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  • November 8, 2008 • 6:30PM – 12:00AM • $135 per person
    Come join us as we celebrate the end of the 2008 Harvest at Longwood Gardens in their magnificent East Conservatory & Ballroom. This annual celebration includes:

    • Admission to the Gardens of Longwood
    • Wine Reception & Hors díoeuvres with Pianist
    • Guest Speaker, Joel Peterson Winemaker, Ravenswood Winery (Download BIO)
    • Elegant Dinner paired with our BVWT Wines (Download MENU)
    • Dancing to the Brass Ensemble of the Kennett Symphony of Chester County
    • SILENT AUCTION benefiting The Little Rock Foundation. Rocco Fiorentino,
    whom the Foundation was named, will be performing. (more of Rocco and

  • The Annual Rittenhouse Row Halloween Celebration
    Saturday, October 25
    3:00-5:00 p.m.
    To be held at G, 111 South 17th Street (lower level under Davio’s)
    The city’s cutest and coolest kids Halloween party
    includes costume contest, DJ, make and take crafts, face painting and more
    $10/person with advance rsvp, $15 at the door
    Space is limited, reservation suggested
    rsvp to events@rittenhouserow.org or call 215.972.0101

    Proceeds benefit Project HOME

    Also visit Rittenhouse Row on Saturday, October 25 from 10-5 for free public trick or treating at Rittenhouse Row member businesses. Come in costume and look for the Trick or Treat Here signs

  • Thornbury Bakehouse has teamed up with CancerCare for Kids.  From October 20th through the 26th, a portion of the proceeds from cupcakes sold will be donated to CancerCare.  Please read the attached document for more information and then stop into the Bakehouse or give us a call with your order.  What a great way to treat yourself along with making a donation to this worthy cause!!

    From October 20 - 26, 2008, THORNBURY …

  • “If you host it, they will come…”, don’t be frightened. You’re not going mad. No, it simply means that it’s time to begin planning your World Series and Election night Parties. Make your get-together one to remember for your guests by treating them to the freshest sushi the ocean has to offer from Teikoku to go. Please allow 24 hours from ordering time to pick up for take-out party trays. To go available during regular business hours. Call 610-644-8270

    House roll: California, Spicy tuna, Vegetable, Shrimp tempura
    Chicken Tempura and Teikoku $50
    Specialty roll: California king, Chay, Shrimp …

  • THE FOOD ISSUE
    Farmer in Chief

    By MICHAEL POLLAN
    Published: October 9, 2008…

  • PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, from 4 until 7 p.m., beloved Fairmount restaurant London Grill (2301 Fairmount Avenue, 215-978-4545) will offer a festive Thanksgiving buffet created by Chef Michael McNally. For $35 ($20 for children 11 and under), guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat meal of holiday favorites.

    “Thanksgiving Day should be spent eating a great meal with you family – but that doesn’t have to mean slaving away over a hot stove for three days,” says owner Terry Berch McNally. “Our buffet allows our guests to eat until they’re stuffed without using their time to create their meal.”

    Served throughout London Grill’s bar, main dining rooms …

  • PHILADELPHIA, PA – One of Philadelphia’s most acclaimed BYOBs, Marigold Kitchen (501 S. 45th Street, 215-222-3699) is now serving a Southern-inspired brunch menu created by Executive Chef Erin O’Shea. It is the first time that O’Shea’s much-praised cooking is available to guests beyond dinner hours.

    “I’m so excited by our brunch menu,” says O’Shea. “Southern food is comfort food, so it’s a natural style to adapt to brunch items. It’s a great new way for people to join us at Marigold Kitchen and enjoy a warm, hospitable meal.”

    Brunch items range in price from $9 to $12, and include: Coddled Eggs with Virginia ham, spinach cream and warm cornbread; Maple Glazed, Hot Smoked Salmon with poached egg …

  • On Monday, Oct. 20, Sandra Lee will hostess a “Sweet and Simple Cocktail Hour” from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Chester County Book & Music Co. in West Goshen, demonstrating how we can cut corners and love doing it. The author and Food TV star’s visit will introduce the release of three new “Semi-Homemade” cookbooks that aim to help liberate homemakers from over-extended budgets and schedules.

    Saving time and money starts with a decision to do so, according to Lee. Back the decision to rein in with strategies to make it happen — where the semi-homemade teachings come in — and, according to Lee, the result can be very fulfilling. The trademark 70/30 semi-homemade philosophy: mixing 70 percent ready-made foods …

  • KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The seven vintners of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail will celebrate the end of grape harvest season with a fun filled Vintner’s Dinner on Saturday, November 8 in the magnificent setting of Longwood Gardens East Conservatory and Ballroom (1001 Longwood Road) from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. The incredible line-up of wine, food and entertainment will make this the not-to-be-missed event of the season.

    As Master of Ceremonies, KYW TV 3 anchor and local resident Pat Ciarrochi will emcee the festivities. Legendary Joel Peterson, winemaker, president and founder of Ravenswood Winery will make an appearance and serve as guest speaker. Gifted singer, 11 year old Rocco Fiorentino, who is blind from his premature birth …