215.483.0444
4365 Main Street
Manayunk, PA 19127
Jake's Restaurant Week 2006
8/19/2009
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 – THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14

Each year Philadelphia’s Center City District presents
Restaurant Week, where scores of the city’s restaurants offer
guests specifically designed menus at reduced prices. Jake’s Restaurant
will once again unofficially take part in the Restaurant Week in
September, by offering guests a prix-fixe menu of
three-courses for just $30.00!
For reservations,
please call us at 215.483.0444

The menu for the week is:
First Course

PEKITOE CRAB & TOMATO SALAD
Avocado Sorbet; Herbed Tomato Vinaigrette

SWEET BASIL GNOCCHI & PORTABELLA MUSROOMS
Tossed in Parmesan-Basil Cream; Rosemary Red Wine Sauce

Second Course

ANCHO SEARED SHORT RIBS
Stewed with Fire Roasted Onions, Poblano Peppers; Fresh Tomato Jus

GRILLED WILD SALMON
Corn & Shallot Polenta Cake; Goat Cheese Nage

Dessert Course

PEACH & BLUEBERRY COBBLER
Streusel Topping; Vanilla Ice Cream

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NEW YORK WINE TASTING DINNER
9/19/2006
OCTOBER 9, 2006
Jonathan Lynn
of the acclaimed winery, Bedell Cellars, in North Fork will visit Jake’s Restaurant and pair his award winning wines with Chef Cooper’s exquisite menu. Call 215.483.0444 for more information.

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BYO NIGHTS AT JAKE'S
7/8/2006
Jake's is pleased to announce that guests may now bring their own wine on Sunday & Monday Evenings to accompany Chef Cooper's delectable cuisine.

Their is no corkage fee for this service.
Reservations are recommended.
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MONDAVI WINE DINNER
6/24/2003
In honor of Robert Mondavi's 90th birthday, Jake's Restaurant will be hosting a wine dinner on Tuesday June 24, at 7:00pm featuring some of Mondavi's proudest acheivments. Chef de Cuisine Matthew Clarke has put together a summer menu complementing these extraordinary wines.


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Truchard Wine Dinner
5/23/2003
After a smashing success of the first intimate wine dinner, we proudly host Truchard Winery, Napa, CA


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INTIMATE WINE DINNERS
5/5/2003
Jake's Restaurant presents intimate Wine Dinners on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month. Wine makers, Representatives, & Executives will visit Jake's to showcase their wines and pair it with outstanding culinary creations from Chef de Cuisine Matthew Clarke. Intimate Dinners can only hold 20ppl. Credit Card Authorizations and Deposits are required to make reservations.
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Prix - Fixe Dinner $35.00 per person
5/1/2003
To rejoice the return of spring after a long winter, Chef Bruce Cooper and Chef de Cuisine Matthew Clarke, have introduced a new prix-fixe menu, which offers diners with a choice of spring selections offered for an affordable $35.00 per person.
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Philadelphia Magazine and Jake's feature Paul Hobbs
3/6/2003
Winemaker Paul Hobbs of the famous Paul Hobbs Winery will be visiting Jake's as part of the Philadelphia Magazine's Winemaker's Dinner
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Bob Long Visits Bruce Cooper
3/6/2003
Long time guest and personal friend of Bruce Cooper, Bob Long, well known for his Long Vineyards in Napa, CA, will be visiting Jake's and will be bringing some of his internationally known wines.
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Jake's Present's Joanne Weir
3/6/2003
Acclaimed television personality and host of PBS' Weir Cooking in the Wine Country will visit Jake's as part of the 19th edition of the KitchenAid The Book & The Cook event.
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Valentine's Day Dinner - Three Courses for $55.00 Per Person
2/14/2003
Treat your significant other to an evening of relaxed romance, wonderful wine, and fantastic food.
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Four Course Theme Dinners for $35.00 Per Person
1/28/2003
Starting in February, Jake's will be offering four-course dinners based around one seasonal ingredient, for only $35.00 per person.
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Jake's New Year's Celebration
12/1/2002
Ring in the New Year at Jake's! Our annual New Year's Celebration will feature three courses prix fixe at $55.00, with choices from our standard dinner menu.
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Harvest of Pennsylvania Wine Flight $12
10/1/2002
October is harvest time in most wineries in PA. During this month, we wanted to introduce some of PA’s leading wineries.
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Tomato Festival
8/25/2002
Tomatoes are the perfect summer fruit. Celebrate summer's end with Jake's restaurant as we use tomatoes in different preparations to enhance their flavor. Our Chef will prepare a four course dinner for $35.00, not inclusive of wine, liquor, tax or gratuity

Complementing the menu will be a three wine flight from Lageder Winery in Alto Adige, Italy.
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4 Course Dinner Specials
7/6/2002
Jake's Offers 4 Course Dinners for $40.00 Sunday Through Thursday.
Also, Offering Wine Flight for $20.00
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Book and The Cook
1/22/2002
Michael Chiarello of Napa Valley joins
Jake's for 2002 Book and The Cook
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Mobil Travel Guide
1/10/2002
Jake's recieves 4 Stars from Mobil Travel Guide for 3rd straight year.
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Order Gift Certificates Online
12/17/2001
Jake's web site now offers secure online purchasing for gift certificates.
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Wine Spectator
12/1/2001
Jake's wine program recieves Award of Excellence Wine Spectator
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Best of Philly
8/1/2001
Jake's Wins Best Brunch Best of Philly, Philadelphia Magazine
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Even the spuds are something to savor
7/19/1998
"Jake's pioneered fine dining in Manayunk more than a decade ago. It offers an eclectic menu and consistent quality."
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Craig LeBan
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A toast for Jake's: The dream is thriving
10/19/1997
"Bruce Cooper remembers the day his accountant showed up at the sad-sack building in Manayunk that he was going to buy for $160,000 and convert into a restaurant."
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Michael Klein
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Local heroes
10/20/1996
"Cooper's restaurant is known for bringing together an incredible balance of flavors, shapes and colors on every plate..."
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Elaine Tait
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Bruce Cooper Jake's
8/22/1995
A Main Street pioneer who showed us what chic meals were all about, back when Manayunk was just a hot tip whispered among hip diners...
- 1995, Philadelphia Magazine
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