End of May events highlight Philadelphia's heritage and diverse culinary influences.
May 16–23: Scores of restaurants in the South Street/Head House District, including Ansill,
Xochitl and Zot, will offer special multicourse menus priced at $15 or $30 as part of “Eight Days of Eats” dining week (for more information, go to www.southstreet.com).
May 19 & 20: The Italian Market celebrates South Philly in all its Italian-Asian-Latino glory with the 9th Street Italian Market Festival; the block party, held from Fitzwater to Federal streets, will feature a sea of restaurants (such as Clementine’s Bistro and Paradiso), vendors and entertainment (10 AM–5 PM; free admission; www.9thstreetitalianmarketfestival.com).