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The Week in Eats

by Rachel Burgos

[ the week in eats ]

James Narog

In honor of his recent bubbly-based Iron Chef America victory, Jose Garces is offering his winning dishes to the public for the first time. Guests can enjoy seared diver scallop with sparkling wine hollandaise and sparkling wine soubise, Prosecco-braised rabbit leg and more. For an additional $25, pair up your courses with various sparklings. JG Domestic, Cira Centre, 2929 Arch St., 215-222-2363, jgdomestic.com.

Sixpoint Brewing's Mad Scientist Series
Dec. 13-23, various locations, pay as you go

Sixpoint's "Mad Scientist" line of limited, oddball, draft-only beers has begun invading Philly. The first in the series from the Brooklyn brewery is the 9.4 percent ABV Spelt Wine, a barleywine that features spelt introduced into the brewing process. The tapping schedule is as follows: Fri., Dec. 17, 5 p.m., at El Camino Real; Sat., Dec. 18, 2 p.m., at Village Whiskey; Mon., Dec. 20., 7 p.m., at Grey Lodge Pub; and Tue., Dec. 21, 7 p.m., at City Tap House. For more info, visit sixpoint.com.

A Very Jewish Christmas at Zahav
Wed., Dec. 22, 6 and 8:30 p.m., $50

Michael Solomonov has creatively reworked a Jewish tradition into a fun evening for all faiths. He'll be turning the takeout-and-a-movie standby, popular with Jewish families on Dec. 25, into an evening of Israeli-influenced Chinese cuisine and classic films from the '80s. (The titles are top-secret.) The menu will feature eight different items, including wonton soup with Yemenite curry and veal dumplings; and Persian fried rice with smoked pork belly. Zahav, 237 St. James Place, 215-625-8800, zahavrestaurant.com.

French Christmas Dinner at Bistrot La Minette
Dec. 15-24, $65-$90

Peter Woolsey will give a Gallic shout-out to his Burgundian in-laws with this five-course feast, his interpretation of the French tradition of an elaborate meal to celebrate Christmas. The dinner, which has a wine-pairing option, will feature dishes like Burgundy snails with Chartreuse-herb butter; seared venison; and a traditional Buche de Noel. Bistrot La Minette, 623 S. Sixth St., 215-925-8000, bistrotlaminette.com.