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The theme at Fork will be "New York City" during the annual KitchenAid The Book and The Cook Festival this March when Fork welcomes two great NYC authors — chef Patricia Yeo, co-owner of Sapa Restaurant and Max McCalman, Maitre Fromager of Picholine and Artisanal Restaurants. Sure to be two of the most popular events of this year's The Book and The Cook Festival, seating is limited so make your reservations now at 215.625.9425.

Tuesday, March 21
Malaysian born Patricia Yeo has been winning acclaim for her unique innovative cuisine ever since her first restaurant, AZ in New York. After excelling in science at boarding school in Cambridge, England, she was on her way to completing a biochemistry degree at Princeton University. During a break between semesters, she enrolled in a cooking class at the New York Restaurant School and was instantly exhilarated by the new ingredients and culinary techniques she was learning. After cooking school, Patricia worked under Bobby Flay at Mesa Grill and Bolo, Barbara Tropp, the celebrated cookbook author and Chinese scholar as well as Anne Gringrass, chef of Hawthorne Lane in San Francisco to develop her inimitable style. In 2000, she opened AZ to critical acclaim. Now chef and co-owner of Sapa Restaurant, Bar and Lounge in Chelsea, Patricia's focus is on blending the ingredients of France and Vietnam, perfect "chemistry" for working with Fork's Vietnamese born and French trained chef, Thien Ngo!

Three courses for $55 per person excluding liquor, tax and gratuity. Call 215.625.9425 for reservations.

Saturday, March 25
If you love cheese, this is an opportunity not to be missed! Renowned as one of the cheese world's living legends for his expertise, insight and passion, Max is dedicated to helping others understand and enjoy the unique pleasures of artisanal cheeses. Max established the critically acclaimed cheese programs at Picholine and Artisanal restaurants over the past decade and has become a highly visible advocate for artisanal cheese production around the world. Max will hand select cheeses from the Artisanal Cheese Center where he is also Dean of Curriculum. His first book, The Cheese Plate, was nominated for awards by the James Beard Foundation and the International Association of Cooking Professionals.

In addition to our regular menu, we will be offering a $55 3-course cheese and wine pairing or a special dessert cheese course to end your meal! Call 215.625.9425 for reservations.

International Happy Hour
and First Fridays!
Add a few Spanish tapas or Italian antipasti to your antiquing and art gazing on First Fridays. After browsing the galleries of Old City, meet your friends for refreshments in Fork:etc. Every First Friday features a different theme with international wines and small plates that will be as unique as your gallery experiences. Starting at 7pm, first Friday every month, March 3, April 7, May 5 and June 2.

Chef's Bistro Dinner
Mark Wednesdays on your calendar for Philly Mag's 2005 "Best Dinner Party!" Chef Thien Ngo's Bistro Dinner on Wednesday nights in Fork:etc. is "the most convivial dinner party in town." The menu changes each week and is posted on our website forkrestaurant.com and the blackboard in Fork:etc. "The concept behind the Wednesday night Chef's Bistro Dinner at Fork:etc. is based on surprise. We promise these surprises are of the pleasant variety." (Philadelphia Metro)
8pm, every Wednesday.

Nothing says thank you better than a Fork gift basket for Administrative Professional's Day. We have a sweets basket filled with an assortment of goodies to satisfy your sweet tooth such as house baked cookies, Fork truffles, candied pecans, Éclat chocolates, La Colombe coffee, chocolate brioche or Spanish hot chocolate. Our Fork basket is popular with our collection of things such as the Fork Cookbook, truffled duck paté, assorted toast points, marinated olives, Fork truffles, candied pecans, house baked cookies, raisin pecan bread, Olio d’Oliva di Podere Collelungo or a gift card. Delivery within Center City is available. 24 hours notice requested on all orders. Gifts available in Fork:etc. are also perfect for Mother's Day — Sunday, May 14.

Spend more time with your family! Fork:etc. will offer special menus for the upcoming Passover and Easter holidays. For Passover, Fork will offer traditional Passover catering including matzoh ball soup, gefilte fish, brisket and chicken! For Easter, let us help you with glazing the ham or roasting the lamb!

Deadlines for catering orders will be Monday, April 10 for Passover and Friday, April 14 for Easter.