Aired March 1st, 2010 on Events. 
The Philadelphia Flower Show has so penetrated the city’s psyche that several restaurants have planned some special events and menus around it. Any excuse to celebrate, right? Here are a few for your consideration…
La Cucina at the Market is offering demonstrations of how to cook an Italian brunch Tuesday, March 2-Sunday, March 7, from 11am to 1pm. Featured dishes include Asparagus and Onion Frittata; Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Browned Butter and Sage; Fennel and Orange Salad; and Mini Ricotta and Chocolate Chip Cannoli. Advance registration is required. As a bonus, receive 10% off for bringing your flower show ticket.McGillin’s Olde Ale House is offering lunch and dinner specials with an international flair through March 7, including “Garden State” Vegetable Quiche, Pennsylvania Dutch Pot Pie served in a clay flower pot, Tandoori Chicken, Drunken Shrimp & Chicken over “Singapore” Style Noodles, and Mussels steamed in beer from India, Brazil, Netherlands, South Africa, New Zealand and Singapore.Bistro St. Tropez also has a special $30 prix fixe flower show menu through March 7 for dinner and Sunday brunch. Highlights include Ginger and Cardamom-Scented Scarlet Carrot Soup with Sheep’s Milk Cheese Croutons and Baby Arugula Leaves; Herb Roasted Organic French Chicken Breast with Lardoons Artichoke Gratinée, Petit Carrots, Spring Asparagus and Pan Jus; and, for dessert, Cherry Clafoutis with Toasted Almonds, Crème Frâiche, and Confectioner’s Sugar.La Cucina at the Market, Reading Terminal Market, 215-922-1170
McGillin’s, 1310 Drury Street, 215-735-5562.
Bistro St. Tropez, 2400 Market Street, 215-569-9269
Cafe Spice (http://www.cafespicephilly.net) is also serving all week a “Flower Show Special”: Saffron Badami Tandoori Chicken. The restaurant will also be doing a cooking demonstration at the Flower Show on Friday March 5th!