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Published: Jan 26, 2011

Courtesy of Food Network

[ this week in eats ]

Michael Solomonov vs. Jose Garces on Iron Chef America Airs Sun., Jan. 30, 10 p.m.
Whose cuisine will reign supreme when Michael Solomonov, chef/owner of Zahav, takes on Philly peer/Iron Chef Jose Garces on the Food Network's Iron Chef America ? I'm torn about who to pick in this titanic matchup (wonder what the "secret" ingredient will be?), but it'll definitely be entertaining, and I'm about 45 percent sure that "The Chairman" will ending up screaming the name of an exotic fish in a banshee voice. Stop by Percy Street Barbecue (900 South St.) for an informal viewing party on Sunday night. For more, visit foodnetwork.com/iron-chef-america.

Third Annual Khyber Beer Chili Cook-Off
Sat., Jan. 29, 1-5 p.m., free admission/chili (pay as you go for beer)
On Saturday afternoon, more than 20 contestants will vie for one title at the Khyber Pass Pub: supreme champion of Philly beer chili cookery. (The only rule: Beer must be implemented into each chili recipe in some capacity.) The public is welcome to sample the entries, which will be judged by the trio of sommelier Marnie Old, Khyber chef Mark McKinney and yours truly. Khyber Pass Pub, 56 S. Second St., 215-238-5888, khyberpasspub.com.

Third Annual South Philly Tap Room Beef & Beer
Sun., Jan. 30, 4-8 p.m., $50 (including tax and tip)
Fifty bones gets you all you can eat and drink at this weekend's Beef & Beer at SPTR. The bar will be stocked with firkins of all stripes (Dock Street, Sly Fox, Troegs, Dogfish Head, etc.) to wash down slow-roasted Angus beef strip loin, carne asada tacos and more from chef Scott Schroeder. Tickets are available at the bar or over the phone, and include tax and tip. South Philly Tap Room, 1509 Mifflin St., 215-271-7787, southphiladelphiataproom.com.

Winter Market Dinner at Fuel
Mon., Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m., $30
Fuel will host its first-ever winter market dinner, a four-courser highlighting locally sourced produce, at both its South Philly and Center City locations. The meal will include options like butternut squash and apple soup; grilled tuna steak with corn and avocado relish; and winter veggie moussaka. Fuel Center City, 1225 Walnut St., 215-922-3835; Fuel South Philly, 1917 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-468-3835; fuelphilly.com.

Drew Lazor