February 5, 2013
With a little more than a week to go before Valentine’s Day, now is the time to make a V-Day dinner reservation for you and that special someone. Restaurants across the city are offering special set-price, multi-course menus so you can make the evening’s meal one to remember. Below are some of our top picks [...]
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»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»October 29, 2012
If you’re hunkered down indoors today riding out Hurricane Sandy, we’ve got a roundup for you to help pass the time. We pulled together our top picks for the most exciting exhibitions and restaurant openings coming down in the pipeline in Philadelphia. Lots to look forward to! Check it out, and let us know in [...]
Read more»October 22, 2012
After a trip to Provence, Chef Jose Garces is bringing the flavors of southeastern France back to Garces Trading Company with endless steak frites all fall long for just $25! The special French meal will be available during both lunch and dinner. Guests will start with a green salad, and then dish on grilled hanger [...]
Read more»October 5, 2012
Want to get up close and personal with Iron Chef Jose Garces? Here’s your chance: Garces will be appearing at the Free Library for a very special Author Event on Monday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. He’ll be interviewed on stage by Michael Klein, Philadelphia Inquirer Table Talk columnist and editor/producer of philly.com/food. They’ll be [...]
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 18, 2012
This Thursday, September 20, grab lunch with Iron Chef Jose Garces at The Porch At 30th Street Station. He’ll be conducting a cooking demo from noon-1 p.m. Plus, when you donate $10 to Philabundance, nab tasty samples from five Garces restaurants: JG Domestic, Chifa, Distrito, Garces Trading Company and Amada, plus Guapos Tacos food truck. Samples are available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m, but make sure you arrive early so you can secure a seat at one of The Porch’s colorful tables. Enjoy Iron Chef-caliber lunch and help feed families at the same time. Now that’s what we call a working lunch. [UCD]
September 6, 2012
After a year-long renovation, the Kimmel Center has reopened its stunning Dorrance H. Hamilton Rooftop Garden to the public as of this week, after a year of renovations. The state-of-the-art rooftop garden renovation, the Kimmel Center’s quintessential design feature crowning its grand architectural building design, will be open to the public daily from 10 a.m.-6 [...]
Read more»August 22, 2012
Happy hour in Philadelphia just got a bit happier. Two of Jose Garces’s most popular restaurants — Amada and Chifa — both recently launched brand new happy hours with great food and drink specials. Old City’s Amada is offering $5 Sangria, $6 wine, $8 cocktails and a selection of tapas specials ranging from $2.50 to [...]
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