Assembly Rooftop Lounge Kicks off Summer with a Launch Party Featuring Go Go Gadjet

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photo by Harry Paris Field

Assembly Rooftop Lounge, The Logan Hotel’s year-round chic rooftop cocktail bar and lounge perched above the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, is kicking off the summer season with its annual lavish party on Thursday, May 16 ­­­from 6 to 9 pm featuring a premium open bar, bites from the venue’s new imaginative events menu, live guest illustrations, glam photo booth, giveaways, and a live set by beloved PA-based entertainment machine Go Go Gadjet. Tickets are $85 and can be purchased here. 

With peak outdoor lounging temperatures finally arriving, Assembly’s popular annual soirée is back and is once again guaranteed to be the ultimate kickoff to summer. Attendees can expect a premium open bar with a first taste of Assembly’s spring/summer cocktail menu, paired with bites from Executive Sous Chef Jacob Altemus’ brand-new events menu dubbed Assembly, Heightened, plus live guest illustrations by Denise Fike, a glam photobooth by Booths and Bashes Event Co. and a three-hour live set by high-energy DJ-cover band hybrid, Go Go Gadjet. Guests must be 21+ and must bring valid ID to enter.

“In lieu of a theme this year, Assembly is going back to its roots, welcoming guests into our refreshed posh indoor-outdoor space with a focus on upscale cocktail programming and light bites paired with unparalleled views of the city,” said Hannah Boothman, Food and Beverage Sales and Marketing Manager at The Logan. “We really wanted to focus on what we do well at Assembly and that’s creating elevated cocktails and shareable plates perfect for enjoying sunset views with friends. Guests at this year’s kickoff event will get a taste of this enhanced Assembly experience with bites from our new Assembly, Heightened events menu. We also completely revamped our every day 2024 food and beverage menus as well.” 

Event attendees will enjoy a first taste of the Assembly, Heightened events menu, including: 

HORS D’OUEVRES

• Crab Rangoon Spring Roll scallion-cilantro chili sauce
• Wagyu Croquette jalapeno cheddar croquette, shaved wagyu, aji verde
• Lobster & Scallop Yuzu Shooters ceviche-style with a jalapeno-yuzu broken vinaigrette
• Duck Buns duck confit, black garlic hoisin, napa cabbage-ginger slaw, cilantro, steam bun
• Pork Belly Candy honey mustard laquer, pickled granny smith
• Jambalaya Arancini andouille, shrimp, remoulade
• Vegetable Pakora mango amba sauce, smoked broccoli-almond slaw, pickled red onion
• Mini Street Corn Taco elote, cotija, chipotle-lime crema, cilantro
• Wagyu Katsu milk bread, kewpie mayo, teriyaki, maldon, scallion
• Wagyu Nachos wagyu, cheddar, jalapeno jack cheese, black bean salsa, dorito
• OMG Mini Philly buttered lobster, blackened shrimp, grilled chicken, cooper sharp, remoulade, mini potato bun

STATIONS

• Phyllo Wrapped Brie orange blossom honey, dried fruits and nuts
• Chilled Seafood Display
  • Simplicity oysters, grilled lemons, seasonal mignonette
  • Luxury oysters, jumbo shrimp, clams, grilled lemons, mignonette, red cocktail, white cocktail
  • The Experience oysters, jumbo shrimp, clams, chilled 4 oz lobster tails, 5 lb king crab legs, grilled lemons, mignonette, red cocktail, white cocktail, drawn butter
  • Caviar – based on 10 people, served withcorn blinis, crème fraiche, chives
    • Kaluga
    • Beluga 
    • Osetra 
    • White Sturgeon 

Assembly’s new spring/summer 2024 food and beverage menu also received a revamp with highlights including Eggs and Caviar($14) deviled egg with American caviar, créme fraiche, chives; Octopus Toast ($15) baby octopus a la plancha, castelvetrano olives, pickled peppers, sourdough; Barbacoa Tacos ($18) with braised beef, avocado crema, radish, pickled red onion, cilantro and corn tortilla; Lobster Roll ($21). Plus, a selection of flatbreads, including the Calabria ($16) with pomodoro sauce, calabrian salami, housemade sausage, caramelized onions, mozzarella; and Elote ($15) with roasted sweet corn, cotija cheese, chili lime aioli, pickled reg onion and cilantro. Dessert includes a Dirty Chai Pot du Crème ($11) and Peaches and Cream Cheesecake ($13). 

The summer cocktail list boasts a selection of berry and citrus-forward refreshments including the Sunset Spritz ($18) with Stoli Citrus  vodka, Aperol, wild berry tea, fresh lemon, prosecco; Classic White Sangria ($16) mixing white rum, Giffard Peche liqueur, and crisp white wine infused with fresh fruits and citrus; and Mezcu Me ($18) with Bahnez mezcal, giffard d’espelette liqueur, cucumber, and fresh lime; Yogurt Punch ($19) with Ford’s Gin, Campari, dry vermouth, port wine and fresh lemon. The list wouldn’t be complete without its signature Frosé ($16) crafted with rosé wine, dry vermouth, Cocchi Rosa aperitif, strawberry, and fresh lemon, in line to be the quintessential summer cocktail. A selection of red, white, sparkling wine and beer round out the beverage list.

These food and beverage menus will be available all spring and summer at Assembly. 

Assembly Rooftop Lounge is open daily at 4pm with kitchen closing at 11pm. The bar is open until 12am Sunday-Thursday and until close on Fridays and Saturdays. Happy hour is Sunday to Thursday 4-5pm. Assembly Rooftop Lounge is open for walk-ins based on availability. Parties of seven or less can make reservations here, with a cover charge of $10 per person. Larger parties of eight or more can also reserve one of Assembly’s pods for a food and beverage minimum. Pod reservations can be made by e-mailing info@assemblyrooftop.com.

Assembly Rooftop Lounge is located on the ninth floor of The Logan Hotel at 1840 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.