History
A decade ago, we opened Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction in Old City. Borrowing its name from Walter Benjamin's canonical 1935 essay, the store began as an artists' collective, rooted in the traditions of American craftsmanship. Founder Steven Grasse developed a line of spirits in that same tradition, using recipes and ingredients drawn from the history of Pennsylvania, and the Art in the Age brand was born. As the experimental arm of his spirits-focused creative agency, Quaker City Mercantile, Art in the Age has remained at the forefront of innovation in the spirits industry. The Art in the Age Tasting Room and Home Bar Supply is the workshop and testing ground for Quaker City Mercantile, and the only place you can taste the company's newest innovations. AITA is a one-stop-shop for the home bartender, stocking bar tools, mixers, bitters, and glassware. We also offer educational workshops, tastings, and home mixology training.
Specialties
The Art in the Age Tasting Room and Home Bar Supply is the workshop and testing ground for Quaker City Mercantile, and the only place you can taste the company's newest innovations. Alongside this curated lineup of unique spirits, Art in the Age is a one-stop-shop for the home bartender. The shop stocks bar tools, mixers, bitters, and glassware as well as offering educational workshops, tastings, and mixology training.