Decadent Gourmet Tour

11-24-2007 - 01-01-2037

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

City Food Tours

http://www.cityfoodtours.com

Private Location -

Admission: $29

http://www.zerve.com/phillyfoods

Start Time(s): Wednesday-Sunday @ 3 pm

Treat your taste buds to this 25-hour gourmet tasting adventure in the heart of Philadelphia! Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will introduce you to a heavenly trio of decadent treats at three of Philly’s best hidden gems Your tour begins at the city’s best gourmet market with a cheese tasting You'll get the inside scoop on how cheese is made, be introduced to 4 fantastic farmstead and imported cheeses, and learn about selecting and serving cheeses! Your guide will then escort you to a tea tasting like nothing you’ve experienced before In the relaxed and modern setting of Philly’s premier tea salon, you’ll taste 4 superior teas that will leave you feeling relaxed and recharged We’ll share some fun facts about how tea is made and answer all your questions (On Sundays, tea is replaced with a chance to test your taste buds during a blind tasting of 6 amazing examples of luscious gelato and sorbetto) The grand finale to your adventure is a chocolate tasting at a very popular European-inspired chocolate café We will explore how chocolate is made as we taste a wide variety of chocolate pieces that includes white, milk, dark, varietal chocolate, as well as a decadent chocolate truffle

This is a tasting adventure, not a full meal

Evening Wine, Chocolate and Tea Experience

10-01-2008 - 01-01-2037

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

City Food Tours

http://www.cityfoodtours.com

Various Locations -

Admission: 55

http://www.zerve.com/phillyfoods

Start Time(s): Wednesday-Friday, 6 pm

This 3-hour tasting adventure in Center City is sure to tantalize your tastebuds and leave you feeling warm and happy inside With less than 20 minutes of total walking and well over 2 hours indoors enjoying some tasty treats, this culinary adventure begins with a made-to-order panini at the first tour stop and gets better from there!  Tastings include a variety of exotic loose-leaf teas at Tbar, decadent chocolates at Naked Chocolate Café and a flight of 3 fine wines at Tavern 17

In addition to the light meal and special pre-arranged tastings at three of Philadelphia's best specialty food shops and restaurants, every tour includes an informative, fun, and interactive discussion about how the foods you sample are made and how they have shaped history, and a behind-the-scenes view of the industry through the eyes of proprietors and chefs, and the opportunity to ask any questions you have informative tips about what to look for in truly great food

Join Chef Joseph Poon for an insider's tour of this vibrant community and learn about the history, culture and food of Chinatown Chef Joseph Poon's team serves a full lunch or dinner Your visit includes a Tai Chi demonstration, a Chinese vegetable carving lesson and walking tour of the chef's community including stops at a fortune cookie factory, Chinese herbal medicine shop, Chinese place of worship, a Chinese bakery, Asian grocery store, fish market and more (Stops vary depending upon timing)

Reservations are required The tour is FREE! for children ages 5 and under and half-price for children ages 6-10 Group rates are available

Artisanal Beer, Cheese, and Prosciutto Tasting

01-01-2009 - 12-31-2009

City Food Tours

http://www.cityfoodtours.com

Old City Cheese Shop - 160 N 3rd Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: 45

800-979-3370

http://www.zerve.com/phillyfoods

Start Time(s):

During this entertaining and delicious 2-hour adventure, a fun and knowledgeable food expert will introduce you to a wonderful, boutique cheese shop and one of the city's best microbreweries! This experience includes a tasting of 8 superior craft beers representing a vast range of styles, a selection of decadent imported cheeses and a sampling of the finest prosciutto and tangy chorizo sausages With less than 15 minutes of walking, this event is relaxing and enjoyable for guests of any ability

Flavors of Philly Tour

01-17-2009 - 12-31-2009

City Food Tours

http://www.cityfoodtours.com

Shops at Liberty Place - 1625 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: 29-39

800-979-3370

http://www.zerve.com/phillyfoods

Start Time(s):

This fun and delicious tour takes place in the heart of Philadelphia and includes over 7 stops, more than 2 hours of indulging and less than 30 minutes of walking You'll get the inside scoop on Philly's food history with quirky stories about how some of the iconic foods came to be, and walk away with food in your tummy and some fun tips about the best places to eat like a Philly local This tour will keep you off the tourist beat! This event is perfect for people of all ages Make room, this is not only a tasting adventure, but a meal!

