PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a thrilling ode to all things pork, Bake’n Bacon in Philadelphia’s Bella Vista neighborhood is set to tantalize taste buds this October with its much-anticipated “Porktoberfest.” Situated at 1148 S. 11th Street, the restaurant promises a pork-centric culinary journey, complemented by a unique Halloween experience.
The festival showcases a menu that is an exciting tribute to pork, featuring a lavish “Pork Board” priced at $89. This centerpiece offering includes an array of delights such as loaded mac & cheese adorned with smoked chipotle tomato sauce and bacon crumbles, succulent bacon burnt ends, caramel-coated ribs, and a bacon grilled cheese served with a house-made smoked chipotle tomato sauce. Additional savory treats include chocolate-covered bacon and a peach bacon chutney paired with crostini.
For sandwich enthusiasts, the menu features the indulgent Bake’n Bacon Triple Bacon Burger, priced at $32, which combines wagyu beef with thick-cut bacon and bacon burnt ends, all enhanced by a homemade bacon-infused BBQ sauce. The $25 Peach Bacon Burger variation includes peach bacon chutney, while the $34 Bacon Lobster Alfredo and the $30 Bacon Lobster Roll promise to tantalize with their luxurious ingredient combinations.
Dessert lovers can indulge in chocolate-covered strawberries garnished with bacon shavings, available for $12, with an option to add rum, bourbon, or vodka for an additional $6.
Drinks at Bake’n Bacon take on a Halloween flair with concoctions like the Vampire Venom Margarita and the Bourbon Nightmare, among others. The restaurant will also feature the intriguing Evil Genius’ “Tast’e Bacon” ale, available both on tap and in cans.
In addition to this pork paradise, Bake’n Bacon introduces “Boojie Boo,” a Halloween-themed experience in their newly unveiled second-floor lounge. This stylish space, adorned with opulent chandeliers and a two-sided fireplace, will embrace the spooky spirit with Halloween decorations. Guests arriving in costume throughout October will receive a $10 gift certificate for future visits.
Chef/owner Justin Coleman expressed his enthusiasm for the Halloween transformation, saying, “We adore Halloween, so we wanted to deck out our new second floor lounge to create a spooky dining and lounging experience unlike anything else in Philadelphia.”
As the leaves turn and the air cools, Bake’n Bacon offers the perfect setting for pork aficionados to savor imaginative dishes while basking in a festive atmosphere. Whether for the culinary creations or the Halloween ambiance, this October promises to be an unforgettable month at this beloved Philadelphia eatery.
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