NEWS FEED: A ROUND-UP OF THE WEEK’S TOP FOOD STORIES
-Restaurant Week begins this week on September 15th. Most restaurants are offering three course dinners starting at $35 per person through the 20th. Some restaurants to try:
-Aki Japanese Fusion Restaurant and Sake Bar is offering not only a four course dinner menu, but also a four course lunch menu with items ranging from Adegashi Tofu (Crispy Tofu with Ginger and Scallion), to Tempura Ice Cream which comes in exotic flavors such as red bean and green tea. They are also offering these choices on Saturday the 21st. Restaurant Information: 1210 Walnut St. 215.985.1838
-Girasole Ristorante is offering a four course dinner selection with menu items such as Farfelle with salmon, and ending with a Chef’s Choice for dessert. They are also participating in Restaurant Week on Saturday the 21st. Restaurant information: 1410 Pine St. 215.732.2728
-Fogo de Chao is a Brazilian steakhouse and is serving three courses for dinner. If you’re a meat lover, make sure to try their unlimited meat carvings, with choices such as chicken breast, pork loin, sirloin, and lamb. Restaurant information: 1339 Chestnut St. 215.636.9700
-Tequilas Restaurant is serving both a three course lunch and dinner menu, with some varying items between the two. Some picks from their menu include Enchiladas Playa, a tortilla filled with lobster, shrimp and crab, covered in cheese, poblano, and chipotle sauces, and Pescado al Mango, grouper fillet stuffed with guacamole and covered in a mango and ginger sauce. They are also participating in Restaurant Week Saturday the 21st. Restaurant information: 1602 Locust St. 215.546.0181
Caroline Levy