Schulson Collective- by Chef Michael Schulson - Restaurants & Bars

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An intimate, stunning Italian restaurant just off Rittenhouse Square offering a smart, focused selection of shareable plates, pastas and a few larger dishes. Via Locusta highlights fresh  handmade pasta  with locally-sourced, fresh-milled flour, and the brightest fruits and vegetables from some of Pennsylvania’s outstanding farmers. To complement the menu, guests may enjoy a from-scratch cocktail program also touting the “local, seasonal, and sustainable” tenets of the kitchen.

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In the completely renovated space located on Sansom Street between 15th and 16th streets, Harp & Crown brings together old-world touches of charm and luxury with modern sensibility and functionality. Its glass-façade, 24-foot ceilings, and four chandeliers on the ground floor are glamorous pieces balanced with funky vintage wallpaper and leather club chairs, millwork and natural tones throughout the space.

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A classic steakhouse, reimagined. Located in the heart of Midtown Village, Alpen Rose is an immersive, spellbinding experience that transports the diner and offers curated moments of discovery along the way.

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Michael Schulson’s most recent endeavor in Center City is located next to Harp & Crown at 1523 Sansom Street. The red gravy Italian restaurant mimics the operation of Double Knot, with a casual luncheonette upstairs and a more refined ristorante below street level.

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Double Knot showcases two floors of beautiful design – cocktail lounge upstairs, sushi bar and robatayaki underneath. Inspired by folklore, DK invites you to experience our signature dishes in a whole new way. The underground izakaya transports you from the buzzing commotion of our upstairs bar to an intimate candle lit experience below.

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An expansive 25,000 square-foot, all-American beer garden overlooking the Liberty Bell and Independence National Historic Park. 

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Sampan is an oasis of contemporary Asian small plates located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia's hot Midtown Village neighborhood.

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The Graffiti Bar is Center City's cool and hip hidden gem open all-year-round that can be found down a narrow alley surrounded by a commissioned mural by local graffiti artist Ali M Williams.

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DK Sushi offers a chef-driven menu of fresh, hand-rolled sushi to carry away. With individual rolls and specialty boxes, this is a high quality sushi experience offered in a casual, contemporary setting.

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Collective Catering was born to meet the demand of customers who wanted Schulson Collective restaurant food in their homes and event spaces.

With each Collective Catering event, guests can expect award-winning food, outstanding service, and personal touches which have made Schulson Collective the sought-after brand that it is today.

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Michael Schulson takes 13th street, adding the upscale-casual restaurant Prunella to his collective. Located on the corner of 13th and Sansom, Prunella’s white marble-topped bar is the showpiece, complimented by lush greenery, and it’s iconic photo wall. The effortlessly beautiful space is both casual and energetic, matching it’s menu of an elevated take on American style pizza. Pulling inspiration from the floor to ceiling windows, the menu matches it’s bright aesthetic by using fresh seasonal ingredients to create small plates and fresh pasta. The menu would not be complete without a signature wine and beer list, paired with thoughtful cocktails designed to complement the light and airy ambience of Prunella.

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Our stunning oyster bar on the corner of 13th and Sansom Street offers elevated dishes inspired by classic coastal favorites, including an assorted raw bar, mixed crudos, and refreshing cocktails.

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