The Lunch Club

1) @kismetbagels is popping up @Ollyphilly. You can order regular bagels to go OR choose from delicious bagel sandwiches. Proceeds will be donated to @bunnyhopphl (via @bakersagainstracism). Pre-Order only. . 2) @primalsupplymeats is giving you a t
Heads Up- Father’s Day is Sunday. If you’re undecided about a gift to give your father, brother, grandpa, or other male figure in your life, we’ve got you covered with a killer #Philadelphia shopping guide. 📝.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ T
With outdoor seating opening last weekend and awesome weather, the city was bustling with summer vibes. And from private dining options at @laurelepx to morning mimosas at @bookers.westphilly - there were certainly no shortage of options. . Remember
Yesterday @egrimaldi, the Executive Director of @fleisherart, spoke about the necessity for funding for the Office of the Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy during Philadelphia’s 2021 Virtual Public Hearing meeting. . . Below is a paraphra
Hey Friends. We’ve been a bit quiet the past week - letting those with voices that need to be heard, speak - while working individually to listen, learn, read, protest, and create actionable changes. We want to be very clear, The Lunch Club 215
Let's celebrate #NationalWineDay 🍷 by supporting our local #Philly businesses. Why give yourself a headache trying to schedule wine pick-up / delivery from our state store? Buy your wine from a store in your neighborhood: . . 1. Fishtown/ Kensington
#MDW is certainly not canceled, and Monday's weather is looking to be a perfect spring day ☀️ 🌺. Treat yourself, your family, or friends to a delicious meal from one of #Philadlephia's restaurants. . . 1) @highstphilly: If you have a gas stove, gril
We take a break from our usual #Philly quotes, to bring you some COVID relief inspired by @disney ✨ What are your favorite movies? How’s everyone coping out there? We miss our friends.....

Founded in 2019 as a way to connect freelancers over a shared meal, the Lunch Club 215 started out of the need to connect. Working from home by myself, for myself, in a brand new city, was liberating - yet lonely. Teaming up with a partner who knew Philly’s food scene through and through, turned out to be the start of a more ambitious endeavor than we could have imagined.

Partnering with co-working spaces, restaurants and small businesses around the city - what we initially thought was just a small gathering of likeminded individuals, soon turned into a niche subculture. Bringing together independent workers over Instagram messages, a Slack channel and an ever-growing email chain, the list of people who we initially thought “worked remote” soon multiplied.

Working to bring together the “coworker-less” across the city of Philadelphia, over the course of a year successfully launched nearly 20 events bringing together nearly 300+ independents during this time. Heading into 2020 with the same goals in mind, we’re excited to watch our community grow as we continue to foster those genuine connections in the city.

 
liz borchert