Live singers perform opera classics every Monday night

Reservations highly recommended
 

Lenape Cooking

11-27-2009 - 11-27-2009

Friday

Mercer Museum

http://www.mercermuseum.org/events_calendar.htm?month=November&year=2009&location=1

Mercer Museum - 84 S Pine Street Doylestown PA 18901

Admission: $9 adults, $8 seniors (62+), $4 youth (5-17), under 5 free

215-345-0210

Start Time(s): 12 pm

Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month learning about Eastern Woodland Indian foodways with culinary historian, Susan Plaisted Program takes place in the museum's Log House Included with museum admission

Moorestown Visiting Nurses & Hospice 2nd Annual Benefit Wine Tasting

03-06-2010 - 03-06-2010

Saturday

Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association

http://www.moorestownvna.org

Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association - 300 Harper Dr Moorestown NJ 08057

Admission:

Start Time(s): 5:30-8:30 pm

Presented by the Wine Cellar of Cinnaminson, NJ, catering by Due Amici Enjoy a night of wine tasting, food and friends Over 20 of the finest wineries will be represented, accompanied by gourmet hors d'oeuvres Wine experts and winemakers available to answer your questions Silent Auction and much more! This event provides funding for the charitable home care and hospice program of Moorestown VNA and Camp Firefly, a camp for bereaved children

Possibly the most important two hours a wine lover can spend, the premise of this class is to introduce students to the essential building blocks of wine knowledge In a laid back atmosphere - and wine on the table - the instructors will have you swirling, sniffing, sipping, and understanding wine in a few hours time This is one of the school's most popular classes and a must for the budding wine enthusiast

Possibly the most important two hours a wine lover can spend, the premise of this class is to introduce students to the essential building blocks of wine knowledge In a laid back atmosphere - and wine on the table - the instructors will have you swirling, sniffing, sipping, and understanding wine in a few hours time This is one of the school's most popular classes and a must for the budding wine enthusiast

Whenever the Wine School is asked about their favorite wine regions in the world today, Spain comes up more often than not From famous regions like Rioja to less familiar ones like Priorat and Rias Biaxas, Spanish wines are among the best around Tonight you will taste wines made from grapes both familiar and obscure

Latkepalooza

12-13-2009 - 12-13-2009

Sunday

Gershman Y

https://www.gershmany.org/viewprogram.php?id=56

Gershman Y - 401 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: Advance: Adults: $15/Children: $10 At door: Adults: $18/Children: $13

215-545-4400

https://www.gershmany.org/buytickets.php?programid=56

Start Time(s): 2-4 pm

Celebrate Hanukkah with the 7th annual Latkepalooza Drawing over 400 people, don't miss this insanely popular event where you can sample gourmet latkes from Philadelphia's hottest restaurants Fun for the whole family, there will be music, a balloon clown, arts and crafts for the kids, vendors and more Beat the crowds and save money and buy your tickets in advance!

Cooking For Empty Nesters

12-08-2009 - 12-08-2009

Tuesday

Gershman Y

https://www.gershmany.org/viewprogram.php?id=70

Philly Kitchen Share - 1514 South Street Philadelphia PA

Admission: $50 (includes all food and materials)

215-545-4400

https://www.gershmany.org/buytickets.php?programid=70

Start Time(s): 7 pm

The kids are gone and now it's just you and a spouse Learn how to prepare quick simple meals without fuss in this hands-on cooking class 

Colonial Cooking Workshops

03-20-2010 - 05-08-2010

Saturday

Hope Lodge and Mather Mill

http://www.ushistory.org/hope

Hope Lodge and Mather Mill - 553 S Bethlehem Pike Fort Washington PA 19034

Admission:

Start Time(s): Saturday, March 20 @ 9:30 am-2:30 pm Saturday, April 17 @ 9:30 am-2:30 pm Saturday, May 8 @ 9:30 am-2:30 pm

Hope Lodge is the host of various colonial cooking workshops in the open hearth colonial kitchen throughout the year

Join former chef to Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales, Darren McGrady, for a truly unique brunch Chef McGrady will prepare a three course meal featuring the royal family's favorite dishes and Princess Diana's favorite treat, Bread and Butter Pudding During brunch, guests will hear Chef McGrady's stories of his time working for the Royal Family for over 15 years, and working exclusively for Princess Diana for four years Following brunch, guests may purchase Chef McGrady's cookbook, Eating Royally: Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen, during a Q&A session and book-signing Guests will also have the opportunity to tour Diana: A Celebration

Bam Margera on Book Tour for Serious as Dog Dirt

11-21-2009 - 11-21-2009

Saturday

Borders Books and Music - King of Prussia

http://borders.com

Borders Books and Music - King of Prussia - 650 Mall Blvd King Of Prussia PA 19406

