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Best Burger in Pennsylvania
Village Whiskey was named the Best Burger in Pennsylvania by The Daily Meal.
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Where We’re Eating Right Now: Takeout and Delivery Burgers in Philly
See which Village Whiskey Burger made Philadelphia Magazine's list
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On a socially distant Mother’s Day, Philly chefs share recipes inspired by their mothers and grandmothers
Find out how Chef Jose's family has inspired dishes at Amada
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DIY Taco Bar with Chef Jose
6ABC caught up with Chef Jose to talk about DIY Taco Bars for the home chef
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Need milk, eggs, and toilet paper? Restaurants turn into pop-up grocery stores.
Learn about the variety of dry goods being sold from the Garces Pantry.
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#SavePhillyEats: Website aims to help Philadelphia restaurants stay afloat
#SavePhillyEats launches with offers from Philly's top chefs and restaurants, including Garces
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Respect and Kindness
We are a hospitality company and we care for the communities we serve. Hatred of any kind is not and will not be tolerated nor accepted. We believe in peace, justice, opportunity and equality.
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"Restaurant Week wraps with appearance by Jose Garces"
Chef Jose Garces wraps up Atlantic City Restaurant Week at Amada at Ocean Casino Resort.
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"Over 15 Things to do in the Philadelphia Suburbs this March"
Volvers' French Pop-Up Dinner with Chefs' Jose Garces and Jonathan Cichon is featured in Mainline Todays' article about things to do in March.
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"CHECK OUT THIS WEEK’S EPISODE OF MONGER!"
Chefs' Nate Johnson and Brooks Tanner join the trending seafood podcast, Monger, for a fun conversation.
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"Rittenhouse Restaurant That Serves Up Everything Burgers & Whiskey Stops By CBS3 Studios"
Chef Gregg Ciprioni discusses Village Whiskey's dishes and cocktails at CBS3 studios.
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"Jose Garces on Restaurant Critics and the Strangest Thing He’s Ever Eaten"
Jose Garces featured in Philadelphia Magazines' "One of Us" article where talks about the state of the industry.
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"2020 James Beard finalists to be unveiled in Philadelphia"
Chef Jose Garces listed as a previous James Beard Award-Winning Philadelphian.
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"Calling All Truffle Fans: These Dishes Will Have You Swooning"
Amada’s Albondigas featured in a short roundup of dishes that incorporate truffle at various local restaurants by Philadelphia Style Magazine.
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Philadelphia Magazine’s March Issue
Chef Jose Garces featured in Victor Fiorillo’s “One of Us” series in the March issue of Philadelphia Magazine.
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"Pick up some sweet treats for Valentine's Day"
The Olde Bar's Champagne and Oysters event featured in the Metro's sweet treat guide for Valentine's Day.
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"Where to dine for Valentine's Day 2020 in Philly"
Amada’s special menu and wine flights featured in the Metro's Valentine's Day dining guide.
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"Philadelphia Style's Top 4 Luxe Little Bites Should Be On Your Must-Try List"
Volver's shrimp toast featured in list of "luxe" bites by Philadelphia Style Magazine.
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Valentine's Day Treat Ideas to Sweeten Up the Holiday
Chef Marko showcased Valentine’s Day desserts available at The Olde Bar and Tinto.
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"The Best Neighborhoods in Philadelphia to Spend a Weekend"
Amada is listed as a best restaurant to visit in Old City for upscale eating and Distrito listed as a Mexican favorite in University City.
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"Hungrier than ever: Iron Chef Jose Garces has big plans for 2020"
Chef Jose discusses his plans, the strength of the Garces brand and continued accomplishments, and expansion plans in 2020.
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Women in Hospitality Panel
How women are changing hospitality over the next 20 years. As a socially responsible company, we have rescheduled to June 9th!
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“What to expect on Philadelphia menus this year”
Chef Marko Krancher talks to DiscoverPHL about the rise of Garces Events embracing food trends in innovative ways.
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Hands-On Sushi & Yakitori Class with Chef Jose Garces
Join us for intimate dinner where participation is key. Learn from Chef Jose Garces how to perfect marinades, grilling meat and veggies, and become a skilled Yakitori Chef.
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"Chef's special: Where Philly's culinary stars are eating in 2020"
Chef Jose Garces spoke to Philadelphia Business Journal about where he chooses to eat in Philadelphia.
