Center City District Restaurant Week Celebrates Its 20th Year This September With New Food Specials
20 years ago this September, Center City District Restaurant Week (CCDRW) was launched and introduced thousands of diners to the two decades-long tradition. CCDRW celebrates some of the best chefs and restaurateurs in the Philly and the tradition will continue Sunday, September 10 through Saturday, September 23.
September’s restaurant week will feature more than 90 participating restaurants that will offer three-course, prix-fixe dinner menus, starting at just $45 per person. However, this year foodies will be treated to new food specials including for the first time, a $60 premium option at select locations. This brand-new price tier will not be available in conjunction with the standard $45 discount; restaurants will offer one or the other. Also new this season, two-course lunch menus will now be available for just $20 at select locations. Find the full list of participating restaurants at ccdrestaurantweek.com.
During Restaurant Week, guests can enjoy their meals indoors or outdoors, and at select locations, takeout will be offered. Additionally, adults 21 and older can enjoy special cocktails created to complement each CCDRW menu. Featured Beam Suntory spirits include Knob Creek 7 Year Rye Whiskey and Haku Vodka. Tax, gratuity and beverages are not included as part of CCDRW pricing. Full menu and reservation information via Open Table can also be found at ccdrestaurantweek.com, where diners are encouraged to enter to win dinner for a year.
Discounted parking will be available to CCDRW guests for $9 or less at participating Interpark, LAZ and Philadelphia Parking Authority garages. Everyone should plan their transportation arrangements when making dinner reservations, or prepare to access a digital parking voucher at ccdrestaurantweek.com.
Throughout the year, Center City District (CCD) has recognized the chefs and restaurateurs who have helped to transform not only CCDRW, but who’ve also put Center City Philadelphia on the map as one of the best dining destinations in the country. From James Beard Award winners and Iron Chefs to self-taught cooks and family-run kitchens, CCD is proud to claim some of the most talented professionals in the industry.
Part of that recognition included a 20 week profile series, exclusive recipes and popups at weekly events across Center City. “Twenty Weeks, Twenty Stories” gave diners an opportunity to learn about chefs and restaurateurs outside of the kitchen. Interviewees discussed everything from their inspiration and achievements to signature recipes and their experience working in Center City. The blogs can be found at ccdrestaurantweek.com.
Ahead of CCDRW, diners can enjoy some of their favorite dishes at home by recreating recipes submitted by chefs at participating restaurants. A digital recipe book is also available for download online, with new submissions added through September. Printed recipe cards have been distributed at events across Center City as part of Restaurant Week Roadshow, a popup activation at select CCD-managed programs, including the Arts on Center Stage at Dilworth Park, which runs through the end of August. To find the latest recipes, visit ccdrestaurantweek.com.
The current list of participating restaurants includes:
1225 Raw Sushi & Sake Lounge
a.kitchen*
Aki Nom Nom
Alice Pizza & Restaurant
Amina*
Ancient Spirits & Grille
Banh Mi and Bottles*
Bank & Bourbon*
Barbuzzo
Barra Rossa
Bellini
Bistro La Baia
Bistro Romano
Bistrot La Minette
Bleu Sushi
Brauhaus Schmitz
Bridget Foy’s
Buca D’oro Ristorante
Bud & Marilyn’s
Buddakan
Butcher Bar
Caribou Café
Chez Hansi
City Winery
Con Murphy’s
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
D’Angelo Ristorante Italiano
Darling Jack’s Tavern
Devil’s Alley
Dim Sum House by Jane G’s*
Dolce Italian
Double Knot
Entrée BYOB
Estia Restaurant*
Flambo Caribbean Restaurant*
Fork*
Forsythia
Franklin Social American Kitchen and Bar*
Fringe Bar
Garden Grille and Bar
Giuseppe & Sons
Gran Caffe L’Aquila
Harp & Crown
Jasmine Rice
Jomon Japanese BBQ
Knock Bar & Restaurant
Koto Sushi
La Famiglia Ristorante
La Fontana Della Citta
La Nonna
LaScala’s Fire
La Viola Bistro
La Viola Ovest
Libertine
Little Nonna’s
Malbec Argentine Steakhouse
McCormick & Schmicks*
Melograno BYOB
Mercato BYOB
Mixto Inc.*
Monster Vegan
Morea
Oloroso Tapas and Sherry Bar
Osteria
Osteria Ama Philly
Oyster House
Panorama
Pearl & Mary
Picanha Brazilian Steakhouse
Pizzeria Vetri
Porcini
Prunella
Pumpkin BYOB
Restaurant Aleksandar
Sampan
Seafood Unlimited
Spasso Italian Grill
Spice Finch
Thanal Indian Tavern
The Continental Midtown
The Dandelion
The Goat Rittenhouse
The Hayes
The Morris
The Olde Bar
The Twisted Tail
Thirteen Restaurant*
Time Restaurant and Whiskey Bar
Twenty Manning*
Veda Modern Indian Bistro
Via Locusta
Vintage Wine Bar and Bistro
Volver*
*Offering $60 price tier
