No worries, here! The restaurant's focus is on the cuisine of the state and province around Mexico City or el Distrito Federál.
Even I would wouldn't grant the UCD THAT much. Speaking of great nearby restaurants, Rae at the Cira Center is an absolute gem. If you have not gone there I suggest it strongly; especially during "Dining Days" when it would be more affordable. -Wilma On 7/29/08 8:42 AM, "Dave Axler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 >> >> >> ---- >> You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the >> list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see >> <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
