Kick-off this weekend’s Manayunk’s Eco Arts Festival (Sept. 23-25) in culinary and philanthropic style with a celebration of street food traditions at Eat Along the Street at Propper Brothers, 115 Levering Street in Manayunk on Wednesday, September 21st starting at 6 p.m.
This unique event brings together the city and region’s most exciting (and delicious!) food trucks and restaurants in a lively festival setting. Spectators can enjoy fresh-made fare and win gift certificates to top restaurants, cultural institutions and more.
Along with globally inspired cuisine, EATS will feature a friendly culinary competition where some of the region’s most exciting chefs will prepare scrumptious dishes with local ingredients reflecting authentic street food cuisine from around the world. For added thrill, a distinct panel of judges and VIP tasters will “throw down” their votes for the best bites of the night.
In partnership with Thailand’s Wat Bodd Voraditth orphanage, monies raised will go towards improving the lives of impoverished young people, with the ultimate goal of training them for culinary and hospitality careers.
In addition to the culinary competition and offerings, the event will also feature a Chinese-style auction featuring restaurant gift certificates, Phillies and Flyers tickets, cooking classes, theater tickets and many other exciting prizes.
THE THROWDOWN LINE-UP…
Tony Clark, The Old Grange
Mary Cullom, Arpeggio
Derek Davis, Derek’s
Keith Taylor, Zachary’s BBQ
Clark Gilbert, Gemelli
Tom Konidaris, Zesty’s
John Brandt-Lee, Avalon
Brendan McGrew, Boubon Blue
John O’Brien, Winnies Le Bus
Larry Thum, The Dining Car
THE JUDGES…
Jose Garces, Owner, Garces Restaurant Group
Aliza Green, Chef/Author
Drew Lazor, Food/Web Editor, City Paper
Munish Narula, Owner, Tashan & Tiffin
Rick Nichols, Food Columnist
Mary Bigham, The Town Dish
THE COST…
$35 …Access to outdoor vendors, plus 2 drink vouchers
$75 …All vendor access (outdoor & indoor), plus 4 drink vouchers
$125 …VIP access to all vendors AND Throwdown Arena, unlimited drinks & contestant samples, participation in Peoples’ Choice Vote for Best Dish.
(PLEASE NOTE: There are only 40 tickets available at this price level.)