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"Now Trending at Your Table"
Chef Jose Garces spoke with Philadelphia Business Journal about Philadelphia's local food scene heading into the new decade.
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"Restaurant Week at Center City"
The Olde Bar's Chef Nate featured in PHL17's segment about Center City Restaurant Week.
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Olde Bar featured on NBC10 Philly Live
Olde Bar gives NBC10 tips on Holiday inspired adult drinks.
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Philadelphia Style Magazine January 2020
Amada listed as one of the city's best restaurants and Volvér's shrimp toast featured in the "Luxe Little Bites" section of the January issue of Philadelphia Style Magazine.
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"Your Guide to Philly's Best New Year's Eve Dinners"
Amada, Volvér, Tinto, and Distrito featured as some of the best restaurants to dine at for NYE by Philadelphia Magazine.
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"The BIG Philly New Year's Eve Guide"
Volvér, Amada and Tinto featured as some of the fanciest restaurants to eat at for NYE by Eater Philadelphia.
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"THESE ARE THE 5 RUM PUNCH COCKTAILS TO TRY NOW IN NYC"
Ortzi's featured in thirstymag.com article for their must try rum punch cocktail, La Piña Flameada.
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"Turkey Drop 2019: Our Most Successful Year Yet!"
Garces donates turkeys to annual MGK Turkey Drop, this year being the most successful yet.
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"Spiked Eggnog and Twinkling Lights Await at Philly’s Christmas Bars"
The Olde Bar is featured in Eater Philadelphia's article about Philly's Christmas bars.
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"It’s 2039. Philadelphia Is America’s Greatest City. How Did We Get Here?"
Jose Garces announced as one of the speakers to explain "what it took for Philadelphia’s food scene to become the envy of the world" at ThinkFest 2019.
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"The Best Bars in Philadelphia"
Village Whiskey listed as one of the best whiskey bars in Philadelphia by Foobooz!
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Distrito Halloween Cocktails
NBC10 Philly Live features a segment on how to make Distrito's "Devils Margarita" for Halloween!
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"Halloween Treats Friendly to a Gluten-Free Diet"
Chef Gregg Ciprioni joins PHL17 makes gluten-free Halloween treats on air for the Go Beyond Celiac Concert & Gala.
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Best Places to work 2019
We won a "Best Places to Work 2019" award from the Philadelphia Business Journal!
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"Philadelphia's Top Desserts"
Buena Onda's canela spiced churros featured as one of Philadelphia's top desserts by PhillyBite Magazine.
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"Where to celebrate National Dessert Day 2019 in Philadelphia"
Buena Onda's canela spiced churros featured as one of the best desserts to try for National Dessert Day 2019 by Metro Philadelphia.
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"Philadelphia Film Festival Hosts 120+ Enticing Films And Events, October 17-27"
Garces Group contributes a $25 restaurant card included in the Visit Philly Overnight Package.
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"Philadelphia's Small Hotel Scene Has Huge Appeal"
Stella listed as a great perk to staying at New Hope's new hotel, Ghost Light Inn!
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"25 Best Romantic Restaurants in Philadelphia"
Volver picked as one of the best romantic restaurants in Philadelphia!
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Fox29 visits Distrito for National Taco Day!
Fox29 talks with Chef Nate about National Taco Day at Distrito and Mike Jerrick confesses his love for Buena Onda!!
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"19 Boozy Seasonal Cocktails To Drink If You're Visiting Philadelphia This Fall"
The Olde Bar's "The Pomme-Poire" cocktail was featured as a must have Fall cocktail!
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"The James Beard Foundation hosts a special evening at the home of Nicole Cashman and Nigel Richards"
Susan Scovill highlights the September 19th James Beard Foundation Event
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NBC 10 Philly Live: An inside look at this years James Beard Dinner
NBC 10 had an exclusive inside look at this year's James Beard invite-only dinner.
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"Ya Gotta Try This"
Chef Jose represents Stella in Fox 29's "ya gotta try this" segment!
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"Village Whiskey throwing burgers and bourbon tasting to celebrate 10 years"
Philly voice highlights Village whiskeys birthday happenings!
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"New Hope, PA: The best restaurants over the river"
My Central Jersey named Stella as one of the best restaurants on the water in New Hope
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"JOSE GARCES OPENS NEW HOPE RESTAURANT STELLA"
Philadelphia Style highlights Stella's opening.
