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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2007 Philadelphia Celebrates James Beard Foundation's 20th Anniversary With A Benefit Dinner | |
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Philadelphia will celebrate its status as a world-class city in never-seen-before style. Enjoy an incredible waterfront landscape while some of Philadelphia's most talented chefs - led by James Beard Foundation Award winner Marc Vetri - serve a mouthwatering six-course feast. The event will feature a star-studded list of honorees, including leaders such as Governor Edward G. Rendell, Sharon Pinkenson, head of Philadelphia's Film Office, Philadelphia magazine president David Lipson, Jr., Meryl Levitz, Executive Director of Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, and many more.
After enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres created by the Water Works culinary team, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the company of their guest of honor table hosts and a one-of-a-kind culinary experience created by Vetri and several of his acclaimed protégés. The event will feature a live and silent auction. |
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Water Works Restaurant and Lounge 640 Waterworks Drive Located at the foothills of the Philadelphia Museum of Art overlooking the Schuylkill River. |
| Price | $350 pp Tables for 8 available for $3,000 Tables for 8 with private sommelier and wine pairings during dinner available for $4,000 |
| Time | 6:30 pm |
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| Featured Chefs | |
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 | JBF Award Winner Marc Vetri Vetri, Philadelphia |
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 | Brad Spence Vetri, Philadelphia |
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 | Jim Burke James, Philadelphia |
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 | Dionicio Jimenez Xochitl, Philadelphia |
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 | Jeffrey Michaud Osteria, Philadelphia |
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 | Charles Roman Blackfish, Philadelphia |
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 | Michael Solomonov Marigold Kitchen, Philadelphia |
| Local Sponsors | |
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Tickets and Information To make reservations or for further information, contact: Jennifer Mansfield of Breslow Partners Phone: 215-731-2000 x213 Email: tasteamerica@breslowpartners.com | |
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American Express®is the Official Card of the James Beard Foundation. Please remember to use your Card for your ticket purchase.
The James Beard Foundation will donate a portion of the proceeds from the benefit dinner to the White Dog Café Foundation. | |
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2007 FREE Festival Day at  | |
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160 North Gulph Road King of Prussia, PA |
| Time | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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A free day of culinary events featuring cooking demonstrations and cookbook signings by award-winning chefs, children's educational activities, and tastings of artisanal products. | |
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| Featured Guest | |
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 | Susanna Foo Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine Philadelphia Susanna will be in-store for cooking demonstrations and to personalize your copy of Fresh Inspiration: New Approaches to Chinese Cuisine. (Proof of Williams-Sonoma® purchase is required) |
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| Children's Activity | |
|  | Where do fruits and vegetables come from? How do they grow? Bring your children (ages 6 thru 10) to our festival to learn about the foods they eat at an interactive educational activity. Sponsored by Canon. |
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| Local Flavors - American Tastes | |
|  | Sample regional products from... Eclat Chocolate Artisanal confections made by master chocolatier Christopher Curtin DiBruno Brothers A local gourmet shop featuring an enormous selection of artisanal cheeses |
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Please check back for further updates! | |
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| Copyright 2007. The James Beard Foundation. All rights reserved. www.jamesbeard.org
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