So you’ve resolved to eat healthier in the new year...excluding special circumstances. What is Philadelphia Restaurant Week if not a special circumstance? Until January 24th, enjoy all of the diverse cuisines the city has to offer for a fixed price of $35 a plate. While all participating restaurants technically promote the same discount, a few newcomers and standbys go above and beyond the template to give you the most bang for your buck. Skip the juice cleanse for one day (week?) and enjoy this new year’s gift from the Center City District. Our gift to you? Letting you know the hottest deals on the list:
Harp & Crown
A member of the Schulson Collective restaurant group, Harp & Crown is not new to the spotlight. However, their five-course Restaurant Week menu is certainly something to gawk at. With fifteen options for the first course, eight options for the second course, and luxury items like seared scallops and hangar steak to choose from for the final course, you are sure to leave satisfied without putting too much strain on your wallet.
Giuseppe & Sons
Just next door, another Schulson original boasts South Philly Italian cuisine with a Center City flair. This week, Giuseppe & Sons offers handsome discounts on a wide variety of sought-after menu items like pollo parmigiana, tomato pie, and ricotta tortelloni. For a taste of Italian-American at an unbeatable price, stop by Giuseppe & Sons this Restaurant Week.
Gabi
A newcomer to the Philly food scene, Gabi is an all-day, art-deco inspired French cafe, located on North Broad. Haven’t had the chance to indulge in a classic meal à la française yet? What better time to make your first trip than for a prix fixe meal? Enjoy steak frites, feast on a decadent chocolate mousse, or do both! For just $35, no one would blame you.
Pumpkin BYOB
While most Restaurant Week deals do not include cocktails, this South Street favorite lets you cut down on costs by providing your own beverages. Combine that with delicious farm-to-table options, including a button-bursting peanut butter cake, and you’ve got yourself an affordable night-out with the ambiance of a luxury soiree.
Tequilas
Looking to inject some excitement into date night? Tequilas, an expansive Mexican gem located in Rittenhouse is constantly buzzing with activity and attractive entrees to match. Menu items that would typically go for $30 like the tortillas topped in crab meat will fall under just one of three courses for a combined total of $35. Added bonus: with the money you save on dinner, you can splurge on a flight of the restaurant’s namesake. Don’t forget the salt and lime!
Source: https://centercityphila.org/explore-center-city/ccd-restaurant-week