A restaurant brand with a long and rich history has plans to deepen its legacy in Philadelphia. P.J. Clarke’s, a small but impactful chain, wants to cede a portion of its City of Brotherly Love space to open a new concept called Rockwell and Rose, reports the Philadelphia Business Journal.
P.J. Clarke’s currently spans 11,000 square feet of the Curtis building at 601 Walnut Street, with seating for up to 200. It is not yet clear what portion of that area will be dedicated to Rockwell and Rose, however paperwork submitted to the Philadelphia Art Commission states that P.J. Clarke’s will be taking the smaller section of the bifurcated building space.
An opening timeline is not presently available for the elegant steakhouse concept. Future visitors should be prepared to exercise patience; as of May 23, Rockwell and Rose has not yet received approval from the Art Commission.
Philly foodies are certain to find the new restaurant worth the wait; the submitted application describes the concept as “a sophisticated yet inviting steakhouse that blends heritage and modernity…The concept offers premium steaks, an elevated dining experience, and a strong bar program, all with a contemporary Philadelphia touch.”
A menu attached to Rockwell and Rose’s paperwork shows that customers will be able to feast on a variety of delicious dishes, including center cut filet, a BLT wedge salad, and pan seared duck.
