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Tonight: Campo debuts at Le Virtu
Debuting this evening is Campo, the outdoor patio space at Le Virtu (1927 East Passyunk Ave.), which will stay open for outdoor feasting and food-centered parties through summer and into autumn.
Tonight: Campo debuts at Le Virtu
Debuting this evening is Campo, the outdoor patio space at Le Virtu (1927 East Passyunk Ave.), which will stay open for outdoor feasting and food-centered parties through summer and into autumn. Tonight's unveiling (from 6 to 10 p.m.) is a celebration of sorts, with a whole suckling pig among an enormous array of Abruzzo-style hors d'oeuvres and drinkables.
For $45 a person, get yourself some of that pork, but save room for the butlered plates, including chef Joe Cicala's famed housemade sausages; skewers of lamb, calamari and shrimp; pork-stuffed fried olives; pizza fritta; traditional arancini, stuffed with a ragu of beef and peas; marinated flank steak and pork belly; and several varieties of bruschette. An artisanal Italian wine tasting will take place too, alongside tastes of seasonal craft beers from Sly Fox, Ommegang, and Weyerbacher. Combined with today's weather, this sounds kind of irresistible, and there are still spaces available. Call 215-271-5626 to snag a spot.
Photo: Courtesy of Le Virtu
I really like Le Virtu but last night would have been a bust if not for the awesome beers. Basically we paid $45 to drink, the food was not exactly in abundance, which was echoed by other guests. The owners mingled quite a bit, as did Chef Cicala, he was enjoyable. I think I'll just stick to dinners there from now on.— Kamy
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