American Sardine Bar and The Pickled Heron Turn Four

POINT BREEZE — Spirited gastropub American Sardine Bar is turning four-years-old today and its ready to party. "Night of the Sardine IV" will feature a staff-created menu, a killer draught beer list, and games and prizes throughout the day. The fun starts at 12 p.m. and goes until closing. [Eaterwire]

FISHTOWN — French-inspired BYOB bistro The Pickled Heron is turning four on Thursday, December 17, and its celebrating by featuring a four-course meal for $45 per person plus tax and gratuity. The theme of the dinner is "North South East West" and each course is inspired by a different Philadelphia neighborhood. The first course channels Port Richmond with lobster pierogi. Squid ink pasta honoring the Italian Market rounds out the second course, followed by a Chinatown inspired pan-seared duck breast and a West Philly bread pudding for dessert. Reserve a spot online or by phone (215) 634-5666 for a 6 p.m. seating. [Twitter]