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MANNA’S 16th Anniversary “Pie In The Sky” Fundraiser Running Now Through November 16th

Friday, November 2nd, 2012

Don’t you love it when you can indulge for a good cause?

Since you’ll be looking to buy pies for Thanksgiving anyway, why not order one online and have the proceeds go to feeding those in need in Philadelphia?

For the 16th year in a row, MANNA is running its annual campaign turning pie sales into donations for individuals in eight counties of the Greater Philadelphia area.

This year their goal is to raise $200,000 in order to provide nearly 60,000 meals. You can help them do that by ordering one or two pies from their selections: apple, pumpkin, pecan and sweet potato are all just $25 a pie, and US Airways Sky Pie Cheesecake with caramel, chocolate and walnuts is $35.

The last day to order pies online is Friday, November 16, so get yours now while it’s fresh in your mind.

They’ll have more than 30 convenient pick-up locations around the Greater Philadelphia region where you can come claim your pie on the Tuesday or the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, November 20 or November 21.

And don’t worry, if you forget to pick up or simply choose not to, they’ll be sure to donate it to their clients. Double donation.

MANNA’s 16th Annual Pie in the Sky Fundraiser
When: Order now through November 16, pick up November 20 or 21
Where: Various locations
Cost: $24-$35 a pie
More info: www.mannapa.org

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Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Present ‘Pheast,’ A Festive Night Out Celebrating Chefs And Growers, Oct 19

Friday, October 12th, 2012

Support the PHS City Harvest Program by attending their fundraiser dinner, PHeaST, on October 19th. (Image courtsey PHS)


The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will be tipping its hat to Philadelphia’s fresh local food and the people who grow and prepare it at a special event at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on Friday, October 19.

Pheast will feature tons of local restaurants and chefs that work in collaboration with farms in the area such as A Full Plate Café, Talula’s Garden, Lacroix, Russet, the Vetri Foundation and many, many more.

The event will benefit PHS’s City Harvest program which helps feed more than 1,000 families a week, so the $150 entry fee is well worth it — not to mention the opportunity to chat with celebrity chefs, local farmers and growers all while enjoying the delicious smorgasbord of tastings they will be offering.

You can also get a special moonlight tour of the Navy Yard, catch some live music, warm up by the outdoor fire pits and get in on some raffles and promotions.

Locals farm partners include Agatston UNI (Urban Nutrition Initiative), Airport Garden, Farm 51, Weavers Way Co-Op and W.B. Saul, Marathon Farm, Teens4Good and more.

Get the VIP ticket for $300 and have a private tasting with a local chef, lounge in the VIP area, take home a fancy swag bag and, the best part, give an even more generous donation to City Harvest.

Tickets are available online.

Pheast: A Festive Night Out Celebrating Chefs & Growers
When: Friday, October 19, 7-10 p.m.
Where: The Navy Yard, 4747 S. Broad Street #120
Cost: $150-$300
More info: www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org

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The 2012 Audi Feastival Returns Benefiting The Philadelphia Live Arts Festival And Philly Fringe, September 12 At Pier 9

Monday, August 27th, 2012

Returning for a third year, Feastival celebrates both Philadelphia's artistic and culinary scenes in a Live Arts/Fringe fundraiser that has rocked people's worlds and promises to once again. (Photo courtesy Feastival)

The 2012 Audi Feastival, the annual fundraising event that brings together Philadelphia’s outstanding culinary and artistic realms to benefit the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe, returns to the scene on Wednesday, September 12.

Set this year at Pier 9 on North Columbus Boulevard, Feastival include live auctions and more than 75 of the city’s best restaurants and bars showing off their skills with bites and sips to delight more than 800 guests, this year’s anticipated count.

Co-hosting again, Michael Solomonov, Audrey Claire Taichman and Stephen Starr command the show-stopping evening featuring pieces from Live Arts artists including a headlining act from JUNK, who are debuting a bold and inspiring performance based on Brian Sanders’ 2003 show, The Gate.

A ticket to the party (VIP tickets feature early admission, chef demonstrations, auction preview and exclusive bar service) invites you to taste fare from some Philly Hoemgrown favorites like Bibou, Pumpkin, Fond, Federal Donuts, Lacroix (which celebrates its 10th anniversary next month), Twenty Manning Grill, Stateside and Alla Spina, which was just named one of the top 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appetit.

