Open from 3 to 10 PM every Saturday this summer, University City’s Ecco Qui is offering 2 deals that worth checking out.

Order a 1 topping pizza with a side salad and any draft beer for only $12 or any of their plain or seafood pasta dishes with a side salad & a glass of house wine for $16.

Ecco Qui [Official Site]

Ecco Qui in University City is now hosting Texas Hold’Em Tournaments every Wednesday night. Beginning Wednesday, April 18th at 8 PM. It’s free to play and prizes will be awarded to the winners. Also be sure to enjoy some of Ecco Qui’s pizzas, appetizers or entrees.

Ecco Qui [Official Site]

Well you might be hard pressed to find a touch of spring in the air today but rest assured it’s coming. and with spring comes alfresco dining. The Daily News takes note of several places to dine outside. Including Tavern 17 a new restaurant and lounge set to open May 1st on 17th Street just down from the Warwick Hotel. Tavern 17 will seat 170 indoors and another 16-20 outside, plus they’ll have a special menu for pooches!

Additional alfesco dining:

• Patou
• Meridith’s
• Avalon
• Positano Coast
• 333 Belrose
• Oceanaire Seafood Room
• Ecco Qui
• The Water Works
• Restaurant M

Alfresco, old & new [Philadelphia Daily News]