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Dining By Design, October 5– 16, is a new series of events that highlights creativity and innovation in the restaurant community. Philadelphia-based company DiningInfo.com coordinated Dining By Design to coincide with the Global Creative Summit and DesignPhiladelphia. In its first year, Dining By Design is proud to support ShareUrMeal through each event.

DiningInfo is an online restaurant database serving major metro centers. With over 52,000 restaurants, the company focuses on its unique Wine-Friendly Rating and provides current and accurate information about menus, pricing, location, reservations, corkage fees and 40 other features. DiningInfo partners with AllMenus, OpenTable, and Yelp to deliver a seamless dining research experience. Launched in April 2009, DiningInfo’s GoBYO.com lists over 17,000 restaurants that allow you to bring your own bottle of wine. Let DiningInfo be your all-in-one source for dining out. The company is proud to support Dining By Design and ShareUrMeal.


ShareUrMeal Release Party

  • Academic Bistro
  • Category: Event
  • Date: October 05, 2009
  • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location: Drexel's Academic Bistro

Description: Please join us in celebrating the launch of the ShareUrMeal program, a new way to give back to those less fortunate. ShareUrMeal invites you to share a photo of a recent dining experience through our site. For every photo you share, dollars and dinners will be donated to local non-profits with the goal of reducing hunger in the Philadelphia area. Come meet the team of over 15 volunteers behind this project, celebrate the launch and learn how you can make a difference.

Admission: FREE

For More Information: Please register at ShareUrMeal.com




Dine at Drexel’s Academic Bistro

  • Category: Event
  • Date: Ongoing
  • Time: 6:00 PM, reservations required
  • Location: Academic Bistro
    Academic Building - Drexel University
    33rd & Arch, 6th Floor
    Philadelphia PA

Description: Under the guidance of Drexel’s experienced instructors, students prepare dinner at the Academic Bistro on select days. All meals are made on the premises from the freshest, highest quality ingredients, and prices are amazingly low. The meal is created, served and managed by Drexel students and the cost is $18 for a three to four course set menu. The dinner themes and menus vary; tableside service is often included. Reservations are required, as there is only one seating. Guests are welcome to bring their favorite libations and our students will serve them. Enjoy!

Admission: $18

For reservations, please contact Chef Adrienne Hall at academic.bistro@drexel.edu or call 215-895-5872.


Cheese Tasting and Panel Discussion

  • Academic Bistro
  • Category: Event
  • Date: October 08, 2009
  • Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location: Drexel's Academic Bistro

Description: Join us on for a Panel Discussion at the Academic Bistro on October 8, 2009 at 5 pm.

The Keystone Center for the Study of Regional Foods and Food Tourism and Design Week Philadelphia Welcomes:

Marilyn Anthony of the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA)
Sue Miller cheese maker of Birchrunville Farm
Aimee Olexy of Talula’s Table in Kennett Square
William Woys Weaver - Drexel University Professor, Editor Gournet Magazine, noted author and historian

A tasting of Pennsylvania Artisanal Cheeses will follow the discussion.

Please RSVP by October 6th to w3food@aol.com. *Space is limited.*



ChefAMe at PYT

  • ChefAMe  
  • Category: Event
  • Date: October 07, 2009
  • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location: PYT in the Piazza

Description: On Wednesday, October 7th, from 6-8:00 pm we’ll be filming a live episode of Eating Crowe (with our past Chefame chef, Tim Crowe) with over 5 tons of sand and large pots of delicious food.  At 7:00 pm, we’ll be opening the doors to PYT in the Piazza to serve our guests bowls of this amazing fare. PYT will be offering great drink specials and all our guests can enjoy the rest of the night in the beautiful Northern Liberties area of Philadelphia.

Admission: $25

For More Information: Visit OpenChefAMe.com for additional details and to purchase tickets – space is limited

Phlare Magazine Networking Dinner Event

  • Category: Event
  • Date: October 12, 2009
  • Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location: Multiple Locations

Description: Join Phlare Magazine at multiple Philadelphia Area locations for a women’s dinner networking event highlighting dining and design. Meet new friends and business contacts. Details and fixed price information can be found at www.phlaremagazine.com.

Admission: Fixed Price information will soon be available online

Visit www.phlaremagazine.com for additional details and to purchase tickets – space is limited.

 

City Food Tours: The Delicious Way to Savor the City

Description: Don't Just See the City...TASTE it!

There’s more to Philly than its rich history. City Food Tours takes you beyond the Liberty Bell with a fun and unique way to experience the city!

All 4 of our fun-filled tours consist of:
-An entertaining Tour director sharing the inside scoop on how the tasted foods are made and how they have shaped history.
- Special pre-arranged tastings exclusive to our groups.
- A behind-the-scenes view of the industry through the eyes of proprietors and chefs, and the opportunity to ask any questions
- Handy tips about what to look for in truly great food.
- Less than 30 minutes of walking, making them great for people of all abilities!

Dining By Design discount: Use promo code DESIGN to receive 10% off of tours taking place between October 5-16

Admission: See Description on City Food Tours website

For More Information: Contact Robert at City Food Tours to learn more about private tours and events. Send an email to robert@cityfoodtours.com, or give City Food Tours a call at 215-360-1996.