Even if Philadelphia Weekly’s Brian McManus and Tim McGinnis weren’t going by the name Spinal Tapas we’d still be excited by their Must Eats: The Event.

Inspired by the Philadelphia Weekly cover story “Must Eats: 50 Things You Gotta Have Right Now,” the nine course tasting menu featuring items from the story is set for October 24th at 7pm. The all-inclusive meal is $90 per person and limited to just 16 guests.

What Philadelphia mash-ups will you see on the menu? How about Fiorella’s sausage on a Parc baguette washed down with a Yards beer.

Check out the menu after the jump.

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In honor of Bastille day and its first anniversary, Parc is giving away baguettes to the first 500 people who stop by today. And don’t forget Parc is open for breakfast so you can hit it up on your way to work.

Parc [Official Site]

Rick’s Steaks is aiming for a June 9th soft opening in the Bellevue, the Whiz has already arrived.

In other Bellevue news, Dave Schultz and Bob Wilkie host a live Internet hockey radio show from the XIX bar at 1pm on every Tuesday.

Demetris is a handsome Mediterranean spot at 45th and Chestnut that is open for breakfast daily. [The Insider]

The permanent Stephen Starr burger stand is aiming to open on July 4th inside Franklin Square. There’s still no name. [Philly Chit Chat]

Stephen Starr’s and investor Allan Domb were spotted on a train to Washington. Could a Parc DC be far behind? [Philly Gossip]

Iron Hill Maple Shade is still on track for a July opening. If all goes well brewing could start around June 12th. [The Brew Lounge]

943 is an Italian-Argentine BYO in the Italian Market that’s several weeks out. [The Insider]

Merl’s which was had a nice review in City Paper back in April has closed. [Kitchenplay]

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism and Marketing Corporation has kicked off a new marketing campaign, With Love Philadelphia XOXO that includes short love letters from Philadelpia to all sorts of potential visitors. Understandably, Philadelphia’s restaurants figure prominently.

Below is a BYOB poster and after the jump is a sidewalk scene of Parc. Just one question, can you guess the BYOB?

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Away evil spirits! Philadelphia Weekly guides you away from sickeningly sweet cocktails and towards these classics.

• Southwark
• La Bourse at Sofitel
• Mahogany on Walnut
• Parc
• Butcher & Singer
• Distrito

Spirited Away [Philadelphia Weekly]

Uncle Jimmy checks out Bistrot La Minette with lowered expectations but comes away pleased with the ambiance, food and service. [Uncle Jimmy Eats Philadelphia]

Phoodie.info escapes XIX at $41 per person. Well played. [Phoodie.info]

Foodzings enjoys a “great bucket of pho” at Pho Hoa. [Foodzings]

Over the weekend we were wondering aloud, just who goes to Pico De Gallo. Today we find out that Food Coma is a fan. [Food Coma]

David McDuff connects with some Philly attitude before escaping to Paris at Parc. [McDuff's Food & Wine Trail]

Foodaphilia gives the first negative review we’ve heard of Northern Liberties’ Cafe Estelle. [Foodaphilia]

Di Vino Wine Bar has opened off Rittenhouse Square with a different menu than the one we published a few weeks back. The current menu tops out at $18 a plate. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

We were first teased back in March about Joël Robuchon coming to town. Now he’s saying he has been in contact regarding bringing a L’Atelier to Philadelphia but nothing has been decided. [Inqlings, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Kashmir is the name behind the orange liquor license at 1921 Walnut Street. Monkey Bar owners, the Vasiliadis brothers are developing the space as another lounge. [The Insider]

In chef shakeups, Dominique Filoni is out at Parc less than two weeks after a 2-Bell LaBan review. And Terence Feury has left his brother Patrick and the rest of the partners at Villanova’s Maia. [Inqlings, Philadelphia Inquirer]

D. P. Dough is a national calzone chain that is looking to open a UCity location in late December or early January. [Meal Ticket]

The Paddock at Devon is set to take over Wayne’s John Harvard’s come next Wednesday. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

A.D. Amorosi says a World Cafe Live in Wilmington is getting closer to reality. [Icepack, City Paper]

This definitely tickles our fancy. Parc is offering Chef Frank Urso’s wonderful French baguettes for sale. Just $3 each. Take one home for dinner.

Parc [Official Site]

We’ve been waiting for Craig LaBan’s review of Parc since we first walked into the din back in July. And of course there were complaints about the noise, the lukewarm mussels and latte but LaBan found enough to like to present Stephen Starr’s French Bistro with two bells.

Two Bells – Very Good

Parc [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Parc [Official Site]

Well we’ve given you our opinion on Parc and this weekend Craig LaBan will be weighing in with his much wordier critique and we’re intrigued how the decibels will affect the bells.

So what do you think, how many bells will LaBan give Stephen Starr’s French Bistro.