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TO USHER IN SPOOKY SEASON

Philadelphia, PA - Bartenders were working in their restaurants late one night, when from their bars to their streeteries they beheld an eerie sight. The city's top Bloody Mary began to rise, and suddenly to their surprise the top foodie neighborhood did the mash. Neighbors and visitors are doing the Monster Mash. The Northern Liberties Bloody Mary Challenge will be a true spooky-season smash. With tons of great brunch spots all in a row, the competition caught on in a bacon-infused flash!

From restaurants lining North Second Street and even Jerry's to the East, one by one from Urban Village and El Camino, did the vampires crave a feast. With Figo and Anejo showcasing their humble abodes, the neighborhood will get a jolt from the winner's red-hot electrodes.

Zombies over 21 will be having tons of fun, but as the locals know brunch season has only just begun. The scene has been rockin' with vibes off the chart, and as sweater weather takes over remember to tip well and then depart. Guests will include Wolfman, Dracula and anyone in your pandemic pod. No matter who you bring, though, don't forget to come thirsty with everyone in your squad.

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District is doing the Monster Mash. This four annual event is a not-so-spooky Halloween smash. Look for pesto, bacon, hot sauce and pickles too. Get ready for a twist on the Bloody Mary unlike any you ever knew.

Monster Mash: Northern Liberties Bloody Mary Challenge is set for the weekends of Saturday and Sunday October 21-22 and 28-29, 2023. This unique event solidifies Northern Liberties’s place as the best Philly neighborhood for tomato-based cocktails. Make a brunch reservation and get ready to vote for the winner. Don't forget to order delicious food with your drink, and come back another day for night time dinner.

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District presents the Monster Mash with help and support from each participating restaurant and bar. Each eatery will feature one themed Bloody Mary as they compete head-to-head in this fun and light-hearted neighborhood spar.

Participating competitors will include the following, While there can be just one winner, the other restaurants will be wallowing. They are all doing the Monster Mash. Come and join them in the new Northern Liberties Monster Mash:

* Añejo Philadelphia (1001 N. 2nd)

Pinche Chili Bloody Mary - A special mix of three hot sauces and four peppers, bacon fat washed vodka, bacon salt rim and an elaborate pepper, olive and shrimp garnish.

* Bar 1010 (701 N. 2nd)

Scary Mary - Vodka, tomato juice, pizza sauce, worcestershire, wasabi, horseradish, lime, salt

* Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd)

From Dusk Til Dawn - Teremana Resposado, Roasted Tomatoes, Black Pepper Corn, Mustard Seed, Coriander Seed, Pickled Horseradish, Zayda's Spicy Pickle Juice, Vampire Infused Bitters and Black Salt (Bloody mix is vegan)

* Cantina Dos Segundos (931 N. 2nd)

Classic Bloody Mary
Despierta a Los Muertos (Wake the Dead)
A combination of citrus and smoke, with a spicy kick certain to wake you up (even if you’re dead) topped with a medley of house pickled veggies and more! Vegan friendly too!

Verde Bloody Mary Shot
Para Morirse (to die for)
Have you ever thought that you would be the one to make it out alive when watching your favorite horror flicks? For those who like a challenge, we have a concoction that is not for the weak at heart. This tomatillo, hot pepper and citrus infused mezcal shot will certainly prove that. Do you have what it takes to make it out alive?

* El Camino Real (1040 N. 2nd)

Birra Bloody Mary - A bloody Mary mix laced with Birria consomme and topped with a birria taco, picked jalapeños and carrots and a spicy tajin rim  

* Figo Ristorante (1033 N. 2nd)

Carrie’s Revenge – Featuring basil infused vodka, san marzano tomato juice, hot Italian giardiniera (served in a blood bag with syringe)

* Heritage (914 N. 2nd St)

Scary Good Classic Bloody Mary - Lightly spiced with horseradish, salt, and pepper, topped with lemon, lime and olives

* Jerry’s Bar (129 W. Laurel)

Pick Your Poison - Three spice levels!
 
Satan - Jalapeno Infused Bloody Mary Mix, Revivalist Dragon Dance,  Garnished with Bacon, Celery, Pimento Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno, Pickles, Jalapeno Salt Rim,

Lucifer - Serrano Infused Bloody Mary Mix, Vodka, Garnished with Bacon, Celery, Pimento Cheese Stuffed Serrano, Pickles, Sriracha Salt Rim

Beelzabub - Habenero Infused Bloody Mary Mix, Garnished with Bacon, Celery, Pimento Cheese Stuffed Habanero, Pickles, Habanero Salt Rim

* North Bowl (909 N 2nd St)

Blood on the Rocks - A very scary twist on a classic with black skull ice cubes and various tricks-and-treats.
 
* North Third (801 N. 3rd)

The Devil's Hangover - Jalapeno infused Vodka, House Bloody Mary Mix, Candied Cayenne Brown Sugar Bacon Strip, Pickled Tomato, Olives, Celery, Cayenne Pepper Rim

* SET NoLibs (1030 N. 2nd)

Hail Maria (Bloody Marie) HAUNTING - say "Hail Maria" and let the spirit of tequila guide you. Each sip is a sacrament, with the bold base of tomato juice setting the stage. An orchestra of flavors arises with the zesty lemon pepper, salt, and thyme. Worcestershire sauce seamlessly fuses with the tang of fresh lemon and lime, while a bold kick from Tabasco and the pungent horseradish make it a perfection for a haunting KICK. But the true spectacle is in its presentation. Garnished with plump olives that seem to have tales of their own, the tartness of cornichons, the gentle bite of pickled onions, a robust celery stick standing tall, and a grand pickle that sprawls, making the Hail Maria not just a drink but a visual feast.

* Silk City (435 Spring Garden)

Dead Eye - Absolut Vodka, House Bloody Mary Mix, Mozzarella & Black Olive Eyeballs, Spiced Bloody Aioli, Black Vodka Float

* Standard Tap (901 N. 2nd)

Smoke and Mirrors - Featuring Vicio Mescal and Smoked Paprika, with Green Peppercorn Brine, Tomato Juice and Lime

* The Abbaye (637 N. 3rd St)

The Nightmare Before Christmas - House Bloody Mary with a black vodka Float & an Old Bay Meringue Ghost served with a surprise wrapped Christmas gift.

* Urban Village Brewing Company (1001 N. 2nd)

Blood Money - Money Light Pilsner, heirloom tomato bloody Mary mix made with capers, Fresno chiles, pickled jalapeno peppers, fish sauce and champagne vinegar

Visit www.explorenorthernliberties.org for a full list of details and updates. Plus find a list of other retail shops to share with your mates. They are doing the mash. The new Northern Liberties Monster Mash.

ABOUT NORTHERN LIBERTIES BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District was formed in 2018 to provide supplements to the municipal services of the City of Philadelphia; maintain a safe, clean and vibrant commercial district for the benefit of the residents, users, and owners within  the district, and to citizens of Philadelphia and the region; to create opportunities for the business and residential communities to come together to make improvements to the district; and develop and implement programs and services that ensure that Northern Liberties continues to be a desirable place to live, work, shop, invest and visit. For more information, see explorenorthernliberties.org.