February 15, 2013
Things are about to get pretty tasty. From February 25-28, Philadelphia magazine is hosting a weeklong Philly Cooks event featuring some of Philadelphia’s favorite chefs and restaurants. Many of our great chefs recently received a writeup in The Washington Post. The article recognized their delicious restaurants and tasty meals. Try out their award-winning food at [...]
Read more»February 11, 2013
Treat yourself to some finger-licking-good food at Amada’s Pig Out event on Sunday, March 10. After being slow-cooked for 48 hours, their whole-roasted suckling pig will be served table side by the Chefs themselves. Guests will enjoy plenty of delicious tapas options served alongside the main course. Indulge in a variety of tapas items like [...]
Read more»February 4, 2013
Distrito, Chef Jose Garces’ modern Mexican restaurant and bar is the place to be on National Margarita Day – Friday, February 22. Put on your party hat and head out to Distrito for an evening full of tasty tequila and delicious food. From 4-7 p.m., enjoy half-price margaritas, food specials and (drumroll please) Chef Garces’ [...]
Read more»February 4, 2013
It’s no secret that Philadelphia’s food scene is bigger than ever and media in other cities have taken notice. In early January, Philadelphia secured a spot in the New York Times travel section and just recently, The Washington Post wrote about our fair city and its fine food. Robert DiGiacomo ate his way through Philadelphia [...]
Read more»December 4, 2012
In honor of the fourth annual Vans Custom Cultural Program, a nationwide initiative to raise funds and awareness for the importance of art in high schools, our own Chef Jose Garces was asked to design a unique pair of Vans shoes. Here’s how the program works: In 2013, Vans will donate $50,000 to the school [...]
Read more»April 3, 2012
Well, this is pretty awesome news. The Kimmel Center has landed one of Philadelphia’s most celebrated chefs to take over all food and catering operations at the performing arts venue as well as open a new signature restaurant on the Center’s ground floor. And that person is none other than Chef Jose Garces. Just last [...]
Read more»March 12, 2012
Here’s a cool short video of our very own Iron Chef Jose Garces profiled for the Sundance Channel’s Tastemakers series. Always cool to see one of Philly’s beloved local chefs in the national spotlight. Tastemakers [Sundance Channel]
Read more»March 2, 2012
The Food Network is bringing back its hit show Chopped All-Stars for a second season and they’ve tapped our very own Iron Chef Jose Garces to be one of the All-Star competitors. He’ll be taking on three fellow Iron Chefs — Cat Cora, Marc Forgione and Michael Symon — in the show’s first episode. The four will do battle on Sunday, April 8 at 9 p.m., with secret ingredients like beef tendon, crawfish and chicken feet. If Chef Garces wins this first challenge, he’ll advance to compete in the show’s grand finale, and for a $50,000 prize for charity, on Sunday, May 6. Good luck Chef. [Food Network]
February 16, 2012
It’s not hard to see why we’re excited about Frohman’s Wursthaus, the beer n’ brats concept from Jose Garces that made our list of the top 12 restaurant openings for 2012. 1) The name is an homage to one of the greatest movies of all time. 2) It’s location on 13th Street: cool space and Midtown Village is crushing it right now. 3) Beer n’ brats — duh. 4) Chef Jose Garces. Also duh. Put them all together and it sounds pretty amazing. Thus, our relief to hear there’s finally an opening date in sight. Frohman’s Wursthaus; Beer n’ Brats; Garces-style; Midtown Village; May 2012. Be there. [Eater Philly]
April 18, 2011
Beer lovers, get excited. Chef Jose Garces’ Chifa is joining forces with Bell’s Brewery, Inc. to offer an “All Stouts” beer dinner, Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. For $65 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, you get three courses and a dessert, each paired with a craft stout beer from Michigan-based Bell’s Brewery, Inc. [...]
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