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"24 Hours in Philadelphia’s Historic District: Where to Eat"
Eater Philadelphia listed The Olde Bar as a place to eat if you're spending a day in Philly's historic district.
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"Top 10 Best Burgers in Philadelphia"
Village Whiskey was named in Philly Bite's list of top 10 burgers in Philadelphia!
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"Village Whiskey Celebrates 10th Anniversary"
Philly Bite highlights Village Whiskey's birthday happenings!
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PHL17 Restaurant Week
PHL17 stopped by Tinto to see what was happening for Restaurant Week.
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Fox 29 Burger Brawl Feature
Chef Grimes of The Olde Bar talks about Village Whiskeys 2019 Burger Brawl Burger
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"WHERE TO WINE AND DINE PRE- AND POST HAMILTON"
Philadelphia Style features The Olde Bar's Fish House Punch as a must have cocktail before or after seeing Hamilton.
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"The Best Deals to Take Advantage of During Philly's Restaurant Week"
Thrillist listed The Olde Bar as a place to visit during Restaurant Week (September 15th - 27th)
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"Jose Garces: Fueling the creative artistry that makes a chef"
Check out Chef Jose talk about creativity in the culinary world.
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"Jose Garces Is Making a Comeback With Stella. Here’s What He Has to Say About It."
Chef Jose talks all things stella with Philadelphia Magazine
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Village Whiskey is celebrating their 10th birthday this year!
Village Whiskey is celebrating their birthday all month. Join the fun!
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"Breaking Bread with Jose Garces"
Chef Jose was featured in Philadelphia Magazine's "Breaking Bread Column"
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Philadelphia Style Stella Feature
Stella was featured in Philadelphia Style's Food and Drink piece!
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"Center City District Restaurant Week Philadelphia"
Village Whiskey was mentioned as a place to visit during this year's Fall Center City Restaurant Week!
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"The 15 Best Restaurants in Atlantic City"
Okatshe and Olon were featured as two of the best restaurants in Atlantic City!
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"Where to Eat Buck-a-Shuck Oysters in Philadelphia"
The Olde Bar is featured in Philly Mag's list of where to get buck-shucks in Philly
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"Is the New Hope revival finally a thing? New, non-biker hangouts hope to tempt you back"
Stella is mentioned as a piece of New Hope's revival!
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A Hungry Society: Heritage Radio Network "EPISODE 69 JOSE GARCES ON PROTECTING UNDOCUMENTED RESTAURANT WORKERS"
Chef Jose talks with Heritage Radio Network about the Garces Foundation and it's mission!
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De Gustibus Cooking School with Chef Jose
Chef Jose will be teaming up with Chef Michael Han from Ortzi and the De Gustibus Cooking School.Their class will be held on October 8th!
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"Where To Drink Well During NYC Restaurant Week"
Ortzi is featured in Wine & Spirits Magazine's Piece talking about the best places to have a drink during NYC Restaurant Week.
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"Bill of Fare: Upscale restaurant in New Hope boasts excellent, seasonally inspired farm-to-table cuisine"
NJ.com takes an inside look into Jose Garce's new restaurant Stella.
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"Great food trucks, after-work cocktails and Chef Jose Garce's new restaurant."
Jose Grace's new spot Stella in New Hope has a featured segment on 6ABC "FYI Philly."
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"Where to Eat in Old City Philadelphia: The Ultimate Guide"
Amada and The Olde Bar were featured in Philadelphia Magazines article about where to eat in Old City.
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Rittenhouse in the house | Let’s Eat
Amada was featured in the Rittenhouse Square Lets Eat segment.
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"West Philadelphia Neighborhood Guide"
Distrito is mentioned as a place to visit in West Philadelphia
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"Ghost Light Inn opens its doors August 1 on the banks of the Delaware in historic New Hope"
Bucks Local News highlights Ghost Light Inn's opening and the new Inn, "which is home to the exciting new restaurant, Stella by Jose Garces"
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"TravelPulse Q&A: One-on-One With Luma Hotels"
Travel Pulse talks all things LUMA and mentions "Ortzi, a restaurant helmed by award-winning chef Jose Garces"
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"Here's how to celebrate National Tequila Day in Philly on Tuesday"
Distrito and Buena were featured as locations to celebrate National Tequila Day
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