Vesper calls its patrons to throw caution to the wind this New Year's Eve.

Philadelphia, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/16/2016 -- Vesper is encouraging the Greater Philadelphia area to liberate themselves and throw caution to the wind. Their New Year's Eve event, simply titled Indulgence, speaks to the expected atmosphere of the evening. Prompting its patrons to leave their inhibitions at the door, Vesper is expected to provide an evening of unbridled celebration.

The evening starts with Prix Fixe dinner service at 5 PM. Diners will enjoy a 3 course meal with the choice of Surf N' Turf, Chicken, or Crab. Guests not enjoying dinner are invited to arrive with the beginning of the first musical act at 7 PM. At midnight patrons can expect a complimentary champagne toast and a variety of music until the end of the event at 2 AM.

The crowning jewel of Indulgence will be its VIP section, The Attic. Patrons can enjoy a secluded VIP experience inaccessible to the ordinary Vesper goer. Complete with a private DJ, bartender, and servers, it will be an entirely separate venue from the rest of the location. Guests of The Attic will be personally invited by the Vesper staff.

For more information regarding New Year's Eve at Vesper, view the Vesper Blog or event page for Indulgence.

About Vesper
Vesper was founded in 2015 by owners Brendan Smith (Smith's Bar and Restaurant, Milk House), Chuck Ercole (Misconduct Tavern), and John Barry (Smith's Bar and Restaurant) as a space for today's connoisseurs to enjoy a leisurely meal. In its past life as a speakeasy, Philadelphia's brass would meet here in its underground cavern room to strike off-the-record deals. This history still resonates throughout the restaurant, recently revitalized into a refined hideaway in the heart of Center City at 223 S Sydenham Street.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/12/2016 -- In addition to their fine dining, Vesper Restaurant is proud to offer holiday party services to Philadelphia. Their commitment to high standards makes Vesper a popular option for hosting or catering holiday parties, wedding receptions, business meetings, customized Happy Hours, and more. The team at Vesper Catering has over 25 years of experience designing and executing some of Philadelphia's largest and most prestigious events. For holiday parties this year, Vesper is offering a $100 gift card to parties of 35 or more and a $200 gift card of parties of 50 or more that book their event prior to November 4th.

The private event space at Vesper is located above their main bar and dining room. This refined and removed dining area boasts a private bar and ample table seating, accommodating for up to 60 guests for a seated dinner with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and entrees or up to 120 guests for a cocktail reception. Its spaciousness in combination with its intimacy makes the dining area a special destination for a private dinner party, a daytime business retreat or lunch, a cocktail reception, or a late-night afterparty. For off-premises parties, Vesper partners with a wide variety of crowd-pleasing reception sites to create the perfect evening. Drawing on their 25 years of experience, the Vesper Catering Team has a large array of vendor relationships. Vesper can assist patrons in finding the right vendor for photography, video, florals, decorations, entertainment, audio visual, and any other necessary items.

The standard catering package includes drinks, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and dessert. Guests can utilize Vesper's current menus, which includes a variety of gourmet cuisine ideal for sharing. Vesper also offers the option to customize the menu based on the party theme or dietary restrictions. In-house or off-site, Vesper can coordinate themed parties such as the 1920s style cocktail party they threw in their Speakeasy for the Democratic National Convention. Events are staffed by servers and bartenders dedicated solely to the event. Guests can also request for a live band, DJs, or to set up their own AV equipment to add the instantly mood-boosting element of music to their event.

This holiday season, celebrate with friends and co-workers in style with Vesper Catering. Parties of 35 or more that book before November 4th will receive a $100 gift card and parties of 50 or more will receive a $200 gift card. As always, each guest will receive unconditional support and attention while planning and implementing the event. Contact Vesper to begin the process of creating an unforgettable event.

About Vesper
Vesper was founded in 2015 by owners Brendan Smith (Smith's Bar and Restaurant, Milk House), Chuck Ercole (Misconduct Tavern), and John Barry (Smith's Bar and Restaurant) as a space for today's connoisseurs to enjoy a leisurely meal. In its past life as a speakeasy, Philadelphia's brass would meet here in its underground cavern room to strike off-the-record deals. This history still resonates throughout the restaurant, recently revitalized into a refined hideaway in the heart of Center City at 223 S Sydenham Street.

