Garces Uses His Melon, Defeats Flay

Congrats to Jose Garces, who did Philly proud on Iron Chef America Sunday night. A one-point margin in Battle Melon served the freckled Flay his first defeat since May 2006 to Laurent Tourondel. All we could do was watch, cheer and salitvate as Garces demonstrated he's a proven winner. Jose, can we interest you in a spot in the Phillies line-up? All this week, check dishes from the winning menu at Amada, Tinto and Distrito. Each restaurant will be serving different dishes each night; we're all over the frozen shaved cantaloupe and Iberico business. Deets below.

Special Menu Offerings
FLAY VS. GARCES
Desayuno - $8
Fresh Melon, Quail Egg, Bacon Crisp, Cream & Maple, Cooled with an Espresso Granita
Sliced Ibérico & Cantaloupe Terrine - $10
Melon & Serrano Ice, Fresh Herb Salad
Ceviche Sandia - $16
Toro, Melon Lime Bon Bons, Sandia & Tomato Orbs
Som Tum - $12
Kobe Beef, Wintermelon, Radish & Carrot, Pickled Honeydew, Peanut Dressing & Fresh Herbs
Mosaic Melon -
Charred Melon Cubes, Ricotta Cream, Watermelon Puree, Anise Lemon Espuma

TINTO
Monday - Desayuno - $8

Tuesday - Sliced Ibérico & Cantaloupe Terrine - $10

Wednesday - Desayuno - $8

Thursday - Ceviche de Sandía - $16

DISTRITO

Monday - Ceviche de Sandía - $16

Tuesday - Som Tum - $12

Wednesday - Desayuno - $8

Thursday - Som Tum - $12

Friday - Ceviche de Sandía - $16

AMADA

Monday: Sliced Ibérico & Cantaloupe Terrine - $10
*The specials for the rest of the week are undecided, but will include Som Tum, and Mosaic Melon.*

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