All proceeds will directly support the sixteen day performance arts festival, produced by Nick Stuccio, that brings together audiences to celebrate unfiltered, contemporary and wildly creative artists from around the world.

We can’t wait to see how this year’s Feastival will top the stilt-walking, rafter-hanging, half-naked performances and acrobats from last year. See you there!

Tickets are available online.

2012 Audi Feastival
Where: Pier 9, 121 N. Columbus Blvd
When: Wednesday, September 12, 6-9 p.m. (5 p.m. for VIP entrance)
Cost: $250 general admission, $350 VIP
More info: www.phillyfeastival.com

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Register Now For PASA’s Bike Fresh Bike Local Ride, Sunday September 23

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

Bike 25, 50 or 75 miles through beautiful Chester County and raise funds for the Pennsylvania Assoc for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) Saturday, September 23. (Photo courtesy PASA)

Celebrate the lush farmland and rolling hills of Chester County at the 4th Annual Bike Fresh Bike Local ride September 23. The event begins and ends at Victory Brewing Company where participants are invited to toast their rides with Victory’s stellar brews while enjoying a lunch featuring locally grown ingredients.

Bike Fresh Bike Local welcomes riders of all abilities with a choice of three different routes–a 25-mile ride, a 50-mile ride and a 75-mile ride. Where to Bike Philadelphia recently featured the 50-mile route as one of their favorites in the region.

“Our riders consistently tell us that this is one of the most beautiful routes they’ve seen and that our refreshments are unsurpassed,” says Marilyn Anthony, PASA’s Eastern Regional Director. “We are fortunate to partner with Victory Brewing Company, a longtime sustainability advocate, and of course, a fantastic brewer!”

The $40 advance registration fee includes a BPA-free, biodegradable water bottle; well-stocked rest stops; a locally sourced lunch and one beer (for riders over 21) and 25% off purchases at Victory’s retail store for the day of the ride.

Bike Fresh Bike Local Chester County benefits PASA (the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture), and takes its name from the Buy Fresh Buy Local ® national educational campaign which works to connect thoughtful eaters with local food sources.

Register today! Advance registration ends 9/21/12. For more information, visit the PASA website or check out the event info below.

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Fresh Beets Music And Food Festival, A PASA Fudraiser, Hits The Jenkintown Whole Foods Sunday, August 5

Monday, July 23rd, 2012

Celebrating the best of what Pennsylvania has to offer, the Fresh Beets Music and Food Festival will showcase the wonderful bounty from our great region while also raising funds to support the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA). PASA’s mission is to promote profitable farms that produce healthy food for all people while respecting the natural environment – one of the worthiest causes we can think of.

The day will be filled with live music, a local farmers market, farm animals, mouth-watering food and a children’s sidewalk chalk project. Special guest Christina Pirello, of Christina Cooks, will also be on hand to conduct a healthy cooking demonstration.

Bands include New Kings of Rhythm, The Jeffhouse Band, XXX, Peter Moses, the David Joel Quartet and David & Melissa. The event will be emceed by urban agriculture expert, Nic Esposito, of Philly Rooted.

The festival will run from 2PM to 6PM. Admission is free, however donations to support PASA will be greatly appreciated.

The Fresh Beets Festival and PASA Fundraiser
Where: Jenkintown Whole Foods, 1575 Fairway Road, Jenkintown, PA
When: Sunday, August 5, 2 – 6PM
Cost: Free
More Information: The Fresh Beets website

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Slow Food And Farm To City Partner Up For Their 8th Annual ‘Good Food, Good Beer And The Rest Is History’ Fundraiser At The Shambles On July 21st

Monday, June 18th, 2012

Slow Food Philadelphia, the local chapter of Slow Food International, partners up once again with Farm to City for a delicious and nutritious food and drink event, July 21. (Photo courtesy Slow Food Philly)

Slow Food’s eighth annual fundraiser with Farm to City, “Good Food, Good Beer and the Rest is History,” returns to The Shambles at Headhouse Square, Saturday, July 21, 6-9 p.m.

