Philly Bucket List Update I

So I am determined to post in this blog every time I cross off an item on my "Philly Bucket List".  So which one made it off the list?

One of Jose Garces's restaurants, Distrito, located in the university city neighborhood on 39th and Chestnut.  This wonderful modern Mexican restaurant which boasts an array of diverse Mexican street food.  Distrito  has quite the palatable happy hour from 5:00-7:30 PM and the decor, very kitschy, with the traditional Mexican wrestling masks on the wall and upon entering the restaurant the VW Beetle taxi which has been transformed into a booth as you enter the restaurant.

 I started out with the Feliz Margarita at the bar while waiting for my friend Elizabeth.

 The guacamole and salsa mexicana were delish!

 Another happy hour special was the tacos de carnitas which was super flavorful with its pulled pork, black beans and pineapple salsa.

 Oh and the tacos de mahi mahi...words cannot even begin to describe...it was like having a party in my mouth!!!  

For dessert we had the Churros with two different dipping sauces: a spicy valrhona chocolate sauce and a cajeta crema, which is this incredible blend of a goat cheese and maple syrup.  After that first bite, we almost died and went to heaven.  At this moment I'm kicking myself for not taking a picture of this delicious goodness we had for dessert!!!!

And here I am with my dear, sweet, friend Elizabeth...fully satisfied with yet another Jose Garces restaurant.  And yes, I highly recommend Distrito, especially their happy hours!!!

Next stop?  Why yes, another Jose Garces establishment.....JG Domestic! 

Philly Bucket List

So in culmination of my time here in Philly, I've decided to put together a "Philly Bucket List".  All thing things I need to do before my move back to Vancouver.  I will be coming back and updating this list from time to time and crossing off what I've already done so this post will more than likely pop up more than a few times on my recent blog posts. 

1.  Patronize all of Jose Garces's establishments:
Amada,
Distrito, (Completed 4/27/12)
Tinto, 
Chifa, 
Village Whiskey,
Garces Trading Co. (Completed 4/7/12)
JG Domestic, (Completed 6/8/12)
Mercat

2.  Visit the Philadelphia Zoo, (Completed 6/5/12)


3.  The Perogie Kitchen

4. Visit the Franklin Institute

5.  One last run on Kelly Drive....the entire 8 mile loop! 

6.  Philly Cheesesteak taste testing tour

7.  Run up the Rocky steps one last time.  (Completed 4/7/12)

8.  Spend a day down the shore (Ocean City) and go for one last swim in the Atlantic Ocean.

9.  Go on a tour at the Eastern State Penitentiary.

10.  Take the elevator all the way up city hall's William Penn statue.  (Completed 5/30/12)

11. Visit the Mummer's Museum

12.  Go to a Phillies game

13.  Take a picture in front of the LOVE statue at Love Park. (Completed 5/30/12)

14 Broad Street Run (Completed 5/6/12)


Suggestions are more than welcome!  Anyone wanna come with?  :)