Move Over Happy Hour: Why Philly’s Doing Aperitivo Hour

About this episode

The episode discusses the rising trend of aperitivo hour in Philadelphia, featuring insights from food contributor Alisha Miranda.

Nightlife seems to be getting earlier in Philly, and that’s given rise to a new trend – aperitivo hour. Think small plates, small bites, and low-ABV cocktails. Host Trenae Nuri talks with City Cast Philly food contributor Alisha Miranda about how Philadelphians are maximizing aperitivo hour this spring – and where you should be going to have the ultimate aperitivo experience. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Heiler Painting Free Library of Philadelphia

People in this episode

Host: Trenae Nuri

Guest: Alisha Miranda

Topics covered

• nightlife
• aperitivo hour
• food culture
• Philadelphia
• cocktails
• small plates

Keywords

• aperitivo hour
• Philadelphia nightlife
• low-ABV cocktails
• small bites
• food trends

Sponsors

Heiler Painting, Free Library of Philadelphia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City Cast Philly

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