Jezabel's Cafe
5-Course Contemporary Argentine Tasting Event
Since its opening in 2010, Jezabel’s Café and Bakery, the creation of Executive Chef/Owner Jezabel Careaga, has developed a loyal following. Small wonder given that Eater has named Jezabel’s to its list of “The 38 Essential Restaurants in Philadelphia,” describing its dishes as “A song you can’t get out of your head.” Chef Careaga was born in Palpalá, a small town in the northwestern Argentine province of Jujuy, and moved to the U.S. in 2007, first to Miami and then to Philly, where she opened her café in Fitler Square. Now on 45th Street in expanded quarters, Jezabel’s Café offers a wide variety of amazing empanadas, from spicy beef or c hchicken to spinach to ham, cheese and tomatoes to spicy corn with basil and feta. The quiches are also noteworthy, with such options as sautéed leeks and zucchini and sautéed scallions and corn. Leave room as well for the delicious Argentinian pastries, like alfajores (shortbread cookies layered with dulce de leche) and torte de ricotta. We are excited to visit here, to taste Chef Careaga’s specialties, and to learn about the cuisine of her home country.
About the Host:
Jezabel Careaga
Executive Chef/Owner
Hailing from a small town in Argentina called Palpalá, located in the Northwestern Argentine province of Jujuy, Chef Jezabel Careaga studied Tourism & Hotel Management in Cordoba before pursuing an MBA at Universidad Siglo XXI. She moved to Miami in 2007 and in less than 3 years, in June 2010, she opened the doors to her beloved Café in the beautiful Fitler Square neighborhood, where it operated until December 2018.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Summer Gazpacho
with local tomatoes, pickled onions, sherry vinegar, and olive oil
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Northwestern Argentine Empanadas
stuffed with grass-fed beef and served with salsa criolla
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Fancy Salad
with pickled shrimp, watermelon radish, local berries, cucumber, bulgarian goat feta, castelvetrano olives, and tasty shallot dressing
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Not Your Average Lasagna
with housemade fresh pasta, ricotta, swiss chard, white onions, and nutmeg
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Lemon Pie
a little sweet, a little tangy
Jezabel's Cafe
206-208 S 45th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $80 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Tickets to our events are non-refundable. However, for emergency requests, we may allow members to transfer their tickets to friends, provided the guest ticket surcharge of $25 is paid when transferring a member ticket to a non-member. All ticket transfer requests (as well as the guest ticket surcharge) must be sent to us prior to the event. Any guests who have not paid the guest ticket surcharge will not be allowed entry.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID. Additionally, please note this restaurant is BYOB, so make sure to bring your own wine and/or beer if you'd like!
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies. Just make sure to update your dietary restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are so we can give the chef a heads up.
- What COVID safety precautions will be taken at this event?
- At this event, we will be accommodating all requests for separate tables rather than communal seating. Additionally, all food will be served individually-plated rather than family-style. As per local guidelines, as well as the restaurant’s own policy, attendees will not be required to present proof of vaccination for entry.
