The Week In Eats

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by Nadia Stadnycki

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Published: Jun 11, 2008

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Craving python with foie gras? Chef Bernard Dehaene is bringing "alternative" meats to the table paired with wines and spirits from Robert Kacher Selections and Palateur Im-ports. The plates, inspired by Dehaene's travels and collaborations with fellow chefs and friends, will include turtle soup with summer vegetables, black bear bacon salad with quail eggs, African lion stew and braised antelope short ribs. Reservations recommended. Zot, 122 Lombard St., 267-639-3260, zotrestaurant.blogspot.com.

Admit it — you put your dad through hell growing up. Make it up to him in a weird, thematic way by taking him to Devil's Alley for a luscious Father's Day brunch. Sit outside or in and enjoy choices like grilled hangar steak with fried eggs, a chili cheese omelette, cinnamon raisin bread pudding french toast (!) and a crab cake salad with fennel, oranges and citrus vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Devil's Alley, 1907 Chestnut St., 215-751-0707, devilsalleybarandgrill.com.

Eat a lion's share of delectable offerings from Philadelphia restaurants at this swanky formal event, celebrating the 71 animal births that've taken place at the zoo so far this year. City Tavern, Kildare's and Pod, among others, will whip up fare for the evening. Be sure to check out samplings from Café Apamate, Eliza's Bakery and Starbucks, all of which are participating in the Culinary Conservation Challenge, supporting sustainable foods and wildlife protection. Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 Girard Ave., 215-243-2552, philadelphiazoo.org.

Bring Pops to the Mexican Post for his big day and he'll be happy — he'll get complimentary margaritas just for being a dad. Let him choose from the Post's selection of more than 100 tequilas while munching on fresh guacamole, chili rellenos or tamales crafted by executive chef Thiago Gomes. The outdoor patio will be open to grab some fresh air. Mexican Post, 1601 Cherry St., 215-568-2667, mexicanpost.com.

City Food Tours gets guests sipping and gnoshing while they hoof it around town. This Dad's Day tour through Old City is focused on beer and cheese. First stop is Old City Cheese (160 N. Third St.), where guests will gather 'round the chopping block for samples. Then it's off to Triumph Brewing Co. (117-121 Chestnut St.) to down and discuss beers and partake in a blind taste-test competition. Reservations required. 800-979-3370, cityfoodtours.com.

 

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