Both organizations, centered on educating communities about the importance of a healthy nutrition and eating local/sustainable goods, will add food trucks to this year’s event along with local brews from Victory, Stoudt’s, PBC and Earth Bread + Brewery.

While there seems to be at least one event every week that involves Philadelphia’s roundup of roaming lunch trucks, we support Slow Food, Farm to City, their missions and honestly, who can get enough of good grub, beer and outdoor events in the city? No complaints here.

Expect eats from Sweet Box, Vernalicious, Chez Yasmine and Foo Truck offering Chinese and Taiwanese inspired dishes in addition to food demos and market vendors during the open air event.

Tickets are on sale online at $30 per person ($35 at event) which buys you unlimited beer and a sampling of bites from each food vendor.

Slow Food’s “Good Food, Good Beer and the Rest is History”
Where: The Shambles at Headhouse Square, 2nd and Lombard Streets
When: Saturday, July 21, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $30 online; $35 at event
More info: www.slowfoodphilly.org

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Fair Food, Philadelphia Distilling And Bartram’s Garden Bring Back Bartram’s Bitters, A Recipe From The Mid-1800’s

Monday, April 30th, 2012

Fair Food, Bartram's Garden and Philadelphia Distilling are joining forces to resurrect a recipe that dates back to the mid-1800's, Bartram's Bitters. (Photo courtesy: Fair Food)

While organizing books in the Bartram’s Garden archives, curator Joel Fry found a curious piece of paper folded into an 1846 copy of A.B. Stong’s The American Flora. The handwritten paper read, “Receipt For Making Bartram’s Homestead Bitters.” The recipe is estimated to have been written during the mid‐19th century and is in the hand of John William Bartram (1813‐1866), a great-grandson of famed Philadelphia botanist, John Bartram.

The recipe originally called for mixing several astringent plant extracts – gentian root, prickly ash bark, cherry bark, and calamus root – with other aromatics in an alcohol‐water base. According to the recipe, the base was then diluted and sweetened with sugar and would have been a potent 37.5% alcohol or 75 proof.

Using local and organic ingredients, Fair Food and Philadelphia Distilling have resurrected, as closely as possible, the Bartram family recipe. On May16th from 5:30 – 8PM, the partners will celebrate the first batch production of the bitters with a cocktail competition (using the Bitters, of course) at the beautiful and historic Bartram’s Garden. Cocktails will be created by Christopher Walls of Dettera Restaurant & Wine Bar, Theo Webb of FISH Restaurant and Phoebe Esmon.

General admission tickets are $75, with proceeds benefiting Bartram’s Garden. A special $125 ticket is also available and includes a one-year membership to the garden. Everyone who attends will receive a bottle of Bartram’s Bitters to take home. Tickets to the event are available online via TicketLeap.

Lite bites will be provided by Ashley Power of Power Catering Events with support from Jen and Mitch Prensky of Supper.

Bartram’s Bitters Launch Party and Fundraiser
When: May 16th, 5:30 – 8:30PM
Where: Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $75; $125 (includes one-year Bartram’s Garden membership)
More Information: http://bartram.ticketleap.com/bartrambitters/

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Chef Daniel Stern To Host Farm-to-Table Fundraiser For Greener Partners, May 3rd

Friday, April 27th, 2012

A farm to table fundraiser for Greener Partners, hosted by Chef Daniel Stern of R2L, will be held at the Longview Center in Collegeville on May 3rd at 6:30. (Photo courtsey Greener Partners)

Chef Daniel Stern, of R2L, has long been a champion of sourcing local. His sorely missed restaurant, MidAtlantic, was a Philly Homegrown favorite for its celebration of the foods and food traditions from the region.

In honor of his commitment to local foods, Chef Stern will join forces with good folks at Greener Partners to host a Farm to Table Fundraiser on Thursday, May 3rd at the Longview Center for Agriculture in Collegeville.

Greener Partners works tirelessly to build community through sustainable farming and farm-based education. Through their First Generation Farmer Program they are training the next generation of farmers to cultivate a better food system. A cause worthy of support, no doubt.

