Edible World, Gourmet Gala, June 1 June 1, 2006

EDIBLE WORLD
The Annual Opening of
The First Person Festival, www.firstpersonfestival.org

Join us at Edible World on Thursday, June 1! Sample sumptuous cuisine by Philadelphia's top international chefs as they divulge secret recipes and tell tales from behind the kitchen door in an evening of mingling, drinking, and tasting. Meet bestselling writer Gael Greene, author of Insatiable, a new book about her adventures in sensuous excess as a restaurant critic for New York magazine. Food lovers will sample cuisine and meet and mingle with over 20 of Philadelphia's hottest chefs, from the up-and-coming to the nationally renowned. Each chef will bring a favorite recipe and share the story that goes with it.

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
Michele Leff, 12th Street Cantina
John Foy & Brendan Mullan, Bridget Foy's
Michael Pasquarello, Cafe Lift
Sae An, Cork Restaurant
Kevin Guinta, DiBruno Brothers
Gus Pashalis & David Glasser, Estia
Bob Pierson, Farm to City
Meg Votta, Joseph Amber Inn
David Keck, Loie Brasserie & Bar
Konstantinos Pitsillides, Meze
David Cunningham, Old Original Bookbinder's
Patrice Rames, Patou
Dominick Stulpinas, Pelican Fish
Roberta Adama, Edward Vadden & Eileen Watkin, Penne Restaurant & Wine Bar
Justin Rambo Garwood, Philadelphia Fish & Co.
Philip Pinkey, The Restaurant School
Luca Sena, Ristorante Panorama
Brian Duffy, Schanachie Irish Pub & Restaurant
Andrew Brown, White Dog Cafe
Jon Oldt, Yards Brewing Company

Tickets:
Thursday, June 1, 2006
5PM-6PM VIP Tasting & Champagne Toast
Hosted by Estia
1405-07 Locust Street
$150/couple or $80/single

6PM-8PM General Admission $40/per person
Solmssen Court,
Hamilton Hall at
The University of the Arts

Under 30? Pay your age, not your wage at the door!

For advance purchase,
call 267/402-2055 or email:
[email protected]
by Wednesday, May 31, 2006
www.firstpersonfestival.org

First Person Arts produces the FIRST PERSON FESTIVAL, the only known festival of memoir and documentary art. In its first four years, the Festival has showcased the work of more than 200 artists nationwide. We have reached across cultures and communities to attract a broad and diverse audience and have played an important role in exploring and celebrating the richness of our mixed heritage.

Official Website: http://www.firstpersonfestival.org