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Philadelphia Restaurant news
PHILADELPHIA, January, 2004 – Taking advantage of a restaurant’s prix-fixe menu is a great way for diners to enjoy a special evening out without any surprises to their wallet. Here’s a list of some of the most tempting prix-fixe offers in the Philadelphia region:
* Prices listed do not include tax, gratuity or beverages.
Philadelphia
Fountain Restaurant –
This award-winning, French-American restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel
Philadelphia offers a $39.50 three-course lunch and a $105-$210 five-course
dinner served Monday through Saturday. 18th Street & Ben Franklin Parkway,
(215) 963-1500,
www.fourseasons.com
Indonesia – Try the
lunch special for $6.99 or choose one of four types of Rijsttafel (a complete
Indonesian dinner), ranging from $15-$25 per person for a party of two or more
at this BYOB restaurant in Chinatown. Indonesia specializes in the spicy
cuisine of Java and the dishes include satays and rice platters. 1029 Race
Street,
(215) 829-1400
Jake’s – Enjoy the
$19.95 tasting menu for lunch (available Monday through Saturday) or the $35
three-course tasting menu for dinner offered Sunday through Thursday at this
contemporary American restaurant in Manayunk. Chef/owner Bruce Cooper offers
five selections of appetizers, entrees and desserts on the prix-fixe dinner
menu. 4365 Main Street, (215) 483-0444,
www.jakesrestaurant.com
Lacroix at the
Rittenhouse – Feast on gourmet selections such as veal ragu in puff pastry
from the four-course business lunch priced at $24 at this French restaurant
overlooking Rittenhouse Square. Options for dinner include three plates for
$55, four plates for $65 or five plates for $75. Chef Jean-Marie Lacroix rules
the kitchen at this award-winning restaurant located in the Rittenhouse Hotel.
210 W. Rittenhouse Square, (215) 790-2533,
www.rittenhousehotel.com
Little Fish – This
tiny, Queen Village seafood house offers a special $25 five-course menu on
Sunday evenings. This BYOB is the place to try new seafood dishes such as the
monkfish livers appetizer or an entrée of Trigger Fish, Escolar or Sea Bream.
Cash only. 600 Catharine Street, (215) 413-3464,
www.thelittlefish.com
Le Bec-Fin – Choose
the signature crab cake as an entrée from the three-course, $45 prix-fixe
lunch menu or the rack of lamb from the $135, six-course dinner menu to
experience the acclaimed cuisine of this well-known French restaurant.
Reservations and proper attire are a must. 1523 Walnut Street, (215) 567-1000,
www.lebecfin.com
Novelty – Select any
appetizer, entrée and dessert on the prix-fixe dinner menu at this American
restaurant run by chef/owner Bruce Cooper and pay $27.50 for your meal.
Popular menu items include curried mussels and roasted petite filet mignon.
