Season Opener: Dapper Dog

It is spring training time, and Seth and Harry are back to serve up some amazing late night hot dogs for the Northern Liberties bar crowd. In addition to the menu below, they always feature a surprise special dog guaranteed to blow your socks off.

Grab some beers at the Foodery, gather your friends, and bring your real dogs to enjoy the full magic of Garden Variety.

Plain hot dog   $3.00

Chicago Dog:

Topped with chopped onions, tomatoes, yellow mustard, peppers, and a pickle spear    $5.00

Coney Island Express:

Topped with chili, banana peppers, and shredded cheddar cheese     $5.00

Jersey Special:

Topped with grilled potatoes, peppers, onions, and American cheese     $5.00

The Dolce Vita:

Topped with tomato sauce, pepperoni, sharp provolone, and parmesan     $5.00

The Moe Green:(seasonal)

Topped with asparagus, sharp provolone and parmesan     $5.00

The Mack:

Macaroni and cheese $5.00

Hibernating

This post is long overdue, so apologies if you have been wondering where we are! Garden Variety is a seasonal operation, so we will re-open when the warm weather returns. We have exciting plans in the works for this season, so stay tuned for announcements.

We are working on a more permanent weather canopy so that we can rent the space for more formal events.

We are in the process of curating the food cart offerings, so please be in touch if you are interested in bringing your cart to the garden.

We are also looking to collaborate with visual/performance artists for murals, installations, events, etc...

Looking forward to growth and joy in our second year on this project!

Heidi and Frosty

Frosty's Fries: Authentic Belgian Style

Extra large aged potatoes cut fresh, and twice fried in peanut oil.  We pre-cook our fries and cool them to room temperature, so that orders come out piping hot.  Our revolving sauce menu includes Belgian recipes and American classics such as chili, cheese, gravy, peanut sauce and spicy mayo. 

Served in an extra large 'pommes frites' style cone with a miniature fork.

Belgian Fries: $4
Sauces: $1
Coke, Diet Coke & water: $1

Special: Fries, Sauce, and a drink: $5

Sauces:
Peanut Sauce
Spicy Mayo
Gravy
Chili
Cheese
Sour Cream

Find us at Garden Variety, whenever Frosty isn't spinning records, or follow us on Twitter @gardenvariety76

Bye Bye Birdie

Locally known resident Standard Tap staffer and gifted reiki conduit/artist Amy Bird has returned to her home in London.  We approached her to paint the first official piece in Garden Variety.  Her painting will stand as a memento and departure point for our wall.  Keep a lookout for additions coming soon from two amazing street artists.....

Clueless Network TV Show Gives Away Hot Dogs,

.... and doesn't mention Garden Variety.

But who doesn't love a free hot dog?*  Especially a Dapper Dog, which knocks a flimsy partially wrapped aluminum flanked dollar dog to the curb.  Unless of course it's shot out of a cannon on a 4 wheeler driven by a mascot with a 3 page wrap sheet. 


*vegans & schmobolos.

New Foo Truck, Mondays thru Fridays 5-10pm

Mr. T is not affiliated with Garden Variety. 

Introducing.... Drum roll please.......
FOO TRUCK.

They have tee shirts and business cards and everything.

Due to the size of the truck they will be operating in the garden during dinner hours Monday thru Friday.  As of now they have a tasty menu of 'pocket rolls', an Asian inspired wrap.  I hear that soup will be spooning its way out soon.

So come by and say hi to George and the Foo Team.  

FOO TRUCK
Garden Variety
2nd and Poplar St, Philadelphia
Monday thru Friday
5pm - 10pm

TONIGHT! Dapper Dog and Always Sunny Grilled Cheese Co

It's looking like the unbearable heat and rain of August is giving us a break. The garden is on fire tonight with great food from Bari, Seth and Harry. Tomorrow morning, Christie Augustine will be our guest chef serving up a Tastebuds menu of

egges benedict sammich
waffles with nutella and bananas
grapefruit 'brulee'
kale salad
hash browns

We can't wait!

We Host Amazing Private Parties

Garden Variety is pleased to offer our space for various events.  We host all kinds of events, and are now booking for fall.  Our rates range from $150 and up, and we can swank it up or slum it down to taste.  For basics the garden comes with around 10 tables, 30 chairs, three canopies (rain), lighting and decent sounding speaker system.  We love our neighbors so we lean towards a mellow atmosphere. Our only real bugaboo is that we don't provide bathrooms.  Lovely Christine from Sculpere Studios (Yoga & Pilates) will unlock her doors for $50, or you can whiz across the street at the Foodery (they love us because our patrons love expensive beer). 

