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»December 14, 2012
Ring in the New Year at Philadelphia’s top restaurants with dinner specials, festive celebrations and champagne toasts. This year is extra-flexible with the return of two sets of (free!) fireworks shows on the Delaware River Waterfront, at 6 p.m. and midnight. Enjoy the 6 p.m. show with kids, or not, followed by dinner and a [...]
Read more»November 1, 2012
Halloween landing on a Wednesday this year was a little unluckily; but happily, its Mexican cousin Day of the Dead therefore lands on a Thursday night. We’ve got a few fun, festive things you can add to your to-do list tonight and the rest of the weekend, in honor of the Mexican celebration of those [...]
Read more»September 24, 2012
Friends, football, food and fall — the F’s of the season — are celebrated tonight, and all Monday nights this season, at Jose Garces’ modern-Mexi restaurant in University City. Distrito’s Football Fiesta is an endless tacos and enchiladas night to enjoy while watching the big game on Distrito’s three high-definition televisions in the downstairs Cantina [...]
Read more»September 21, 2012
With the start of the fall season, we thought it was a good time to revisit our roundup of the best brunches in Philadelphia. There are a slew of new brunch offerings on offer in Philadelphia, and some tweaks to brunch standbys that are definitely worth sharing. We want to make sure you’re well-equipped for [...]
Read more»August 10, 2012
Philadelphia has a solid place on the national radar when it comes to food and drink. Just this week, Saveur Magazine declared Philly to be the East Coast’s most exciting emerging food town. And, as we told you yesterday, Esquire just crowned Philadelphia The Late Night Capital of the United States. Pretty awesome. Not only [...]
Read more»May 2, 2012
Observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride, Cinco de Mayo, much like every other holiday, is welcomed with festive food, music and even more festive beverages on May 5. Here we’ve roped in our tops picks for señors and señoritas to throw back brews, bites and everything blanco around [...]
Read more»February 17, 2012
On the rocks, with salt, frozen, however you like it, everyone enjoys a good margarita or five (no judgement here). Wednesday, February 22 is National Margarita Day, and Distrito, the modern Mexi restaurant and bar in University City, is giving us reason to toss our sombreros with half-price margaritas from 4-7 p.m. Can we get [...]
Read more»November 8, 2011
In honor of Chef Marc Vetri’s newest cookbook, Rustic Italian Food, out this month, GQ Magazine has just published a cool online feature in which Chef Vetri dishes on his top food, drink and music picks in Philadelphia. The latest feature in the magazine’s series called “The Short Order,” in which top local chefs provide [...]
Read more»November 2, 2011
[Fall evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • Outdoor dining with heat [...]
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