Celebrate the holidays and support groundbreaking performing arts at this series of intimate dinners on the FringeArts Theater stage December 9 through 13. Centered around a unique theme each night, the FEASTmas dinners include original four-course menus personally prepared by Philadelphia’s most exciting culinary talent. Participating chefs and restaurateurs include Kiki Aranita, Ari Miller, Jill … Continue reading
To celebrate Habit Burger’s 50th anniversary, the company is partnering with No Kid Hungry for the fifth consecutive year to help end childhood hunger in America. This year, The Habit Burger has set a goal of raising $500,000 which will help No Kid Hungry provide about 5 million meals for kids in need. Until September 24th, … Continue reading
I’m a big fan of fundraisers for animal causes and also of Fearless Restaurant Group so that’s why I’m posting this information. The White Dog Cafe and WMMR’s Preston and Steve will host the third annual Dining Out for the Dogs on Monday August 19, 2019 starting at 5pm to raise funds for Alpha Bravo … Continue reading
On the morning of Friday, June 8th, 2018, I woke up to learn that Anthony Bourdain had died. To say I was shaken to my core is an understatement. I had a viscerally raw and physically jarring reaction upon hearing the news. I bolted up out of bed with tears immediately flooding my eyes. I kept saying, … Continue reading
Isiaka Meita’s young life was tragically cut short on Sunday during a graduation party in Southwest Philadelphia. The 23-year old was a waiter at Fork Restaurant and owner Ellen Yin has started a GoFundMe to help his family with funeral expenses. Please consider a donation. Marilyn JohnsonThe Doyenne of Delicious in Philadelphia and South Jersey. … Continue reading
Volunteers of America Delaware Valley will be hosting its second annual Give After Dark fundraiser at Reading Terminal Market this Friday, May 17th. This event will take place from 7:00PM to 11:00PM and feature select RTM dining options, an open bar, live entertainment, silent auction, photo booth and more. Give After Dark is a great … Continue reading
I’m honored to be a judge at this year’s South Jersey Food Bank Hunger Games, a LIVE cooking competition where Corporate teams get one box of mystery ingredients and 45 minutes to whip up a dish for food-savvy judges — yours truly along with Tony Luke Jr. of Tony Luke’s Cheesesteaks, Tammy Paolino food writer … Continue reading
In his continuing efforts to raise funds and awareness for the fight against childhood cancer, Philadelphia’s own Chef Marc Vetri will host The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia on Saturday, June 8. This exclusive culinary event, presented by Northwestern Mutual and Volvo, will bring together more than 40 superstar chefs from across the country to whip … Continue reading
Sample over 35 delicious wedding cakes from some of the most prominent bakers in Philadelphia! Let Them Eat Cake will take place on Sunday, February 24, at the Loews Hotel Philadelphia. This year’s theme is Under The Sea. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $40 per person. $25 for students with a valid ID. $50 … Continue reading
Chris’ Jazz Café is hosting a pay-what-you-want Tacos & Tequila fundraising dinner with the owners of South Philly Barbacoa, Ben Miller and Cristina Martinez, who gained national attention for both their critically acclaimed fare and their immigrant rights activism, on Thursday, January 17th from 6 to 10 p.m. It will be an evening of tacos, tequila, … Continue reading
