> Celebrating 10 Years
> Forklore: Recipes and Tales From an American Bistro
> Featured Wines from South Africa
> 10 Best of Philly™ Awards
> Private Parties at Fork
> Calendar of Events
> Summer Grilling Take-Out and Catering
> Featured Recipe

Dear friends,

It's hard to believe we will be celebrating Fork's 10th Anniversary this fall. We are thrilled that people have been so receptive over the years and grateful for all the wonderful memories and meals that we have shared with our friends.

In honor of our anniversary, we will be holding two special drawings. For the first, we ask that you write us about your most memorable meal at Fork. We will review all of the submissions and choose five winners who will receive a gift certificate for dinner for two (valued at $100 excluding gratuity). For the second drawing, Chef Thien Ngo wants to hear about your favorite Fork dish, and if you're one of five lucky winners, he will recreate it for you and three guests upon your next visit.

Deadline for entries is Wednesday, August 15, 2007. To enter, please send your stories to Fork, 306 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or email info@forkrestaurant.com.

Good luck, and here's to another ten years.

Ellen Yin, Roberto Sella and the staff of Fork

Gorgeously photographed and designed with over 100 illustrations, the 288-page book features co-owner Ellen Yin's first-person account of Fork's history, detailing everything from securing financing, finding a location and choosing a chef, to being a key player in Philadelphia's storied restaurant boom. Forklore: Recipes and Tales from an American Bistro includes all of the ingredients—the people, the food, the ideas, the influences—that create the perfect dining experience. Interspersed amongst these heart-warming and often humorous anecdotes are recipes for many of the restaurant's signature dishes.

The book not only celebrates Fork, its cuisine and its accomplishments over the past decade, but gives readers a look at the inner workings of a restaurant that has delighted countless local, national and international visitors.

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Villiera, Stellenbosch, Sauvignon Blanc, 2006, $42
Kaapzicht, Bin 3, Stellenbosch Cabernet-Merlot Blend, 2004, $44

As you know, we are constantly striving to offer a unique wine list that represents a broad range of styles and the best quality wines in their price range. Sometimes that means finding wines from lesser known varietals or, in this case, lesser known wine making regions. Although wine has been produced in South Africa since the 1700's, it wasn't until the mid-1990's after apartheid was abolished that South Africa's wine industry started to take off. The Cape area—the southern most point of South Africa—is the most highly planted area, and within the Cape, Stellenbosch is one of the most famous wine routes.Villiera is a family run winery where all the fruit is grown on the estate. Their Sauvignon Blanc is a refreshing, elegant wine with fig and gooseberry fruit—the perfect wine to accompany the warm weather and Chef Ngo's Seared Sea Scallops with Mango-Green Papaya Slaw!

Although whites have been produced longer than reds, South African reds can be among the best values. For example, the Kaapzicht estate has been family run since 1946. While their first estate wine in 1984 was white, they are now more renowned for their red wines. All the wines are grown on the estate. Bin 3 is a Bordeaux- like blend (Cabernet and Merlot) with a vibrant ruby color with blackberries and chocolate. Soft tannins and luscious fruit make this a great alternative to California-style wines and accompaniment to grilled meats.

In honor of our 10 year anniversary, Fork is proud to celebrate 10 Best of Philly™ Philadelphia Magazine Awards:

Celebrate life's big events!

Accommodating parties of 6 to 45, Fork's elegantly designed private dining facilities are perfect for your rehearsal dinner, bridal or baby shower, birthday, anniversary or just a friendly get-together! Or if your occasion calls for a more at-home environment, contact our catering department to see how we can help you!

Bring Fork to the beach with you!

As featured in the Philadelphia Daily News and Philadelphia Inquirer, check out Fork:etc.'s Summer Grilling Menu available for catering and takeout, perfect for the beach, barbecues and picnics!