Saturday, February 20, 2010

The Glenlivet Tasting Dinner At XIX

Join us in XIX for a four course chef’s tasting menu paired with world renowned Glenlivet Scotch whiskey. The dinner will feature dishes created by XIX chef de cuisine Marc Plessis to pair perfectly with each Scotch course. Ricky Crawford, Glenlivit’s brand ambassador and master of whiskey, will guide you through the tasting while educating about the Scotch making process and each unique Scotch. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception featuring Glenlivet 12 year old Scotch and selected hors d’oeuvres followed by courses paired with Glenlevit 15 year old, Glenlivet Naddura 16 year old, Glenlivet 18 year old and Glenlivet 21 year old. The night will conclude with a toast of Glenlivet XXV 25 year old served in a collectable Glenlivet tasting glass that is yours to keep for enjoying Glenlivet at home.


Event Details:

When: Wednesday, March 10th

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where: XIX Restaurant

200 S Broad Street

19th Floor

Philadelphia, PA 1910

Tickets: Available on-line at hyattbellevue.ticketleap.com and at XIX restaurant

Price: $75.00 (Includes Tax and Gratuity)

More Information: Call 215.790.1919

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Everyday is Valentine's Day at XIX.


We may be fully committed for Valentine's Day but, romance is always in the air, high up at Nineteen. Our soft candle lit ambiance and breathtaking views set the mood for an extravagant evening and people are taking notice. According to the 11th Annual Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, “XIX has sweeping city views. The interior is simply grand with dark wood columns, leather banquettes and a circular dining room crowned by a stately dome from which hangs a giant pearl necklace chandelier”. Opentable has Nineteen on its top ten restaurants with best ambiance. Also, http://www.10best.com/ trusted advice for travelers- named us number 4. “This striking lounge is just to place to entertain a business client or raise a glass for a special occasion. A beautiful marble bar adorns the interior, and three cozy window seats give it romantic appeal." With Philadelphia Magazine honoring us with Best Happy Hour 2009 seems as though everyone's catching on.


The Nineteen Cafe offers a more low key spot to dine with equally breathtaking views and elegant service. The Nineteen bar is dark, cozy, and with a fireplace. In the center of the Nineteen Dining Room a raw bar offers fresh oysters. A few favorites are the succulent Wiannos from Massachuettes, small but flavorful Kumomotos from Washington, and the full bodied Sinners in Heaven from Canada. There’s the ambiance, spectacular views, food, oysters, drinks, and the service. Nineteen has it all for a date, an anniversary dinner, or just a fun night out. No wonder why we get so many engagement proposals. Come see for yourself and enjoy what XIX has to offer!

Friday, January 8, 2010

Gregg Feistman's Book Signing - Featuring a scene in XIX

Temple University's Assistant Professor Gregg Feistman, who teaches public relations in the Strategic and Organizational Communication Department, has published his first novel. The War Merchants casts as its heroine and hero a Philadelphia public relations executive and a business reporter respectively who strive to expose a sinister plot to control the world’s economy. A scene from the book even takes place in the XIX Bar!

Feistman will appear at three book signings in January. The first is Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble in the Deptford Mall in Deptford, N.J. The two others are on Jan. 27 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble on N. Broad St. in Philadelphia near Temple University, and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at XIX. Happy Hour Specials will be available!

Hope to see you there!

Monday, December 21, 2009

New Whiskey Offerings!

At XIX we offer a selection of the some of the worlds best Scotch, Whiskey and Bourbon and several unique ways to enjoy them. In the wake of our very successful Whiskey dinner we have added some exciting new products to our Whiskey selection. In this week's blog entry I will introduce you to our new whiskey offerings and would like to introduce myself as well. My name is Kevin Beary and I have recently joined the XIX team as the Assistant Manager. XIX offers an extensive collection of premium Single Malt Scotches and a superior way to enjoy them. If you are a traditionalist you may choose to enjoy your Scotch neat in one of our crystal Schott Zwiesel snifters. For those who prefer some chill on their whiskey we offer the "Perfect Cube". These perfect cubes are larger than your normal ice cube measuring 1 inch square. The larger size and shape of the cube means less surface area thus slowing the melting rate in the Scotch. This allows you to sit back and relax while taking in the view as you enjoy the ultimate Scotch on the rocks in the XIX bar. For those with a taste for bourbon I suggest a classic Manhattan served up featuring your choice of flavored bitters including Aztec Chocolate, Peach, Orange or my favorite Blood Orange. If you know your preference or you would like a suggestion our skilled and knowledgeable bar staff are here to help!

Our updated single malt selection features the following products:

Glenfiddich Special Reserve 12 Year
Balvenie Double Wood 12 Year
Dalwhinnie 15 Year
Macallen 12 Year
Laphroaig 10 Year
Talisker 10 Year
Oban West 14 Year
Lagaluvin 16 Year
Glenlivet 12 Year
Glenlivet 15 Year
Glenlivet 16 Year -- Nadurra
Glenlivet 21 Year
Glenlivet 25 Year

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Seasonal New Brews!




Its my favorite time of the year!!! No its not for the presents and its definitely not for the excess traffic or the cold weather….It’s December and to me that means two of my favorite beers are back on draft! I have successfully acquired three barrels of the ever-popular MAD ELF from our friends at Troegs Brewery from my hometown of Harrisburg! What a great beer! If you have never had the pleasure of tasting this fabulous beer then you need to schedule a stop at XIX….and soon, it will go quickly. It has great flavors of cherries, honey and chocolate malt. It is higher alcohol content than most beers, so I warn you to partake in this holiday cheer sparingly…the Elf will creep up on you!
The second beer is the Celebration Ale from Sierra Nevada. This one is currently in my own refrigerator as well. This beer is a little easier to obtain than the Elf, but just as special. So I invite you stop in for a cold pint of either of my holiday favorites.

Cheers! ~ Pam

Monday, November 23, 2009

Whiskey Dinner - December 1st

We have all heard of wine and beer dinners, but how about a whiskey dinner. Join us at the XIX bar on December 1st. The five-course tasting will explore the complexities of the various premium whiskies and pair them with dishes to enhance the overall experience. Think a 10 year old Talisker with oysters and Bulleit Bourbon with apricot beignet. As my first such tasting, I am looking forward to what will be a fun and interesting event.

Hope to see you there,
Chef Marc

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Whiskey Tasting with special treats...December 1st

Well I must say the Phillies gave their best shot against the Yankees – you guys are still #1 in my book.

Back to business…This week Chef Marc and I are putting our heads together to help XIX General Manager Pam Bower put together a Whiskey Tasting on December 1, 2009. Combining our crazy styles, we have come up with a tapas style menu to be paired with a variety of whiskey. I am combining flavors that everyone will talk about; think Apricot Beignet with Hot Chocolate infused with Bulleit Bourbon. All of the ingredients will have a hint of vanilla, citrus, floral, and a secret special ingredient that you will have to explore at the tasting. I am looking forward to a few good guesses and if you can figure it out, I will offer a Chef’s dessert in the XIX Cafe as a gift for getting it right. Space is very limited for this tasting experience so call 215-790-1919 to make your reservation and I hope to see you there!

Executive Pastry Chef Matt Maslowski