Tria Cafe Rittenhouse

Philly's favorite place for wine, cheese and beer.

Visit on Sundays, known here as "Sunday School," and learn about and enjoy a different not-so-common wine, cheese and beer--and all at cut-rate prices (usually 50percent or more off the regular prices).

The Tria Fermentation School offers one-night courses on the Tria trifecta of beer, wine and cheese

Will Philadelphians adopt the European custom of a late afternoon snack? Tria offers this option and more with a selection of cheeses, salads and panini to be washed down by a fine choice of beers and wines by the glass. The surroundings are sleek and “Sunday School” lessons on pairing lesser-known wine, cheese and beer are available with items offered for half price or better. Main course...

“Diverse wine choices” from “off the beaten vine” plus equally ambitious beers are served alongside “cool cheeses” and other Eclectic and European small plates (but “no big dinners”) at this “neat little” trio; “classy” and “chill”, the venues can seem “cramped” due to limited seating, but staffers’ “can’t-go-wrong” recommendations make amends, as does the “excellent value.”

The idea behind Tria is simple, and quite genius. Focus on three things that involve fermentation, concoct pairings to bring out the best in each, repeat. Wine, beer and cheese all get thorough scrutiny, so you're always amazed at the selection. (When was the last time you had 15% ABV Dogfish Head Barleywine?) The menu also includes plenty of non-cheese nibbles, all for under $10. Interest...

In Short
Housed in a former ice cream shop one block north of Rittenhouse Square, this beer and tapas bar is popular with a professional crowd. The atmosphere is warm thanks to a plethora...

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