Philadelphia is abuzz as the city plans for Pope Francis’ visit for the 2015 World Meeting of Families. As a media group traveling to Philadelphia for this historic event, you are likely contending with many logistical details at the moment. Likewise, your crew is working long hours leading up to the big event to ensure the coverage is flawless.
During your coverage of the Holy Father’s Philadelphia appearance, you and your team may find yourselves looking for a restaurant in Center City so you can get away from the crowds during happy hour or celebrate a job well done with a special dinner.
R2L, one of the best restaurants in Philadelphia, is the perfect place, as it is situated on the 37th floor of a high rise in the heart of Center City. Imagine you and your crew looking out at the sunset, celebratory cocktail in hand, high above the crowds found below.
Here is what you need to know about R2L during the Pope’s visit:
R2L FEATURES CONTEMPORARY, AMERICAN CUISINE
Your media crew deserves to be treated to a quality dining experience as a thank you for their dedication throughout the process of covering the Pope’s visit. R2L provides a unique venue for everyone to gather, relax, enjoy great food and share stories of time spent in the field covering events across Philadelphia.
R2L’s Chef Daniel Stern is known for his bold, unique twists on contemporary, American cuisine.
R2L has extended its hours of operation during the Pope’s visit:
- Friday, September 25th – R2L opens at 2pm with a bar menu, and dinner starts early at 4pm. The bar and lounge are open until 2am.
- Saturday, September 26th – R2L opens at noon with a bar menu, and dinner starts early at 4pm. The bar and lounge are open until 2am.
- Sunday, September 27th – The restaurant is open from noon until 10pm, featuring a dinner menu all day long.
R2L OFFERS THE MEDIA SOME PERKS
While you and your media crew wade through this event with over 1.5 million visitors, there may be times when you need a place to put your feet up, check email or finish off post-production work of the day’s coverage.
R2L is centrally located within the “traffic box” where you may be stuck for the day, at Two Liberty Place, right on 16th Street between Chestnut and Market Streets – a short walk from Suburban Station and City Hall.
R2L is also offering wi-fi access and several plasma TVs will be on broadcasting the local news coverage, so you’re never far away from the latest happenings. The view from 37 floors up above the action is a vantage point others do not get on the ground floor, which is why you should make R2L a part of your dining plans in Philadelphia
Whether you are looking for a quick bite to eat, happy hour or a special dinner for your media crew to unwind, R2L is a Philadelphia restaurant you don’t want to miss.
Ready to book a dining reservation at R2L for your media crew during the Pope’s visit? Click here to connect with a representative at R2L to make your reservation.