This deal runs Sunday through Thursday. 15 S. 3rd Street, (215) 627-7885,
www.noveltyrestaurant.com
Opus 251 – This
restaurant in the historic Philadelphia Art Alliance offers European-style
dining in a beautiful setting. A $16 two-course lunch menu and a $32
three-course dinner menu are offered Tuesday through Saturday. 251 S. 18th
Street, (215) 735-6787
Overtures – This
elegant French-Mediterranean BYOB located just off South Street is known for
its fine cooking and its three-course, prix-fixe dinner menus, including such
entrees as roasted veal and grilled tuna at a price of $50 Friday through
Sunday. 609 E. Passyunk Avenue, (215) 627-3455
Philadelphia Fish &
Company – Owners Janet and Kevin Meeker have operated this popular seafood
restaurant for 20 years in Old City and offer a $25 three-course dinner
available Sunday through Thursday evenings. Stop in Monday through Friday for
the $10 “Executive Lunch Special” that includes soup, salad, fish entrée and a
beverage. 207 Chestnut Street, (215) 625-8606,
www.philadelphiafish.com
Rx – The international menu at this casual BYOB on the University of Pennsylvania campus is eclectic and the chef uses organic, local products in his cooking. Order an appetizer, entrée and dessert from the full menu for $25 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Reservations accepted for parties of six or more. 4443 Spruce Street, (215) 222-9590
In the Countryside
Bridgetown Mill House
– Find old-fashioned charm and new creative American cuisine at this historic
Bucks County restaurant. The $35 “Innkeeper’s Special ” is a three-course
dinner offered Tuesday through Thursday that might include Maine lobster soup,
aged filet mignon and homemade sorbet. In addition, the restaurant serves a
$24 prix-fixe lunch Tuesday through Friday and an $85 six-course tasting menu
Tuesday through Saturday. 760 Langhorne-Newtown Road, Langhorne, (215)
752-8996
Fayette Street Grill
– This cozy, New American BYOB offers a $29.50 prix-fixe dinner daily that
includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Diners can choose from a choice of
seven appetizers, eight main courses and five desserts. Sample entrees include
Chilean sea bass, New York strip steak and duck breast. 308 Fayette Street,
Conshohocken, (610) 567-0366
Restaurant Taquet –
This well respected French restaurant hosts a six-course tasting dinner priced
at $75 per person and a three-course business lunch for $20 per person. Lunch
and dinner served Monday through Saturday. Wayne Hotel, 139 E. Lancaster
Avenue, Wayne, (610) 687-5005
Roux 3 – Arrive early to take advantage of the “Dine At Dusk” menu at this sophisticated 160-seat restaurant in Delaware County. The two-course $15 menu includes soup or salad and a choice of one of two entrees selected by the chef. Some sample entrees include apple honey-glazed pork loin and seared salmon. 4755 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, (610) 356-5976
New Restaurant/Bar Openings:
Ava – Named for Chef
Michael Campagna’s seven-year-old daughter, this family-owned Italian BYOB
serves up homemade gnocchi and the popular fish bronzino. Currently, it’s
dinner-only. 518 S. 3rd Street, (215) 922-3282
Bliss – Contemporary
American and Asian-style dishes, such as sweet and sour crispy red snapper,
are served at this modern, upscale restaurant located steps from The Kimmel
Center on the Avenue of the Arts. 224 S. Broad Street, (215) 731-1100
Cafe Lift – Open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner, this airy BYOB bistro, serving eclectic,
Mediterranean fare in the suddenly hip Loft District just north of Chinatown,
has quickly become a popular staple for the area’s new residents—and the word
is spreading. 428 N. 13th Street, (215) 922-3031,
www.cafelift.com
Johnny Brenda’s – The
owners of Standard Tap have branched out into Fishtown with this corner bar
that offers local beers on draught and serves large portions of inexpensive
and delicious fare from a menu that changes daily, much like its sibling
restaurant in Northern Liberties. 1201 Frankford Avenue, (215) 634-8923
Matyson – A simple,
yet elegant space complements the eclectic fare well at this warm and popular
new BYOB a few blocks from Rittenhouse Square. 37 S. 19th Street, (215)
564-2925
Next – Chef Terry
Owens serves creative continental cuisine including entrees such as
olive-studded chicken and bacon-wrapped Monkfish “Osso Bucco” at this 55-seat
new Old City BYOB on South Street. 223 South Street, (215) 629-8688
The Orchard – The
Orchard is the first restaurant of chef/owner James A. Howard who has worked
in the kitchens of Le Bec-Fin and Buddakan. This 45-seat BYOB in Delaware
County specializes in New American cuisine. 503 Orchard Avenue, Kennett
Square, (610) 388-1100
Pad Thai – This
casual, family-friendly restaurant near South Street offers a wide selection
of Thai and Bangkok cuisine, including pad thai and many curry dishes. It is
presently a BYOB until a liquor license is obtained. 606 S. 2nd Street, (215)
592-1168
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