Where to eat near Mann Center for Performing Arts

[cebaldino]

Hey there - taking a 2.5 hour trip down to see a concert this weekend, and am wondering where to eat...any suggestions for food either close by or at site? We're Philly newbies....

[elmom]

if you sit on the grass or do that before you go to your seats --you can bring a picnic to the Mann. that's what lots of people do for the orchestra concerts... that may be your best bet

[cwdonald]

There are different rules for orchestra and non orchestra concerts. The latter you are not allowed to bring your own food or beverages in.

[leepinleemur]

I suspect http://www.lecochonnoir.com/ is closest. I haven't been there but there are some threads about it.

[cwdonald]

From a website ....

Dining

Wolfgang Puck Catering has replaced Stephen Starr Catering this year. Crescendo restaurant, which is a 180-seat buffet tent offering will become a first come, first serve lounge on rock show nights so you don’t need reservations. But for all other concerts, reservations start at 6 p.m. Call [phone] ext. 123.

In addition, there are three bars throughout the grounds; one at Crescendo, one at PECO Plaza and another down by the press gate. Other concessions include Independence Grill, which serves burgers and other American fare, all catered by Wolfgang Puck as well.

The Mann is the in the middle of Fairmount park (Philadelphia's answer to Central Park) and there are no food venues very close. So either eat before or eat at the limited concessions listed above. SOme folks can give you some suggestions for places in the Art Museum area or in West Philadelphia closer to the venue.

[writergeek313]

I got an email from the Mann Center today advertising a $39 buffet at Crescendo that I could make reservations for and prepay. Here's the menu: http://manncenter.org/sites/default/f...

I'm guessing you're coming to town for the same concert Friday night that I am. I'm coming from four hours away, and I usually just get something on the road when I go to the Mann Center. Hopefully you get some good suggestions before I hit the road Friday afternoon!