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Extended Happy Hour Offers a ‘Grown-Up’ Summer

Philadelphia, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/22/2016 -- Summer once meant the unmistakable call of the ice cream truck, the bitter odor of chlorine, and flashes of fireflies across the endless night sky. One day, summer morphed into endless 40-hour work weeks and lawn maintenance. Vesper Restaurant invites people to reclaim their summers with Vesper Hour, a refined summer event for the child at-heart. After other bars and restaurants close up shop, Vesper keeps the party going with their late night happy hour, Vesper Hour, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm every Wednesday night. After the sun sets, the intimate restaurant creates a relaxing, removed oasis for appreciating the complexity of a cocktail, every fresh ingredient, and absorbing conversation.

A modern-day twist on the traditional supper club, Vesper views an evening out an as experience to be cherished and offers dinner, drinks, and live music seven nights a week. Recall summer nights spent staying up late into the night while sipping sophisticated cocktails created by Vesper's experienced and amiable bartenders. Vesper is known for their 'classic cocktails without the twist,' familiar favorites carefully crafted with high-quality ingredients and liquor. Every week Vesper Hour features a speciality featured cocktail for $8 alongside their $6 food specials, $6 classic cocktails, and $6 house wine specials. In addition to their food and drink specials, Vesper is causing a stir by offering an exclusive giveaway of a different $500 designer bag each week.

For the adult unwilling to sacrifice their summer, Vesper Restaurant is excited to present a late-night happy hour with elegant drinks, delicious food specials, engrossing conversation, and even a $500 designer bag giveaway. With Vesper's growing reputation throughout the foodie city, the Vesper Hour falls in line with their dedication to creating unique and fulfilling nights out even during the week. The Vesper Hour will be an opportunity for new and familiar patrons to enjoy Vesper's gourmet food and complex cocktails for a discounted price later at night. Rather than let summer days and nights bleed into each other, Vesper invites adults to take a time-out from their week work with a reason to celebrate on Wednesday nights all summer long.

About Vesper
Vesper was founded in 2015 by owners Brendan Smith (Smith's Bar and Restaurant, Milk House), Chuck Ercole (Misconduct Tavern), and John Barry (Smith's Bar and Restaurant) as a space for today's connoisseurs to enjoy a leisurely meal. In its past life as a speakeasy, Philadelphia's brass would meet here in its underground cavern room to strike off-the-record deals. This history still resonates throughout the restaurant, recently revitalized into a refined hideaway in the heart of Center City at 223 S Sydenham Street.

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Vesper Hour Brings Late-Night Drink Specials to Center City

Philadelphia, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/11/2016 -- In time for summer, Vesper Restaurant is premiering a new, late-night happy hour event called the Vesper Hour. Every Wednesday this summer, Vesper will offer their drink and food specials from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at their convenient Center City location. A modern day twist on the traditional supper club, Vesper views an evening out an as experience to be cherished and offers dinner, drinks, and live music seven nights a week. With Vesper's growing reputation throughout the foodie city, the Vesper Hour falls in line with their dedication to creating unique and fulfilling nights out even during the week.

Conveniently located in Center City, Philadelphia, Vesper is already a popular destination for Happy Hour, group gatherings, romantic dates, and special occasions. The Vesper Hour will appeal to people who work or live in the area along with those who cannot attend the usual happy hours or simply want to continue partying. With its shadowy past of mob deals, bathtub gin, and general debauchery, Vesper is a unique venue for celebrating Happy Hour in Prohibition style. After the sun sets, the intimate restaurant creates a relaxing, removed oasis for appreciating the complexity of a cocktail, every fresh ingredient, and absorbing conversation.

The Vesper Hour offers all of Vesper's normal drink specials from 7pm to 10pm. Vesper's experienced and affable bartenders are known for crafting 'classic cocktails without the twist,' familiar favorites carefully crafted with high-quality ingredients and liquor. Guests with discerning palates can enjoy a number of Vesper's most popular cocktails including an Old Fashioned, Dutch Mule, Flu Shot, and Danny Boy for eight dollars during Vesper Hour. Vesper also boasts an extensive and diverse wine list that pairs well with their menu items. During Vesper Hour, patrons can enjoy carafes of red or white wine for only ten dollars. On tap, by the bottle or can, Vesper's wide selection of beer will appeal to even craft beer aficionados.

Vesper Restaurant is excited to extend their Happy Hour offerings in their exclusive summer event the Vesper Hour. Already a popular destination due to their carefully crafted cocktails and extensive beer and wine offerings, Vesper believes in the sanctity of an evening's pleasure and offering exceptional customer service to all their patrons. The Vesper Hour will be an opportunity for new and old customers to enjoy Vesper's gourmet food and complex cocktails for a discounted price later at night. Summer is short and Happy Hours should last longer than an hour, and now Vesper has created a chance to continue the enjoyment late into the night.