The menu for this decidedly delicious event will begin with a selection of appetizers like Fresh Ricotta with Beets and Honey, Chicken and Rye Crostini and Mushroom Rilletes with Kale and Garlic served while guests are able to mingle and enjoy the lush setting of the Longview Center.

The complete dinner menu includes:
First Course: Leek, Bean and Crusty Bread Gazpacho

Second Course: Pulled Chicken Salad, Radishes, Dandelion and Local Greens; Butter and Sea Salt Dressing

Main Course: Roast Prime Rib of Beef and Short Ribs with all the trimmings: Lima Bean Polenta and Gravy, Roasted Potatoes and Leeks, Gratin of Greens

Dessert: Rhubarb Tart, Whipped Cream, Berry Preserves and St. Germain Sabayon

The cost to attend is $200 per person, or $1,100 per table of six. All proceeds will benefit Greener partners and its educational programming. To secure your space, visit www.greenerpartners.org/F2T.

Farm-to-Table Fundraiser with Chef Daniel Stern
When: Thursday, May 3rd; Cocktails at 6:30PM, Dinner at 7:30PM
Where: Longview Center for Agriculture, 3215 Stump Hall Road Collegeville, PA
Cost: $200/person; $1,100/table of 6
More Information: www.greenerpartners.org/F2T

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The First-Ever Lemon Society Speakeasy To Benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Set For April 20 At The Arts Ballroom

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

Help the Lemon Society, the local arm of the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, support the fight against childhood cancer. (Photo courtesy Alex's Lemonade)

The Lemon Society of Philadelphia, a group of young professionals in the Philadelphia region which supports the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, are holding the first-ever Lemon Society Speakeasy cocktail party on Friday, April 20, 8-11 p.m. at the ARTS Ballroom.

The prohibition-themed mixology event is a fundraiser for ALSF’s Annual Childhood Cancer Symposium, which benefits families who have been affected by childhood cancer.

It’s a who’s who of the local drink scene, with celebrity bartenders from The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co., Osteria, STARR Restaurants’ Continental Midtown and more serving up sips.

Guest judges will vote on their favorite lemon-inspired cocktail and attendees will vote for the “People’s Choice.” Meanwhile, DJ Eddie Tully will be mixing modern and prohibition era music for the night.

Catering will be provided by Stephen STARR Events, with wine, spirits and beer provided by Barefoot Wine and Bubbly, Philadelphia Brewing Company, Philadelphia Distilling and Red Stag.

And break out the cloche hats and fedoras: attendees are encouraged to wear 1920′s attire. Tickets, $75, are available online.

Lemon Society Speakeasy
When: Friday, April 20, 8-11 p.m.
Where: ARTS Ballroom, 1324 Locust Street
Cost: $75
More info: www.alexslemonade.org

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Let Them Eat Cake, A Wedding Cake Competition And Fundraiser For City Of Hope, April 2nd

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

With wedding season just around the corner, it would behoove brides-to-be all over the Delaware Valley to attend “Let Them Eat Cake,” the wedding cake competition event of the year that will take place on Monday, April 2, at 6 p.m. at the Loews Hotel in Center City.

With 40 of the best cakes in the tri-state area, Let Them Eat Cake is Philadelphia’s premier wedding cake design competition for professionals, students and those who just love to be creative when they bake.

Cakes will be judged by VIP judges from the culinary arts/wedding industries, as well as local celebrities; in nine categories like Most Artistic, Best Tasting, and Best Overall; and in three levels: Professional, College and High School Vocational.

Whether you’re a bride or a groom — or simply have a wicked sweet tooth — this is the perfect opportunity to sample 40 scrumptious cakes from the best bakers around.

As a little extra, you’ll have the opportunity to visit wedding planning and service vendors, enjoy live music, drink complimentary champagne, obtain an awesome goodie bag and meet celebrity baker Sylvia Weinstock.

Plus, your $40 ticket ($50 at the door) will support cancer research by benefiting City of Hope, which is recognized worldwide for its compassionate patient care and innovative science and translational research.

Let Them Eat Cake
When: Monday, April 2, 6 p.m.
Where: Loews Hotel, 1200 Market Street
Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door
More info: www.cityofhope.org

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