E.A.T.S. Eat Along The Street: A Street Food Festival

You're Invited to a Special Culinary Event!

Please join Chabaa Thai chef Moon Krapugthong and Space by Spielman, Ltd, president Judy Spielman as they kick off Manayunk's Eco Arts Festival (Sept. 23-25) in culinary and philanthropic style.

A celebration of street food traditions, 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.

Where: Propper Brothers, 115 Levering Street, Manayunk

When: September 21, 6-9 p.m. *Chef Throwdown at 7 p.m.*


RESTAURANTS & SPONSORS at a glance...

Throwdown Chefs:
Tony Clark, The Old Grange
Mary Cullom, Arpeggio
Derek Davis, Derek's
John Brandt-Lee, Avalon Restaurant
Clark Gilbert, Gemelli
Tom Konidaris, Zesty's
Keith Taylor, Zachary's BBQ
Brendan McGrew, Boubon Blue
John O'Brien, Winnies Le Bus
Larry Thum, The Dining Car

Panel of Judges:
Jose Garces, Owner, Garces Restaurant Group
Aliza Green, Chef/Author
Drew Lazor, Food/Web Editor, City Paper
Munish Narula, Owner, Tashan & Tiffin
Rich Nichols, Food Critic
Mary Bigham, The Town Dish

In-Kind Donors:
Albertson Cooking School
Audrey Taichman
Chabaa Thai Bistro
Continental Refrigeration Derek's
Economy Restaurant Supply
Jose Garces
Manayunk Brewery
Morey's Pier
People's Light & Theater
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Phillies
Schmid Dewland Associates

Vendor Sponsors:
Arpeggio
Chabaa Thai Bistro
Cooper's Wine Bar
Guapos Taco Truck
Hard Iced Tea
Kildare's
Meze Kabob House
Nomad Pizza
Philadelphia Distilling
The Dining Car
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