The former restaurant of Bryan Sikora and Aimee Olexy, Django has closed for good just three years after the couple sold it to Ross Essner. [The Insider]

The Clog has pics inside the new El Fuego at 21st and Chestnut Streets (Oh no, those uncomfortable stools are going to be at this location too). [The Clog]

Philly Chit Chat was at 13, the new restaurant in the Marriott last night for a Concierge Party and has the pics to prove it. [Philly Chit Chat]

Here’s a good Monday deal. Django is offering 3 courses for $30 on Monday evenings from the regular menu.

Due to the overwhelming success of restaurant week, Django will be continuing to offer a three course meal for $30 for the next few weeks.

Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan looks back at the year in dining, reviewing the highlights and checking in with several restaurants to see if chef/owner changes or experience have warranted a change in grade. Striped Bass held on to its four bells despite chef Christopher Lee’s departure earlier this year. The news out of Django isn’t as good as the former four beller has dropped all the way down to two bells, having “taken a noticeable step down in elegance and execution.”

Also revisited were Astral Plane, Raw and Ted’s Montana Grill.

Rising stars [Philadelphia Inquirer]

We digest the reviews so you don’t have to, here’s Philadelphia Magazine’s take on the new Django.

Eight months after taking over at Django, it “continues to be a satisfying destination.”
Although more rustic than it once was, the food still hits the spot. And reservations are easier to come by.

Django, Remastered
Craig LaBan: Django

From July 15-22, celebrate locally grown food with Buy Fresh, Buy Local Week.
The Kick Off Event will be hosted at Yards Brewery on Sunday June 16th, Noon – 4:30 PM. The kickoff will get you in gear with local food, music and ales.
Other highlights of the week will include a local foods dinner featuring artisinal cheeses at Django. A Happy hour and Blue Coat Gin tasting at the Standard Tap on Tuesday July 18th. A free Tasting event at the Reading Terminal on July 20th and Good Food, Good Beer, and The Rest is History fund raiser for Slow Food.

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Buy Fresh Buy Local [Official Site]