June 15-21, 2006
Eats : Food
What's CookingForshpeis (Yiddish for appetizer) examines the role food played in helping immigrant Jews adapt to the American lifestyle and reveals how Jewish foods, like American Jews themselves, have fully integrated into the American mainstream. The exhibit features a display of cookbooks, plus a Jewish kitchen and deli recreation. Forshpeis! A Taste of the Peter H. Schweitzer Collection of Jewish Americana, National Museum of American Jewish History, Independence Mall East, 55 N. Fifth St., 215-923-3811.
Barbecue and sports are on the menu this Father's Day at the National Constitution Center, where dads can eat burgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken and more. Also included is a chance to visit the new exhibit "Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers," which focuses on 35 athletes. Father's Day Barbecue, National Constitution Center, Rooftop Terrace, 525 Arch St., 215-409-6700.
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Kildare's is treating dads to a free pint of Guinness on Father's Day. A special "Fresh Catch" menu is also available for $17.97. Patrons can select their favorite fish (cod, tuna, mahi mahi, etc.), and pick its cooking style and sauce (avocado cream or Cajun remoulade, for example). For a full list of locations, visit www.kildarespub.com.
Executive chef Kibett Mengech is offering an adventurous new brunch menu on Father's Day. Try shirred eggs with goat cheese and mushrooms or scrambled duck egg with smoked trout and creme fraiche. Father's Day Brunch, Ansill Restaurant, 627 S. Third St., 215-627-2485.