Keep in mind that our food carts operate on a somewhat consistent schedule.  Private parties usually happen on weekdays, and in-between cart hours.  This boils down to Mon-Wed anytime, Thursday till 8pm ish, Fridays all day and evening until 9pm, Saturdays between 4 and 9, Sundays after 4pm.

The carts can be integrated with catering and parties are welcome to hang out after carts open up. Which usually means moving tables for them to roll in and get set up.

Sounds fun right?

Email frostiki@gmail.com

FOOD CART SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEKEND

FRIDAY NIGHT 9-3AM
Always Sunny Grilled Cheese Co

Chris' Taco Stand

SATURDAY BRUNCH NOON-3
Christy Augustine (Taste Buds) guest chef serving truly unique breakfast sandwiches.


SATURDAY NIGHT 9-3AM
Always Sunny Grilled Cheese Co

Dapper Dogs

Chris' Taco Stand

2nd Street Fest Pool Party!

 

The pool absolutely ruled.  Big thanks to Bobby Babjack, Ali Wadsworth, and Heidi Duffey for all their help in setting up the garden.  

Follow us on Twitter/GardenVariety76 for the next pop up pool party.

Always Sunny Grilled Cheese Co and Dapper Dog tonight!

We are really jazzed up about our new venture - grilled cheese! We have partnered up with Bari, who just moved from San Fransisco where he had his own grilled cheese street cart. Open this weekend on Fri and Sat from 9pm-2am, and Sunday from 4pm-2am.

One Dish Presents: A Toast to the Pig Roast!

Our friends One Dish who brought you the super fun  Crawfish Boil ......

In the true spirit of garden variety with a big ol' pig.  

Suckle on that you dietary restriction.

It's:

A Toast to the Pig Roast! 

When: Sunday, July 24th

Time: 6:30 PM ‘til late 

Where: Garden Variety
Corner of 2nd and Poplar in Northern Liberties

Who: Industry folks and friends!

Booze: BYOB with a special treat for the early birds

Cost: $15 early bird special
$20 day of event

What:
All you can eat yummy luau treats with booze, friends, music, and
fun!

More Info: Purchase discount tickets at www.onedish.eventbrite.com
Discount tickets available until July 20th.

Better than Wine, Sitar Music in Garden Variety Sat July 16th 7pm -9pm

Hosted By Colours by Padmini, and Garden Variety 
Saturday July 16th
7pm-9pm
Garden Variety: 900 N. Second Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 

 
A musical journey in the King Solomon's Song Of Songs,
Sitar guitar and sacred chanting duo-

Navot & Tavor weave together ancient biblical texts, contemporary Israeli compositions and classical Indian music. Reflecting Israel's sparkling new Jewish music scene, they bring the special essence of cultural fusion, creating a magical journey of sacred words and melody. Their chants became milestones in sacred song circles around Isr...ael. Navot's music has been played numerous times on the Israeli radio, and he's been performing extensively throughout Israel; among these performances are the Jerusalem's Film Festival 2009, the Activist Festival 2010 and the coming Time Is Now international peace festival 2011. Tavor has been playing in various musical projects, has been involved in musical interfaith projects in Israel and abroad, and has represented the Jewish faith in the opening ceremony of the Parliament of World's Religions - Melbourne 2009. They both performed on the Israeli television channel 8, and will play in the upcoming Kallah 2011 Jewish Renewal Convention in LA. 

Navot and Tavor create mesmerizing chants from the Song of Songs and have developed a deep and profound relationship between Indian music and the Song of Songs."
Rabbi Ruth Gan Kagan, Nava Tehila Jewish Renewal community
Navot and Tavor gave a fine concert in our garden in Jerusalem. The combination of the words of the "Song of Songs" and the evocative tones of the sitar was very memorable"

Robin Twite, former head of the British Council, Calcutta

Mayor Michael Nutter and La Copine at the Vendys!

Thanks to everyone who supported La Copine at the first annual Vendy Awards.
Also, NEW LA COPINE HOURS,
Saturdays and Sundays 12-4pm. 

This Weekend in Garden Variety July 8th-10th

Howdy,
A few temporary changes on the regular schedule this weekend.  The lovely ladies of La Copine have been nominated for a Vendy award (http://streetvendor.org/vendys/philly/finalists) and will NOT be in the garden on Saturday or Sunday.

However, the late night carts (Dapper Dog, Peoples Republic) will be rocking 9-3am.

Sadly, Little Baby's Ice Cream got rained out.  Boo.  Keep a heads up or follow us on twitter to catch a taste.

THIS SUNDAY!!! The SideWalk Sale Extravaganza!!! Hosted by Garden Variety and Victoria Chan / Nomaddicts/ Dirt Work.

Vendors needed.  This is a fun event so minimal or nil fees are needed.
email frosty@itsapleasure.com