{"id":1392,"date":"2025-07-01T18:17:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T18:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https://rittenhousecen.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1392"},"modified":"2025-08-06T18:18:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T18:18:22","slug":"your-european-summer-escape-no-passport-required","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://rittenhousecen.wpenginepowered.com/your-european-summer-escape-no-passport-required/","title":{"rendered":"Your European Summer Escape, No Passport Required"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This summer, <a href=\"https://www.rittenhousehotel.com/\">The Rittenhouse</a> invites you to take a journey — not by plane, but by plate, by glass, and by indulgent experience. From the café culture of Italy to the flower fields of Provence and the elegance of French garden parties, <strong><a href=\"https://www.rittenhousehotel.com/savor-summer-la-rittenhouse\">Savor Summer, à la Rittenhouse</a></strong> is a seasonal series of curated experiences designed to transport you, all without ever leaving Rittenhouse Square.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a city local or a weekend visitor, we’ve partnered with some of our favorite European-inspired brands and institutions, including <strong><a href=\"https://julietteliqueur.com/\">Juliette Peach Liqueur</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.stdalfour.com/\">St. Dalfour</a></strong>, and the <strong><a href=\"https://www.barnesfoundation.org/\">Barnes Foundation</a></strong>, to bring you a summer full of beauty, flavor, and leisure.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Paris to Provence at the Mary Cassatt Tea Room</strong></h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of the Barnes Foundation’s <strong><a href=\"https://www.barnesfoundation.org/whats-on/exhibitions/from-paris-to-provence\">From Paris to Provence</a></strong> exhibition, the <a href=\"https://www.rittenhousehotel.com/dining/tea\">Mary Cassatt Tea Room</a> has partnered with Juliette Peach Liqueur to create <strong><a href=\"https://www.rittenhousehotel.com/mary-cassatt-menu\">La Vie en Spritz</a></strong>, a limited-time menu of cocktails inspired by the works of Cézanne, Van Gogh, Renoir, and more. Each spritz is a drinkable ode to a painting featured in the exhibition, blending art history with flavor and fragrance.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlights include:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Cornerstone</strong>, inspired by Cézanne’s A Table Corner, featuring peaches (the core note in Juliette) and fresh mint, a nod to the foundational still life that gave rise to the entire menu.<br></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special Delivery</strong>, based on Van Gogh’s The Postman, steeped with smoked lapsang souchong tea and sage, balancing smoky intensity with bright fruit.<br></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fields of Provence</strong>, a lush spritz infused with French lavender, amarena cherry syrup, and rooibos tea, inspired by Cézanne’s Terracotta Pots and Flowers.<br></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Self Care</strong>, drawn from Renoir’s Before the Bath, blends cold-steeped chamomile gin with honey and lemon, a tender tribute to rest, ritual, and the art of slowing down.<br></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conrad’s Grog</strong>, a rum-forward iced cocktail inspired by Giorgio de Chirico’s The Pirate, offers a citrusy homage to literary rebels and Mediterranean intrigue.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It’s a cocktail menu meant not just for sipping, but for lingering, reflecting, and savoring.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exhibition runs June 29–August 31 at The Barnes Foundation. La Vie en Spritz menu is available all summer at the Mary Cassatt Tea Room. </p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jam Tastings in the Lobby</strong></h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Friday and Saturday from <strong>July 12 through August 31</strong>, the <strong><a href=\"https://www.rittenhousehotel.com/savor-summer-la-rittenhouse\">St. Dalfour Summer Cart</a></strong> rolls into the lobby with a taste of the French countryside. Stop by for <strong>jam-infused iced teas, mini tea sandwiches</strong>, and <strong>light cocktail pours</strong> — no reservation required. Our Bastille Day kickoff weekend (July 11–13) features French-inspired pairings and extra sweet surprises.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Passport Pour at Library Bar</strong></h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our cocktail bar becomes your <strong>European drinking tour</strong> this summer. With the <strong><a href=\"https://www.rittenhousehotel.com/dining/librarybar/library-bar-menu\">Passport Pour</a></strong> pop-up menu, sip your way across six destinations, from a strawberry Pimm’s Cup in the English countryside to an herbaceous spritz straight from the Côte d’Azur. Each drink comes with a thoughtfully paired small plate.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Available daily through July and August. Plus, enjoy live music with international flair on select Friday and Saturday nights at 9:30 PM.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lacroix en Plein Air</strong></h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Select Friday and Saturday evenings, the courtyard at Lacroix transforms into an intimate European garden setting for <strong><a href=\"https://www.lacroixrestaurant.com/menus\">Lacroix en Plein Air</a>,</strong> a prix fixe dinner under twinkling lights and curated music. With limited tables for two or four, it’s the perfect romantic night out or summer celebration.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don’t miss <strong>Apéro at Lacroix</strong>, our new happy hour from 5–7 PM featuring build-your-own spritzes, seasonal wines, and elegant bites.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Summer Signature at The Rittenhouse Spa &amp; Club</strong></h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by the art of <em>slowing down</em>, our <strong><a href=\"https://www.therittenhousespaclub.com/spa\">Summer Signature Massage</a></strong> blends Lola’s Apothecary aromatherapy oils, from Sicilian citrus to Provençal lavender, with a personalized massage and a <strong>Juliette spritz poolside</strong>. 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