PHILADELPHIA — It wouldn't be the holidays in Philly without a milkshake that defies gravity (and perhaps reason). Craftsman Row Saloon has unveiled its culinary lineup for the 2025 "Miracle on 8th Street" pop-up, and the menu is just as decorated as the dining room. This year, the kitchen is rolling out four massive holiday milkshakes alongside a roster of festive cocktails and comfort food mashups.
The "Over-the-Top" Milkshakes
The stars of the show are the signature shakes, which serve as both dessert and art piece:
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All I Want for Christmas: A vanilla and eggnog base loaded with a crushed gingerbread cookie, a holiday decorated cookie, a lollipop, and sour strips.
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Pumpkin to Talk About: Pumpkin ice cream blended with pumpkin pie slices and a festive pretzel rod.
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Mint to Be Merry: Mint ice cream with red velvet cookies and candy canes.
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Santa’s Cookies: Cookie dough ice cream packed with crunchy chocolate chip cookies.
Festive Cocktails
The bar program leans heavily into the theme with keepsake glassware and creative presentations. Highlights include the Ornament Edition (vodka and cranberry served in a keepsake ornament), the Milk & Cookies (chocolate liqueur and buttershots served in a milk jug), and the Ugly Sweater Party (eggnog, rum, and amaretto served in festive glasses).
Holiday Comfort Food
The food menu features seasonal twists on pub favorites. Guests can order the Christmas Dinner Burger, which piles stuffing, cranberry sauce, and sweet potato fries onto two smashed patties. For a group, there's the White Christmas Pizza-Calzone Mashup (half pizza, half mac-and-cheese stuffed calzone) or the Buffalo Chicken Seasonal Wreath, a wreath-shaped stromboli.
The special holiday menu is available now through January 31, 2025. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
