Mark Your Calendars: East Passyunk Restaurant Week Is Coming


The second annual East Passyunk Restaurant Week will run from Sunday, February 23rd through March 1st, 2014. The week of restaurant deals will include Noord’s Joncarl Lachman and Laurel’s Nicholas Elmi for the first time.

Twenty-four restaurants will participate in total, offering brunch, lunch and dinner menus for $15, $25 and $35. Look for specific menus to start being announced on the official web site on January 29th. Reservations are now being announced.

Participating restaurants for the second East Passyunk Restaurant Week include:

  • Adobe Café (1919 EPA) – Southwestern specialties, full service bar and festive atmosphere
  • Birra (1700 EPA) – Trendy and creative Italian eatery with warm and cozy vibe and a full service bar
  • Cantina Los Caballitos (1651 EPA) – ‘Best of Philly’ winner for Mexican fare and best margaritas in the city
  • Chiarella’s (1600 S. 11th St.) – Classic meets contemporary creativity in this Italian eatery on the Singing Fountain
  • Da Vinci (1533 S. 11th St.) – Authentic taste of Italy with a show-stopping surprise in the back courtyard
  • El Zarape (1648 EPA) – ‘Best of Philly’ winner for outstanding tacos
  • Fond (1537 S. 11th St.) – ‘Best of Philly’ winner for passionately prepared, refined and flavorful contemporary American fare
  • Izumi (1601 EPA) – Acclaimed high-end Japanese cuisine at neighborhood prices with best view of the Singing Fountain
  • Karina’s (1520 EPA) – Intimate long-standing neighborhood Mediterranean BYOB
  • Laurel (1617 EPA) – Newly opened intimate French/American influenced BYOB by “Top Chef” contestant Chef Nicholas Elmi
  • Le Virtu (1927 EPA) – Homage to Abruzzo named one of the 10 hottest Italian restaurants in the nation
  • Lucky 13 (1820 S. 13th) – Casual punk-rock pub with hearty bar food, extensive draft list and service without an attitude
  • Mamma Maria (1637 EPA) – Mamma’s genuine authentic Italian recipes please the eye, fill the stomach and warm the soul
  • Marra’s (1734 EPA) – Long-time favorite “red gravy” joint that stays true to 80 year old family recipes that came from Naples, Italy
  • Noir (1909) – Stylish and alluring restaurant and bar featuring Montreal influenced Italian cooking
  • Noord (1046 Tasker) – Dutch BYOB with a white-tablecloth view of the Singing Fountain that scored as “2013 Top Newcomer” by the city’s top influencers and writers
  • POPE (1501 EPA) – Friendly and comfortable neighborhood bar with extensive beer selection
  • Paradiso (1627 EPA) – Modern Italian neighborhood favorite and notable pioneer in East Passyunk’s restaurant revival
  • Plenty (1710 EPA) – One-of-a-kind gourmet quick-serve cafe that combines internationally inspired gourmet sandwiches and salads with a full coffee bar
  • Stateside (1536 EPA) – One of Philadelphia Magazine’s ‘Top 50 Restaurants’ in the City with lively menu, industrial interior and extensive drink options
  • Stogie Joe’s (1801 EPA) – Your go-to place for friendly folks, cold beer and a relaxing atmosphere
  • South Philly Bar & Grill (1235 EPA) – America’s favorite sports bar serving something for everyone
  • Tre Scalini (1915 EPA) –East Passyunk longtime favorite with authentic traditional Italian menu
  • Will BYOB (1911 EPA) – Intimate BYOB with artfully presented plates meant to delight all of the senses

East Passyunk Restaurant Week [Official]