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 2 pm

You've seen him on the big screen You've watched him on the small screen But never before has Bam Margera exposed himself like this Famous for his cringe-worthy, laugh-out-loud daredevil stunts, he has thrilled and revolted audiences nationwide with his relentless antics Now, for the first time, Bam shares his private writings, never-before-seen personal photos, drawings, and more in this dynamic, anarchic auto-collage, a frenetic yet brutally honest document of the life he leads Fans who can't get enough of his rowdy shenanigans will finally see what makes the star tick Known for his creative style since becoming a pro skater at age thirteen, Bam pulls readers into his chaotic world -- the music, the movies, the games, the pranks, the skating, the glory and the pain This time, Bam Margera is Seriousas Dog Dirt

Lisa Scottoline on Book Tour for Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog

11-27-2009 - 11-27-2009

Friday

Borders Books and Music - King of Prussia

http://borders.com

Borders Books and Music - King of Prussia - 650 Mall Blvd King Of Prussia PA 19406

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 1 pm

About Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog: A hilarious collection of stories from the life of the New York Times bestselling author of Look Again At last, together in one collection, are Lisa Scottoline’s wildly popular Philadelphia Inquirer columns In her column, Lisa lets her hair down, roots and all, to show the humorous side of life from a woman’s perspective The Sunday column debuted in 2007 and on the day it started, Lisa wrote, “I write novels, so I usually have 100,000 words to tell a story In a column there’s only 700 words I can barely say hello in 700 words I’m Italian” The column gained momentum and popularity Word of mouth spread, and readers demanded a collection Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog is that collection Seventy vignettes Vintage Scottoline

Enjoy 30+ vending tables with handmade items, baked goods, and gently used items Enjoy live entertainment, guests from Philadelphia sports teams, lunch deals and a special pancake breakfast! The first 200 guests receive a free scarf or pair of gloves Cabot Cheese will provide free cheese samples starting at 10:30 am There will be a pancake breakfast from 9:30 am–11 am, followed by a concert at 11:30 am Enjoy a special pancake breakfast, including hot, fresh pancakes made on the spot! Also, enjoy beef sausage, yogurt parfaits, omelets, fruit, home fries, coffee, juice and more! Then, enjoy a special musical concert celebrating the sounds of the season The concert will feature the PSC Main Branch Chorus, along with Siobhan Groves Cost: $8 for meal and concert, $4 for concert only, $6 for meal only Volunteers wanted to help Flea market and bake sale items wanted! Vending tables on sale now 

As part of the bazaar, there will be a pancake breakfast from 9:30 am–11 am, followed by a concert at 11:30 am Enjoy a special pancake breakfast, including hot, fresh pancakes made on the spot! Also, enjoy beef sausage, yogurt parfaits, omelets, fruit, home fries, coffee, juice and more! Then, enjoy a special musical concert celebrating the sounds of the season The concert will feature the PSC Main Branch Chorus, along with Siobhan Groves Cost: $8 for meal and concert, $4 for concert only, $6 for meal only Volunteers wanted to help Flea market and bake sale items wanted! Vending tables on sale now Call (215) 546-5879, ext 248 for information, to volunteer, to donate to the flea market, or to purchase breakfast tickets This event is free and open to the public

Celebrity Event featuring Alton Brown

02-19-2010 - 02-19-2010

Friday

Indian Creek Foundation

https://indcreek.org/spage.php?id=Spring_Event

Calvary Church - 820 Rt 113 Souderton PA 18964

Admission: Adults: $50 Students (under 18): $25 Family Four Pack (two adult and two student tickets): $140 Preferred Seating: $75 Meet & Greet: $150

267-203-1500 x303

hkennedy@indcreek.org

https://indcreek.org/spage.php?id=Spring_Event_Form

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Indian Creek Foundation proudly presents Alton Brown host of "Good Eats" and "Iron Chef America" Alton will be performing a live cooking demonstration, sharing stories and clips from his shows and taking questions from the audience The event will be held at Calvary Church in Souderton Proceeds from the event support Indian Creek Foundation’s programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Red Ball

03-06-2010 - 03-07-2010

Saturday

American Red Cross - Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter

http://www.theredball.org/

Please Touch Museum - 4231 North Concourse Drive Philadelphia PA 19131

Admission: $125 ($75 tax deductible)

215-405-8530

kopernk@redcross-philly.org

https://redcross-philly.ticketleap.com/Member/event.aspx?event_link=redball2010&SubDomain=redcross-philly&

Start Time(s): 8 pm-12 am

The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter's Red Ball will take guest on a journey of delicious cuisine offered by the Philadelphia region's best restaurants and caterers This red-tie gala will be attended by over 1,000 of Greater Philadelphia's social, community and business leaders Features of the evening include a VIP Luxe Lounge, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres from fine restaurants, dancing to live music, and an unrivaled silent auction and raffle Come play in the museum's exhibits and vote for your favorite restaurant! All proceeds from the Red Ball will benefit one of the Philadelphia's greatest community assets, the Red Ball House