Bummed because you missed the first Slow Food workshop of 2012 this past Wednesday? Well, cheer up! There are four more great opportunities to learn about local food this spring.
The Ark of Taste: Indigenous Food & Wine Tasting
February 9th, 5:30 to 7:30
Di Bruno Brothers, 1730 Chestnut Street, Upstairs
Di Bruno Brothers will host Slow Food International’s Ark of Taste featuring indigenous foods that they have sourced from around the world. The Ark of Taste travels the world collecting small-scale quality productions threatened by large-scale industrial agriculture, environmental degradation and homogenization.
Since 1996, more than 800 products from over 50 countries have been added to the program. Slow Food catalogs and protects these products in an effort to preserve them. This event will feature a variety of tasting opportunities, including a wine station. For more information, consult the Slow Food Philadelphia website. tickets are $35/person and can be purchased via Brown Paper Tickets
Beekeeping hosted by Trey Flemming of Two Gander Farm
February 15th, 7-9PM
The Restaurant School, 4100 Walnut Street
Trey Flemming of Two Gander Farm and Apiary is one of the leading authorities on beekeeping in the Philadelphia region. Trey manages over 70 colonies of bees on his farm and will be teaching the basics of beekeeping and will provide a honey tasting. Tickets are $20/person and can be purchased online.
Flour Seminar & Pasta Demo hosted by Roberta Strickler of Daisy Flour and Andrew Gerson of Strada Pasta
March 14th, 7-9PM
The Restaurant School, 4100 Walnut Street
Daisy Organic Flour is milled at an historic property located in Annville, PA. Roberta Strickler will be explaining the many types of flour and their uses with a pasta demonstration by Italian-trained pasta maker, Andrew Gerson of Strada Pasta. Tickets are $20/person and can be purchased online.
The Benefits of Raw Milk hosted by Fair Food
April 11th, 7-9PM
The Restaurant School, 4100 Walnut Street
The Fair Food Farmstand located in the Reading Terminal Market sells raw milk from several dairy farms along with cheese and other dairy products made from raw milk. Many cultures consume raw milk and raw milk advocates believe that the rich flavors and health benefits of raw milk produce superior cheese. Tickets are $20/person and can be purchased online.
Brewer’s Plate, a unique dining fundraiser pairing craft beer from 25 local breweries with gourmet food from 25 local restaurants, will take place March 11 at the National Constitution Center — and we’re giving away two VIP passes! One lucky winner will receive two VIP tickets (valued at $125 each), which gets you early entry into [...]
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Andrew and Kristin Wood will open Russet, a cozy and casual BYOB on the first floor of a lovely brick townhome, the former home of Ernesto’s Cafe, just steps from Rittenhouse Square. We got a sneak peek at the restaurant, and from the warmth of the chefs to the [...]
Brewer’s Plate 2012 is officially set for Sunday, March 11 in a new location, the National Constitution Center, and tickets are on sale. You’d do best to secure yours before none are left; this annual Fair Food fundraiser, now in its 8th year, sells out super quickly. Brewer’s Plate is a one-of-a-kind tasting event that [...]
You’ve put in your order for a dozen red roses, but one critical element is still missing from your Valentine’s Day gift line-up: chocolate. That Whitman’s sampler will do in a pinch, but treats from local Philly sweets shops are guaranteed to make your sweetheart’s tastebuds do a back flip, whether they’re craving decadent truffles, [...]
