Tommy Up’s P.Y.T. opens in The Piazza tonight

Tommy Up’s P.Y.T. opens in The Piazza tonight

Inspired, to an extent, by L.A. spots like 25 Degrees and the Apple Pan, P.Y.T. is promoter Up’s shot at bringing a non-chain destination burger joint — and alcohol-infused milkshakes (!) — to Philly. Josh McCullough, chef at Time, is putting together P.Y.T.’s sandwich menu, which’ll feature affordable burgers ($6-$7) and grilled cheeses “with twists” (plenty of veg options, says Up). Other eats will include hand-cut fries and lobster tempura fish sticks. Behind the main bar, Up is planning on mounting a vintage-era photo of his pops rocking a fu manchu standing next to a VW Beetle painted like the American flag. The front of the space will be the eatery — in the back, expect a unisex bathroom space and a “speakeasy-style” bar that’ll be pouring bespoke cocktails designed by a guy from NYC’s Milk and Honey.
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