ART IN THE AGE OF MECHANICAL REPRODUCTION

Win tickets to Massimo Bruno’s Supper Club at Cook

Chef Massimo Bruno, well-known for his spirited Italian supper clubs held in his kitchen studio in downtown Toronto, is headed south to Philly next week to put on a show at Cook (253 S. 20th St.). Scheduled for next Thursday, Oct. 27, the multi-course meal will highlight the cuisine of Bruno’s home region of Puglia, with plenty of educational breaks sprinkled throughout. (Get a taste of the chef’s jovial style above.) The dinner, which is being put on in partnership with Art in the Age (handling cocktails), Teaspoons and Petals (after-dinner tea) and Mavea Inspired Water (each guest will leave with their filtration pitcher), is a private affair, but Meal Ticket’s landed a pair of seats that we want to give away to a hungry and deserving reader.

All you need to do is leave a ONE-SENTENCE COMMENT on this post convincing us why you deserve these sweet tix. Make it funny, make it pithy, make it weird, make it stand out. (In other words, don’t write “I deserve to win because food is awesome!”) YOU HAVE FROM NOW UNTIL 5 P.M. THIS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19. When commenting, be sure to register/log in with an email address you check frequently, as this is how we’ll alert the winner. Happy sentencing, good luck, mangia!

City Paper’s Meal Ticket, 10.17.11

Silk City Presents “Root, Rum, Reggae” Tomorrow, September 7: $4 Art In The Age Cocktails In The Courtyard From 6-8 P.M.

Head to Silk City tomorrow evening, September 7, for “Root * Rum * Reggae,” a celebration of Art in the Age’s newest liqueur, RHUBY.
From 6-8 p.m., Silky City will offer $4 cocktails by Art in the Age in the outdoor garden (as well as inside), made from all their delicious organic liqueurs: ROOT, SNAP and newest edition RHUBY.
Also represented at the bar will be Sailor Jerry and DonQ.
There will be no cover, special giveaways, tasty food pairings and summer vibes all night long (yes, it’s still technically summer).
Stay for a late night Roots, Culture & Dancehall Reggae Session provided by Solomonic Sound ($5 cover).

Root * Rum * Reggae
When: Wednesday, September 7, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Silk City, 5th and Spring Garden Streets
Cost: Pay as you go
More info: www.silkcityphilly.com

Uwishunu.com, 9.6.11

The Weekend Guide
Philadelphia Events and Diversions

EXPLORE
Secrets of the Silk Roads
What: Embroidered boots, textiles, and other eerily well-preserved artifacts from the famed trade route.
Why: Don’t dawdle — the mummies are around only thru Mar. 15. 
When: Thru June 5. 
Where: Penn Museum, 3260 South St. (215-898-4001). Tickets ($22.50) at 877-772-5425 or online at penn.museum.
CHOW
Fathom Seafood House 
What: Michael Stollenwerk’s long-awaited gastropub serves standout dishes like oyster pot pie, lobster grilled cheese, and cod pierogi made from locally sourced ingredients.
Why: Tell your friend to order her own crab- and gravy-topped fries, because you’re not sharing. 
When: Mon.-Fri., 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-2 a.m. 
Where: 200 E. Girard Ave. (267-761-9343).

DROOL
Conversations on Candy
What: The Franklin Fountain’s Eric and Ryan Berley, plus Tony Walter from Lore’s Chocolates, let you in on what it’s like to live the sweet life. 
Why: Stick around to sample their mouthwatering chocolates. 
When: Wed., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Philadelphia History Museum, 15 S. Seventh St. (215-685-4830). Tickets ($10) at 215-685-4827 or online at philadelphiahistory.org.
DINE
Art in the Age Spirited Beer Dinner
What: Sup on a booze-infused, three-course menu of ginger-poached duck lettuce wraps, glazed pork chops, and almond tiramisu. 
Why: Inventive cocktails like the Snap Michelada, a tart blend of horseradish, hoisin, and Philadelphia Brewing Co.’s Kenzinger. 
When: Mon., 5 p.m.-midnight. 
Where: North Third, 801 N. Third St. Reservations (required) to 215-413-3666.

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DailyCandy.com, 2.24.11

See You There: AITA Spirited Beer Dinner at North 3rd.
We’ve consistently had a bottle of Root and/or Snap in our stash since the fall, and we’re super excited about all of the good things they’ll be cooking up for us at North Third on Monday, February 28th The event takes place during regular dinner hours, and will feature ROOT and SNAP Beer Cocktails paired with each course.
You know you want:
Ginger Poached Duck Lettuce Wraps
SNAP Infused Hoisin Sauce
ROOT and Cola Glazed Pork Chop
Parsnip Puree (my favorite thing in the world!)
&
SNAP and Almond Tiramisu
$35 per person (tax and tip not included)
Reservations are Required. Get on it.

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Phoodie.info, 2.15.11

This past week Art in the Age served up some ROOT and SNAP cocktails at the First Person Arts Fall Grand Slam and Soiree at the Painted Bride Art Center in Old City.  Storytellers and attendees alike sipped cocktails and sampled appetizers before listening to series of side splitting stories, all following the theme of the evening, “busted.”  The storytellers were a compilation of Philadelphia’s finest, each having earned a Story Slam victory in the past, and they were all in top form.

Check out some pictures of the event below, and be sure to check out the First Person Arts site for video coverage of the event.

Art in the Age Hosting an Evening of Pumpkin Carving and Cocktails

I come from people who take the annual carving of the jack-o’-lantern very seriously. My paternal grandmother had such strong beliefs as to how to properly create a spooky gourd that she used her art director skills to write and illustrate a small pamphlet on the topic.  This Thursday, October 28th from 6-8 p.m., you’ll have a chance to learn the art of the jack-o’-lantern from people who are similarly devoted. Art in the Age is hosting a free event that will be offering pumpkin carving lessons and free cocktails (made with their two artisanal spirits – Root and Snap). Leading the pumpkin carving portion of the evening will be Walter and Margaux Kent of the online shop Peg and Awl. Though this event is free, space is limited, so you must reserve your spot. Email nicoleATartintheage.com to claim your spot. It takes place at the Art in the Age space, 116 N. 3rd Street, in Philadelphia.