Philadelphia, PA- FCM Hospitality, along with owner Avramhornick, is pleased to announce the opening of Walnut Garden at 1708 Walnut St. near Center City. The new urban oasis, which will open in time for the summer, will breathe new life into a property formerly home to McDonald's and Van's. However, it was destroyed by fire in 2020 due to civil unrest.
Philadelphia's Walnut Garden
The 11,500-square-foot space will include seating and communal space for 500 guests. It also includes lush landscaping, beautiful flower beds, a children’s playground, bench seating, two bars, and a soft-serve station. Look for street food inspired by Asian cuisine in the kitchen. Look for cocktails, beer, seltzer, and wines at the bar. Look for family-friendly events, movie nights, sports viewing, and entertainment. Walnut Garden is open every Wednesday for Center City SIPS. Walnut Garden is open seven days a week, from Monday to Sunday. Noon to midnight. Walnut Garden will join FCM Hospitality's outdoor hospitality concepts, such as Lola's Garden and Harper's Garden.
Walnut Garden has 11,500 square feet and can accommodate up to 500 people. Most of the materials used in construction were reclaimed and placed among $60,000 worth of plants, trees, and flowers. This will create a true garden oasis. The space will feature a series of shipping containers with two bars, a restaurant serving Asian street food, and a soft-serve ice cream station.
The 40'x60" canopy tent offers a respite from the hot summer days while guests can relax on benches and tables scattered throughout the garden. Families are encouraged to bring their children to the play area for kids, which includes a garden area with benches and planters and a wooden Jeep with a slide. A jumbotron with a sound system can be used to show sporting events, movie nights, or special events.
