Raves For Distrito
Posted by Foobooz on November 17th, 2008
Craig LaBan positively gushes over Distrito, Joses Garces’ fun Mexican restaurant with serious food.
Garces has always used authenticity as the springboard for his innovations. But the steady focus on tapas at his Amada and Tinto has given him the discipline and aesthetic to convey an intricate world of flavor and texture on each gorgeous small plate. Each added blade of corn shoot or roasted pumpkin seed makes a subtle flavor imprint. Every micro-garnish or temperature contrast is a deliberate balance play.
Three Bells - Excellent
3945 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
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November 17th, 2008 at 11:21 am
3 bells…wooo hooo…yawn…surprise….
November 17th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Did you read the review? There’s lots to be excited about there.
November 22nd, 2008 at 11:29 am
I thought the food at Distrito was amazing, but the place looks like Stephen Starr decorated it. It was… disorienting, and not altogether pleasant.
November 24th, 2008 at 8:56 am
he makes no mention of the service really, which is probably the most lacking in my experiences at distrito. still, though, the food is delicious.