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by Erin Szrankowski

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Published: Sep 16, 2009

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[ the week in eats ]

In celebration of the Moon Festival, one of the most important Chinese holidays, Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corp. has started a tradition of its own — Chinatown Restaurant Week. Seventeen restaurants are slated to participate, from the Burmese-style food of Rangoon to the Chinese-American fusion bites of Ho Sai Gai to the Thai food of Siam Cuisine. Each menu has a fixed price of $10-$30, varying from restaurant to restaurant. Call 215-922-2156 for more information.

 

Fall weather is just around the corner, and beer lovers know that means Oktoberfest. Accordingly, Philly Beer Fests will host two "drinking sessions" — complete with a 25-plus beer list sprawling with autumnal brews like Flying Fish Oktoberfish, Elysian Night Owl Pumpkin and Twin Lakes Oktoberfest. German food, music and traditional dancing will round out the day; guests are encouraged to whip out their dirndls and lederhosen for the occasion. VIP tix carry a $75 price tag but get you early admission, food and a souvenir liter for at-home celebrations. 23rd Street Armory, 22 S. 23rd St., phillybeerfests.com.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, is rolling around again, and London Grill's chef Michael McNally is celebrating by preparing his annual meal for the masses — complete with holiday necessities. McNally's menu includes traditional matzo ball soup and rugalach; non-traditional edibles include paté, chickpea-lentil tagine and horseradish-crusted salmon. London Grill, 2301 Fairmount Ave., 215-978-4545, londongrill.com.

Fighting pediatric cancer is as good an excuse as any to throw back a few martinis at Rembrandt's. Hosted by the Lemon Society of Philadelphia, the young professionals' branch of Alex's Lemonade Stand, the happy-hour fundraiser features lemon-centric drinks — like the Lemontini and Citron Mojito — and for each beverage sold, $1 will be donated to Alex's mighty cause. Rembrandt's Café, 741 N. 23rd St., 610-649-3034, alexslemonade.org/lemon-society.

For the second year in a row, NoLibs' Cantina Dos Segundos celebrates Pamplonada, Mexico's version of the running of the bulls, named after Pamplona, the city in Spain where the practice originated. However, Cantina's version of Pamplonada swaps dancing for running. And no bulls, either. DJ Kyle Miller of Ten Commandments and Joel from Rocktits will keep the crowd moving, spinning soul, reggae and classic rock music. Show up in rodeo or western garb for discounted drinks and a chance to win a prize. Cantina Dos Segundos, 931 N. Second St., 215-629-0500, cantinadossegundos.com.

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