1. Chef Jose Garces invited guests to the grand opening media party to celebrate the launch of Garces Trading Company at Cira Centre. With this new location, Garces brings one of his most beloved concepts back to life and reinvents it as a restaurant, coffee shop, all-day cafe, bakery, wine shop and marketplace. Attendees enjoyed menu selections and paired them with thirst-quenching offerings from the beverage menu. They experienced the brand new vibes that will serve as the model for MORE locations to be soon announced. Guests dressed to impress for this cocktail party with community members, dignitaries and special guests. Katie Carr of Farm Financial Mabagement, Publicist Kory Aversa, and CBS News Meteorologist Andrew Kozek paused for a photo with James Beard winning Chef Jose Garces ( second right) during the event.

2. Laura Swartz, Afea Tucker, Josh Moore, Jaimi Rivero, LaToi Storr and Jennifer Lynne Robinson toasted tbe Garces grand opening media event

3. Imani and Maya Harris chatted with Bridget and Molly McFadden 

4. Maureen Stridick, Laura Fehr, Cindy Rossi and Jim Cohn wished Chef Jose Garces (center) much success!