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Changes Coming to Xochitl
Posted by Foobooz on February 4th, 2010
Out with the old, in with the new at 2nd Street’s Xochitl. Out is chef Dionicio Jimenez who, Michael Klein reports will be heading up Stephen Starr’s new Mexican operation at 2013 Chestnut Street. Also making its way out will be the wall separating the bar and dining areas.
In will be chef Lucio Palazzo who has worked as sous chef at Zahav and Percy Street Barbecue. Also in will be a casual and lower priced menu and the new logo pictured above.
Still in is bar manager Sergio Ruiz and Xochitl’s award winning margaritas and drinks.
New Xochitl Menu (PDF)
Xochitl chef quits for Starr project [The Insider]
Xochitl [Official Site]
Xochitl
408 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Related Tags: Dionicio Jimenez, Mexican, Society-Hill, Stephen Starr, Xochitl
February 4th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Hey Look! It’s Enrico Palazzo!
February 4th, 2010 at 9:37 am
This is actually pretty sad news. I have had nothing but good experiences at Xochitl. I am glad however that the bar manager will be staying because the drinks are awesome.
February 4th, 2010 at 9:54 am
This is really bad news. Xochitl was the best modern Mexican in the city. I am not a Starr hater at all, but Jimenez will not be doing that kind of great cooking at his new restaurant.
We have so much great Mexican in Philly, but I feel like we are taking a step backwards here to the much more casual food.
February 4th, 2010 at 10:28 am
i think the new menu looks really good. also, i think removing the wall is a good idea. excited for its reopening.
February 4th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Xochitl on thursday nights? cant beat it. so sad to hear about this. i will obviously return once the renovations are finished, i just hope it’s as good.