Take advantage of Philly's dueling Restaurant Weeks

A pair of Restaurant Week events have dozens of eateries offering specials and discounts, with some award-winning places on the billing.

What's happening: The Center City District's Restaurant Week kicked off this week and runs through Sept. 24 at more than 70 participating locations.

• Dine Latino Restaurant Week begins Monday and will last through Sept. 23.

A few deals we're drooling over:

Casa Mexico: This Mexican restaurant in South Philly is led by chef and activist Cristina Martinez, who was recently named best chef in the mid-Atlantic at the James Beard Awards.

• Buy two dinner entrees, get a free appetizer or dessert

Osteria: James Beard Award-winning chef Jeff Michaud's spot on North Broad in Center City serves up Italian fare, Neapolitan pizzas and homemade pasta.

• $40 four-course dinner served family-style.

SOUTH Kitchen & Jazz Club: Southern-inspired food in Center City, where you can take in a jazz performance while you eat.

• $40 four-course dinner. Tickets for performances cost extra.

What else: The Center City District also launched a new Dinner and a Show promotion. Purchase discounted tickets to select performances at venues including Verizon Hall and Perelman Theater through the end of the year.