Iron Chef Jose Garces To Open New Restaurant In Wells Fargo Center

PHILADELPHIA — A new restaurant is planned to open in the Wells Fargo Center for the upcoming NHL and NBA seasons.

Wells Fargo Center and James Beard Award-winning Iron Chef Jose Garces recently announced plans for a new culinary concept, Garces Eats, to debut at the arena in October at the start of the 2022-23 NHL and NBA seasons.

Garces Eats will replace The Bistro stand on the Broad Street side of the Club Level at Wells Fargo Center and will feature a rotating menu to highlight many of Garces' dishes from his restaurants throughout Philadelphia.

The rotating menu will take diners on a tour of some of Garces' favorite destinations.

Restaurants with featured items will include Village Whiskey, Distrito and The Olde Bar.

The concept will have a kitchen for Garces to try new items that will be exclusive only to Wells Fargo Center.

Sample menu items include:

From Village Whiskey

• Smash Burgers done with Village Whiskey proprietary beef blend and Garces toppings
• Duck Fat Fries

From The Olde Bar

• Buffalo Cauliflower with Buttermilk Ranch and Gin Pickled Celery

New for Garces Eats

• JG Mission-Style Burrito Bar with options of proteins familiar to Garces fans, such as:
  • Pork Carnitas or Al Pastor
  • Chile Braised Beef
  • Adobo Chicken

The new concept is part of the $350 million Transformation of Wells Fargo Center and will debut as part of the brand-new Club Level this fall.

The new Club Level, which will become Philadelphia’s premier sports and entertainment experience, will honor Philadelphia’s rich sports and entertainment past while also showcasing the latest in entertainment and service technologies.

Highlights of the Club Level include a Premium Seating Entrance & Lobby, new seating options and open-floor layout, exclusive retail, and themed whiskey and tequila bars.