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Returning for seconds The chefs along the avenue are warming up their tasty plans for a week of special three-course offerings at 24 different establishments.
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ast Passyunk Avenue recently gained some national notoriety thanks to Nick Elmi being crowned the Season 11 winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” His 22seat BYOB Laurel, 1617 E. Passyunk Ave., is one of ve new East Passyunk Restaurant Week participants. Twenty-four establishments have checked in for this second go-around, taking place Feb. 23 through March 1, making the answer to the “where should we eat” dilemma more complex. The East Passyunk Restaurant Week site (eastpassyunkrestaurantweek.com) should serve as a helpful resource for reservation seekers as it breaks down the options in the $15, $25 and $35 price points. Laurel, which falls under the most expensive category, is doing a limited 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday engagement only. Several other participants also have limited seatings, but the information is easily assessable by clicking on the individual menus. Will BYOB, 1911 E. Passyunk Ave., is opening on Monday and Tuesday this year so more diners can enjoy the Restaurant Week menu while Noord, another newcomer
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at 1046 Tasker St., is adding a Tuesday seating — a night the 38-seat establishment is typically closed. Other first-time participants include Lucky 13, 1820 S. 13th St., Karina’s Ristorante, 1520 E. Passyunk Ave., and Pub on Passyunk East, 1501 E. Passyunk Ave. Some restaurants also are offering free extras ranging from a free fourth-course dessert to a glass of wine and an afterdinner cordial. For those making last-minute plans, use the hashtag #EPRW to secure hard-to-get reservations, even weekends. As another added bonus, new Uber users will get a free
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