It’s that time when sons and daughters frantically search for the best way to celebrate that fantastic women who raised them. That means finding the perfect place to treat mom to dinner.

For a colorful and soulful culinary trip through modern Vietnamese cuisine, Le Viet, located at 1019 S. 11th Street, is sure to impress mom. From the sophisticated dinning room to the trend-setting food, Le Viet provides you with the idyllic space to host your mother. To truly celebrate moms, Le Viet offers a toast with a complimentary glass of wine or champagne for all the mothers who dine in the restaurant on Mother’s Day.

Mom’s glass of wine or champagne couldn’t be complete without a deliciously appetizing meal to compliment not only her wine, but also a mother’s beauty. Le Viet is a standing tribute to the exciting, lively, yet refined beauty of the food and culture of Vietnam. Expect dishes with elegant presentations and pristine ingredients perfectly balanced for a mouthwatering experience.

So come and celebrate mom at Le Viet this Mother’s Day. There’s still time to book your reservation. Either call 215.463.1570 or visit www.levietrestaurant.com. Le Viet is located at 1019 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 and is open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Yo burger lovers! Miles Table is serving up some mouth watering burgers for only half the cost tonight! Every Wednesday is Miles half priced burger bash. Bite into Miles delicious, juicy burgers made from USDA prime beef nestled between warm cozy buns. Additional charge for toppings to dress up your burger the way you want it and make it your fantasy love affair with beef.  Select bacon, mushrooms, avocado, fried egg, caramelized onions, roasted peppers… any or all the above.

Miles Table is located at 1620 South St. Philadelphia, PA 19146 and is open seven days a week. Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call 267.318.7337 or go to www.milestable.com. Be sure to like Miles Table on Facebook!

This Valentine’s Day, let Le Viet host you and your special someone with a three course, luscious menu that is sure to impress and satisfy any heart. Take your date on a slightly exotic culinary experience and enjoy the restaurants romantically soulful interpretation of classic Vietnamese dishes. Lit by flickers of candlelight, the ambience of Le Viet’s charming, contemporary and elegant dinning room will surely be the inspiration for a romantic evening. See Le Viet’s three course menu being offered at $35 for two people this Valentine’s Day here.

If you have yet to make a reservation for you and your Valentine, call Le Viet at 215.463.1570 or go to www.levietrestaurant.com. Le Viet is located at 1019 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 and is open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Be sure to like Le Viet on Facebook and follow them on Twitter!

Parsnip cake may not be the most popular cake, but its sweet earthiness and easy preparation will make it a favorite among friends and family. Patrick Feury of Nectar shares his recipe for this 9″ spice cake.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 4 eggs
• 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup grape seed oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 orange
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 cups peeled and grated parsnips

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. Set aside.

Sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.

In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk the eggs until light and frothy. With the mixer still running, gradually add the sugar and then the grape seed oil. Whisk in the vanilla, orange zest, and lemon zest. Fold in the dry ingredients, mixing until a few streaks remain. Fold in the parsnips.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes for serving.

The cake pairs perfectly with Patrick’s recipe for Frozen Nectar of the Seven Sisters, a tasty cheese-flavored ice cream treat!

Love this recipe and want more? Patrick will be cooking a recreation of his James Beard House dinner at Nectar in April. Call 610.725.9000 to make a reservation.

Every Philadelphian knows restaurant week is a great time to sample top-notch restaurants without paying an arm and a leg. What they may not know is that Le Viet is hosting their own Restaurant Week and offering up their cuisine for an even better price.

During Restaurant Week, running now through February 1^st from 5 to 10pm, Le Viet will be offering three-course dinner every day for only $16.95 per person. Choose from exciting appetizers like a watercress salad with carrots, onion, peanuts and beef or a grilled chicken slider on a steamed bun with carrot, cucumber, and scallion. Select tantalizing entrées like caramelized pork slices served with steaming rice or tofu stuffed with shrimp and cilantro. Conclude your meal with one of three delectable desserts such as Le Viet’s Vanilla ice cream with fried banana, topped with coconut cream, toasted coconut, and peanuts.

Le Viet is located at 1019 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 and is open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 215.463.1570 or go to www.levietrestaurant.com.