20th Annual Book & the Cook Hits University City Hot Spots
(Philadelphia, PA) – In its 20th year, the nationally renowned Book & the Cook festival once again joins cookbook authors and star chefs with local chefs and food lovers in culinary bliss. From March 12th to 21st, restaurants throughout Philadelphia will host dining events showcasing the rich variety that exists throughout America’s culinary landscape.
Five events will be held in University City, known for its diverse selection of international and ethnic cuisine. For more information on the delicious restaurants of University City, including descriptions and interactive maps, visit www.UCityphila.org.
Tuesday, March 16th
White Dog Cafe
3420 Sansom Street
215-386-9224
Partner-authors of "The Metropolitan Bakery Cookbook", Wendy Smith Born and James Barrett collaborate with owner Judy Wicks and chef Kevin von Klause.
Friday, March 19th
Bubble House
3404 Sansom Street
215-243-0804
Author Hi Soo Shin Hepinstall shares her memories of "Growing Up in a Korean Kitchen" at a meal planned with owner John Wicks and chef Michael Coyle. BYOB.
Univ. of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
3260 South Street
215-898-4890
Michael Jackson, beer and scotch expert and author of "Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch", will pair scotches with courses at a dinner planned with Beatrice and Bruce Nichols, chef-proprietors of Museum Catering. Must be 21 or older.
Saturday, March 20th
Univ. of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
3260 South Street
215-898-3900
Michael Jackson, beer and scotch expert and author of Jackson’s Great Beer Guide", pairs microbrews with foods from Museum Catering. Must be 21 or older. Three seatings. Reservations required.
Abbraccio Restaurant
820 South 47th Street (corner of Baltimore Ave.)
215-727-8247
Keith Young, NYC firefighter with a culinary degree and author of "Cooking with the Firehouse Chef", teams with chefs Duane Ball and Joey Balaaldia.
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Release Date: Friday, February 6th 2004
