Yards IPA, Troegs Nut Brown and Victory Prima Pils; bottle list isn't 100 percent rounded out yet, but will grow to feature somewhere between 20 and 30 choices, from local brews to domestic crafts like Acme and Flying Dog. A wine list with by-the-bottle and by-the-glass options is coming, as well.
- Chef is Bill Stroebel, who last cooked at Rembrandt's. Longtime Fairmounters know him from his time at McCrossen's Tavern. The well-priced menu includes gastropubby fare like jerk wings, fish tacos, a shrimp po'boy, a quarter chicken and housemade gnocchi. They're doing "tablecloth food without the tablecloth," as Kirk puts it.
- Kudos to our friend Rick, who we ran into having a pint at a table when we arrived, for pointing this out: Logistics-wise, there are few better places to start your weekend. Hit up happy hour at Kite & Key, then skip directly across the street to Franklin Beer Distributors (1837 Callowhill St.) to stock up for Saturday and Sunday. Cheers to location x 3.
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Place is not good. Food is poor and service is worse. Anybody can pour a pint of beer. shame on you guys. Bring back the soul food. They would not let me in because I was black.
I would not recommend dining here. Between the dirty restrooms and the leaking sewer pipe - it leaves alot to be desired.
Wont last long. Who’s next for this place?
to jack broadhead and craig lebain,
you two are full of sh**!!!!
my friends and i have been there plenty of times and always received good service, food, and drinks. are your lives that empty? go out and try to get a life instead of trying to tear down others.
hey jack, are al and jesse going to be getting a call from you?
unbelievable! how can you post that statement knowing it is not true. i dont know how you sleep at night. you sir are a crumb!!!
You can just write anything huh? It would be nice if you could get a credible opinion. Guess you cant filter. Makes everyone’s and no one’s comment valid. How bout dont be an ass hole.
THIS PLACE IS GREAT. GREAT FOOD AND STAFF. THE PRICE IS PERFECT FOR THE CITY. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE OTHER GUYS WERE SAYING, BUT THIS PLACE IS REALLY CLEAN AND FRIENDLY. ITS A GREAT PLACE TO GET TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS FOR A NICE MEAL AND GREAT DRINKS ON THE TOWN. I RECOMEND THIS TO EVRYONE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK KITE & KEY!!!!!