Re: [UC] "Distrito" ¡Qué Rico!

[Dave Axler]

There's never enough good restaurants in our neighborhood, and I am  
happy to hear that Distrito has opened at last.

I hope, though, all the media hype about Distrito -- they've gotten  
lots of press coverage of late -- doesn't imply that locals have  
forgotten West Philly's original high-end Mexican eatery, Zocalo, at  
36th & Lancaster. If you haven't been there lately, it's worth a re- 
visit. It's changed hands, and is back to being a chef-owned, family- 
operated restaurant, with a revised menu that incorporates family  
recipes from the chef's wife (who's from Merida). Like Distrito, they  
also offer flights of high-quailty tequilas.

And I'm surprised that none of our conspiracy theorists have wondered  
about the origin of Distrito's name -- it translates to "District",  
and they're right around the corner from UCD HQ,


On Jul 23, 2008, at 9:05 PM, Wilma de Soto wrote:

For my birthday gift, my husband and I dined tonight at Chef José  
Garces new
restaurant "Distrito."

I liked it very much.  The plates are small but really flavorful.

Every plate was wonderful.  They also have various tequila flights,  
(three
samples each) for order such as:

Silver, Reposado, Añejo, Highlands, Lowlands and El Camino Royál etc.

Should you come expecting oversized portions such as Chili's, you  
might be
disappointed.

However, the dishes were tasty, well executed and well presented.

Desserts were also good.

The music, (REAL music), and atmosphere were great as well.

I would recommend neighborhood people eat there and establish  
themselves
because the GM and owner are very amenable.

Wilma


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