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February 8, 2012

Penn Hosts #21 Harvard This Friday Night At The Palestra
Morris Arboretum To Celebrate Tu B’Shevat With A Special Family Day This Sunday, February 12
Philadelphia Native Kevin Bacon To Appear At The Kimmel Center For A Candid Talk On Wednesday, February 15
Route 6 To Host A Special Beer Dinner, March 7; Reservations Now Open
Madonna To Open Her 2012 North American Tour In Philadelphia On August 28 at the Wells Fargo Center
Valentine’s Day Takes Over 13th Street With Deals And Offerings From Valerie Safran And Chef Marcie Turney’s Six Boutiques And Restaurants
Bruce Springsteen’s Corvette Arrives At The National Constitution Center In Advance Of The Blockbuster Exhibition’s Debut Next Week
Positano Coast Reprises Its Five-Course, $55 Tasting Menu For Two
Lucky Magazine Names Philadelphia One Of The 25 Best Cities For Shopping In The U.S.
Act II Playhouse Presents Broadway Drama Time Stands Still, On Stage February 14-March 11

February 7, 2012

Though it might be best known for cheesesteaks, hoagies and soft pretzels, Philadelphia continues to emerge as one of the country’s finest culinary destinations. The addition of exceptional restaurants with Spanish and/or Latin American influences like Amada, Alma de Cuba, Cuba Libre, Chifa and *Bar Ferdinand in recent years has further incited the city’s red-hot dining scene.

From trendy hot spots in Old City and Rittenhouse Square to authentic neighborhood storefronts in El Barrio and South Philadelphia, you’ll experience an explosion of flavors at Philadelphia’s popular and lesser known Latin-inspired eateries.

Featured Attraction

Distrito

Tapas and tequila reign at this deliciously over-the-top Mexican hot spot

University City

At Distrito, Jose Garces’ two-story Mexican outpost in University City, incredible tapas dishes mingle with a funky (and mostly pink) décor — including the restaurant’s famous Volkswagen Beetle booth — to bring you a thoroughly entertaining night out.

Garces Trading Company

The Iron Chef opens an all-in-one culinary destination and wine boutique More
Xochitl

A lovely, gourmet Mexican restaurant in Headhouse Square More
London Grill

New American cuisine specializing in succulent comfort food More
Isla Verde

A little bit of South Beach in Philadelphia More
Cuba Libre

A little bit of Old Havana in Old City More

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Itineraries

A Weekend Is More Fun in Historic Philadelphia

Fuel your nightlife with modern flavor, history, food, cocktails and more More
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Lunch

A blissful weekend of eating, shopping, touring and eating again More
A Weekend in Historic Philadelphia…on a Budget

In Historic Philadelphia, you’ll find plenty of places where prices haven’t changed much since our Founding Fathers were milling about town. More