September 28, 2017

Cuba Libre will donate portion of proceeds from special three-course menu to Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria greatly devastated the area

By Sinead Cummings
PhillyVoice Staff

Courtesy of Cuba Libre/PhillyVoice

The pargo a la plancha is a new dish at Cuba Libre.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar in Old City wants to help those in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria.

The restaurant will offer a special three-course menu on Friday, Sept. 29, for $30. Twenty percent of proceeds from each prix-fixe dinner sold will go to United for Puerto Rico.

Below is the menu.

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• Choice of appetizer – Cuba Libre's signature Mamá Amelia's empanadas, shrimp cóctel, award-winning guava BBQ ribs or traditional malanga fritters

• Choice of authentic Cuban entrée – ropa vieja, arroz con pollo or the new pargo a la plancha

• Dessert – Cuban flan

Dinner can be paired with Don Q cocktails, like the passion fruit, grilled pineapple or coconut mojito. Cuba Libre will donate $1 from each Don Q cocktail sold to United for Puerto Rico, and Don Q will match every donation.

Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (215) 627-0666.