The Old City Cheese Shop gets a couple of worthy mentions. First, Meal Ticket checks out the Friday night barbecue.

The stonework of neighboring buildings rises, chimney-like, around you, while lush ferns and the canopy of an overhanging tree creates an embowered feeling. Candlelight complements lights strung overhead. It’s hard to find a better escape for a casual Friday night summer dinner than the hidden outdoor patio at the Cheese Shop (160 N. Third St., 215-238-1716) – especially since this once-a-week tradition, which features all manner of BBQ-ed meats and combos, won’t run you more than $18.95.

Phillyist visits during daylight hours and is similarly entranced.

What’s more amazing than the behind-the-counter lunch deal is that if you ask, the staff at OCC will meet you out back in their hidden courtyard (you have to exit the shop and enter another door, then walk down a narrow brick hallway) with your food and an old-fashioned bottle filled with ice water. There are only a few tables available outside, but I’ve never seen the courtyard crowded-perhaps a sign that I wasn’t the only person who didn’t know that it existed. 

Foodsday Tuesday: Old City’s Hidden Gem [Phillyist]
Friday night BYO barbecue at Old City Cheese Shop [Meal Ticket]
Old City Cheese Shop [Facebook]

Coyote Crossing’s Conshohocken courtyard is one of the best places to dine outside in the area and now there are several incentives to get you there.

Coyote Fajitas, Chile Abuelita, Poblano Rellenos and Grilled Chicken Mole entrees are all priced under $20.

After 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays late-night specials are available at the outdoor lounge. Margaritas and glasses of wine are $5 and Mexican beers are available for $3. Plus there are also complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Save another wayby going to the Latest Dish blog and printing out a coupon good for a free margarita.

Coyote Crossing [Official Site]
Dine Under the Stars for Under $20 at Coyote Crossing [The Latest Dish]

Yo Jersey! We know you’re out there and although it may seem like we’re ignoring you…. Well anyway, here’s a cool deal at Catelli’s Ristorante in Voorhees.

Each Friday the restaurant offers a bistro menu where none of the plates cost more than $10.

Some of the choices have us salivating. Homemade potato chips with truffle oil and gorgonzola cream? Heck yeah! Lobster fra Diavalo with rigatoni pasta, lamb chop Milanese. All for $10 or less.

Check out the full menu after the jump.

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Cafe Loftus which has turned 3 is celebrating by giving away coffee on Fridays in April. 

The free coffee will be available from 7 to 10am, wash it down with LeBus pastries, Redhouse Bagels or Flying Monkey’s cupcakes.

Cafe Loftus [Official Site]

The Pita Pit is offering 25% off their new made-from-scratch falafel today and for the next four Fridays.

Print out the coupon or just take a picture of it with your camera phone so you can get the deal.

$5 Falafel Fridays [The Pita Pit]

Friday night wine tastings are back at Savona. Join Savona’s sommelier, Melissa Monosoff as she teaches visitors how to taste wine like a pro. Cost is $25 and includes six wines and hors d’oeurveres.

Savona [Official Site]

Every Friday night, Twenty21 welcomes the weekend with a three course dinner for $35. Choose soup or salad, any entree from the dinner menu, and any dessert.

Almost as good, get your parking validated for 4 hours after 5 PM at the Commerce Square Parking Garage.

Twenty21 [Official Site]

On Fridays in Old City you can find a Lobster Fest at Marmont. From 5 to 11 PM enjoy a 8 ounce lobster tail for $23.95.

Marmont Restaurant and Lounge [Official Site]

On Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 11 PM you can get free flatbreads and $2 drinks at Marathon Bar. If you haven’t brushed up on your Marathon brand extensions, Marathon Bar is the upstairs bar at 10th and Walnut.

Marathon [Official Site]

Check out “The Bite” in today’s Metro.

This week in The Bite: a Northern Liberties establishment throws one heck of a rum-soaked birthday party, we feature an out-of-the-ordinary happy hour and we dish on juicy morsels of Philadelphia foodie gossip.

The Bite: That’s The Spirit [metro philadelphia]