About Vesper
Vesper was founded in 2015 by owners Brendan Smith (Smith's Bar and Restaurant, Milk House), Chuck Ercole (Misconduct Tavern), and John Barry (Smith's Bar and Restaurant) as a space for today's connoisseurs to enjoy a leisurely meal. In its past life as a speakeasy, Philadelphia's brass would meet here in its underground cavern room to strike off-the-record deals. This history still resonates throughout the restaurant, recently revitalized into a refined hideaway in the heart of Center City at 223 S Sydenham Street.

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Historic Restaurant Extends Holiday to 3 Day Celebration

Philadelphia, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/03/2016 -- Vesper Restaurant is throwing a lavish three day celebration for Mother's Day from Friday, May 6th through Sunday, May 8th. Since their re-opening in 2015, the Center City restaurant has distinguished itself from the crowded Philadelphia culinary scene as a refined atmosphere for enjoying leisurely evenings and celebrating special occasions. As tribute to mothers and their families, Vesper is going all out to extend the holiday into three days of revelry with a special prix fixe dinner menu and nightly live music. Backed by Vesper's friendly and knowledgeable waitstaff, their Mother's Day weekend will lavish mothers with a timeless dining experience.

Hidden in the heart of Center City, Vesper is a modern-day supper club with an Old World feel. Patrons feel transported to a bygone era as soon as they step into the recently restored restaurant with its elegant furnishings, soft lighting, and distinguished ambiance. Vesper's menu is designed in the style of a classic supper club with innovative share plates crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients. For Mother's Day, Vesper will be featuring a three-course prix fixe dinner menu of their most popular dishes. Alongside their evolving menu, Vesper's expert bartenders serve up classic cocktails 'without the twist' as well as a diverse wine and craft beer list. In line with curating an entire evening's worth of entertainment, Vesper also welcomes local and international talent to their stage every night, framing each meal and cocktail with the distinctive ambiance of live music.

Vesper Restaurant creates a uniquely all-inclusive experience that recalls a bygone era when an evening out was an event to celebrate. Guests are encouraged to dress up for the occasion and get in the supper club spirit of enjoying a leisurely and delicious meal among good company. "Mother's Day is only once a year, however we want to see all mothers, step mothers, Grandmothers, wives, and other maternal figures recognized and honored for more than one day," explained General Manager John Doyle. With the party ongoing from Friday, May 6th through Sunday, May 8th, guests can pay tribute to all of the women who touch their lives. From drinks to dancing, Vesper will create a Mother's Day experience as timeless as a mother's love.

About Vesper
Vesper was founded in 2015 by owners Brendan Smith (Smith's Bar and Restaurant, Milk House), Chuck Ercole (Misconduct Tavern), and John Barry (Smith's Bar and Restaurant) as a space for today's connoisseurs to enjoy a leisurely meal. In its past life as a speakeasy, Philadelphia's brass would meet here in its underground cavern room to strike off-the-record deals. This history still resonates throughout the restaurant, recently revitalized into a refined hideaway in the heart of Center City.

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Contemporary Center City Restaurant a Foodie Favorite on OpenTable

Philadelphia, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/05/2016 -- From Philadelphia's fast-growing restaurant scene, local customers have honored Vesper Restaurant with OpenTable's Diners' Choice Award for March 2016. A modern day twist on the traditional supper club, Vesper has brought culinary innovation and a uniquely inclusive restaurant experience to the Center City dining scene. OpenTable fans and local foodies commend Vesper's versatility as both neighborhood gem with a vibrant bar atmosphere as well as an elegant location for special occasions and date nights. Added to this versatility is Vesper stage's nightly live music performances, making Vesper a dynamic standout and a must visit for Philadelphians.

Tucked away in the heart of Center City, the recently restored restaurant retains a historic quality in a romantic and intimate interior. Beginning at the bar, patrons with discerning palates can sip on classic cocktails and in-house creations handcrafted by seasoned bartenders. Dubbed "fit for foodies" by OpenTable, Vesper's menu offerings are primarily share plates that change based on seasonable availability and flavoring. As the chefs offer up fresh, innovative creations, frequent patrons can always discover a new dish to savor. In addition to Vesper's inherent ambiance, OpenTable customers were particularly taken by a waitstaff described as friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable.

As added appeal, many OpenTable and first-time Vesper customers are delighted to discover the restaurant showcases live music every night of the week. Drawing on Philadelphia's vast cultural wealth, the Vesper stage features local and international talent performing a variety of genres, with an inclination towards jazz and blues. Along with live music, Vesper has hosted other forms of live entertainment including dancing lessons and magicians. Vesper's convenient Center City location also makes it a popular dining destination before attending plays on the Avenue of the Arts and other area events.

