Katie Loeb's new cocktail list at Capogiro UPenn

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Katie Loeb's new cocktail list at Capogiro UPenn

POSTED: Monday, October 4, 2010, 2:00 PM

Filed Under: Booze | Menu Time


Photos \| Jeff Towne

Is it too early in the morning to start talking cocktails? Hell naw. This past Friday, we checked out a sneak peek of a gelato- and sorbetto-based cocktail list Katie Loeb, head bartender at Oyster House (1516 Sansom St.), has been working on since June for the bar at Capogiro's West Philly location at the Radian (3925 Walnut St.). The U-City shop, which opened in the spring of '09, is the first and only Capo location to have a liquor license, but the potential for a full-on gelato-centric drink list hadn't been realized until now. Loeb's list (grab Page 1 and Page 2, in PDF format) comprises classic tipples (the Ice on the Wings, pictured on the right, has all the components of an Aviation, save for lemon sorbetto in lieu of citrus juice), "Drink Your Dessert" treats (there's a liquid tiramisu that's straight ridiculous) and Tiki-inspired concoctions (Mai Tai, Planters Punch, etc.). The drink selection officially launched this weekend and is available nightly.

Skye

Posted 2010-10-06 09:12:50

The violet liqueur, lemon sorbetto, and gin concoction that I had was out of this world! Amazingly well-balanced.

Nate

Posted 2010-10-05 16:00:04

This is SO EXCITING! I've been waiting for an amazing cocktail list like this since the location opened! Congrats Capo and Katie!

candace

Posted 2010-10-04 13:09:32

Cheers to one of the best mix-masters in Philadelphia!

Notes from the Weekend: Oct. 4 :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-10-04 16:48:08

[...] Marabella Meatball Co. shooting for November• Nina's Trattoria aiming for this weekend• Katie Loeb's new cocktail list at Capogiro UPenn• Ticket Stubs: Meal Ticket Weekly Recap, Sept. 27-Oct. 1• Opening date set for The [...]

Sam J

Posted 2010-10-04 16:28:08

Cannot wait to try one of these!

Tonight: “An orgy of drunken deliciousness” at CapoPENN :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-10-14 17:13:07

[...] alcoholic dessert of our dreams. Too cold for gelato? A keg of B.A. is on tap, or try one of the all-new cocktails created by the lovely Katie Loeb.   Tonight: “An orgy of drunken deliciousness” at [...]

DRINKING ABOVE AND BELOW THE BORDER | Inside F&B

Posted 2010-11-16 14:22:09

[...] No ones apologizing for ordering a Piña Colada here, and who should have to these days with the resurgence of frozen and fruity drinks even in the US. (Take a look at Katie Loebs new cocktail menu made with gelati and sorbetti at Capogiro’s UPenn location in Philly (citypaper.net/blogs/mealticket/2010/10/04/katie-loebs-new-cocktail-list-at-capogiro-upenn) [...]

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