About Vesper Restaurant
From classic cocktails to dancing and live music, Vesper Restaurant creates an all-inclusive experience with an entire evening's worth of entertainment acclaimed by OpenTable users and local foodies alike. This versatility makes Vesper a popular choice for Happy Hour, group gatherings, romantic dates, and special occasions. Even without a specific event, customers will find themselves transported by Vesper's atmosphere and cuisine, turning a normal night into a cause for celebration.

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Historic Restaurant Hosts Jazz It Up Philly for April’s National Jazz Appreciation Month

Philadelphia, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/31/2016 -- Every night of the week, Vesper Restaurant welcomes local and national musicians from a variety of genres to provide ambiance and entertainment for diners. Within the romantic oasis of Vesper, audiences are treated to performances that are uniquely intimate and engaging. Patrons can enjoy a full evening of entertainment, starting with cocktails at the bar, dinner in the lounge, then dancing to live music by the stage. From live blues and jazz to Sinatra covers and DJ nights, there is something for everyone, every night, to experience at Vesper.

In a city teeming with arts and culture, Vesper Restaurant is excited to support local talent by providing a nightly venue for live music. Primarily they present blues and jazz music, creating the unique atmosphere of live entertainment for diners. The restaurant has hosted many local favorites including The Gin Canaries, Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society, A Man About A Horse, and Soul City Shakedown. Recently Vesper began running themed music nights with funk music on Funky Fridays and talented crooners doing their best Ole Blue Eyes impression on Sinatra Saturdays.

Through a new partnership with local event producer Jazz It Up Philly, Vesper now hosts two monthly showcases: the Jazz It Up Spotlight Series every second Wednesday and the Blues Review every fourth Tuesday. Jazz It Up Philly's mission is to promote up-and-coming local jazz and blues artists by presenting live music throughout Philadelphia. At Vesper, Jazz It Up Philly has found a welcoming venue already tied into the city's rich musical history. In partnership with the Philadelphia Arts Culture and the Creative Economy, Jazz It Up Philly will be presenting several showcases at Vesper as part of April's International Jazz Appreciation Month.

Nightly live music is just one of the ways Vesper stands out from the restaurant crowd of Philadelphia. Since re-opening in 2015, Vesper has sought to make an evening spent within its historic interior an inclusive experience: from drinks to dinner then dancing. In addition to music, Vesper has hosted other forms of live entertainment including magicians and dance lessons. Recalling the charm of a 1940s supper club, this inclusiveness makes Vesper a popular choice for date nights and special events. Any night of the week, however, can become a special event at Vesper.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/09/2016 -- February is in full bloom at one of the most romantic restaurants in Philadelphia, Vesper. The sophisticated Center City supper club is heating up the winter doldrums with a February featuring an abundance of fun events and fresh flavors, including holiday celebrations, a new music residency, and a revamped menu.

From Friday the 12th to Sunday the 14th, Vesper is serving a delectable prix fixe menu specially crafted for couples. Within the romantic and luridly-lit interior, couples will enjoy a sophisticated celebration of gourmet food, specialty cocktails, and live music with dancing. For those without a special someone this year, Vesper will also be hosting a Lock and Key event on Saturday the 13th for local singles to meet and mingle in a refined, yet welcoming environment. During this event, participants are charged with finding their matching lock or key, while also enjoying specialty cocktails and stimulating conversation.

Along with their holiday offerings, Vesper will be premiering a new, seasonal menu and a collaboration with local music organizers, Jazz It Up Philly. The seasonal menu will feature innovative dishes influenced by their most popular offerings and peppered with wonderful wintery flavors. Drawing on old fashioned sensibilities, Vesper views evenings out as an event and features live music seven nights a week on their stage. In addition to savoring the seasonal menu, guests are invited to experience live blues and jazz performed by local musicians associated with Jazz It Up Philly. The Philly-based event production company will be hosting the Philadelphia Blues Review every fourth Thursday and Jazz It Up's Spotlight Series every second Wednesday.

About Vesper Philadelphia
Vesper Philadelphia was founded in 2015 by owners Brendan Smith (Smith's Bar and Restaurant, Milk House), Chuck Ercole (Misconduct Tavern), and John Barry (Smith's Bar and Restaurant) as a space for today's connoisseurs to enjoy a leisurely meal. Vesper is located in the heart of Center City at 223 S Sydenham Street.

In its past life as a speakeasy, Philadelphia's brass would meet here in its underground cavern room to strike off-the-record deals. This history still resonates throughout the restaurant, recently revitalized into a refined hideaway in the heart of Center City.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm