Taste of Philadelphia

June 24-26 Penn’s Landing hosts a food and music feast to kick off Wawa Welcome America!

Food-loving Philadelphians come out in throngs for this kick-off to Wawa Welcome America!. Credit: J. Smith for GPTMC

Description

A favorite of foodies, Taste of Philadelphia — the official kick-off to Wawa Welcome America! — returns in 2011, with more restaurants than ever joining the gastronomical festivities. Enjoy dishes from some of the city’s most popular eateries along with live entertainment, including performances by Gerald Veasley, Aaron Neville and many more.

Taste of Philadelphia has grown in 2011, expanding two blocks over the Chestnut Street bridge to Front Street. With the new expansion comes more food, more music and more fun.

Local food trucks, including La Marqueza, Insomnia and Dapper Dog, will set up shop along the Chestnut Street bridge leading the way to a second stage for performances at Chestnut and Front Streets.

The new Old City Stage will feature a DJ and cooking demonstrations from notable Philly chefs.

Admission to Penn’s Landing is free and the “tastes” from participating restaurants are just a few dollars — a fraction of regular entrée-sized prices.

Dates & Times

Friday, June 24
5 – 9 p.m.
Interested in sampling cuisine from the region’s best chefs? Check out the opening of three days of Taste of Philadelphia. Come and try amazing dishes from some of the most popular restaurants in the city and find new favorite menu items!

Featured restaurants for 2011 include: Chenango, Tiffin, Feast Your Eyes, Marabella Meatball Company, Jamacian Jerk Hut, Darlings Diner and many more.

Head to the Riverfront Stage for a performance by the Philadelphia Freedom Jazz Orchestra and acclaimed jazz musician Gerald Veasely.

Saturday, June 25
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Taste of Philadelphia continues with its first full day of music, food and fun! Sample some of the best cuisine in the city. Enjoy a day of musical performances, including jazz, blues, Latin Jazz and gospel.

Starting at 8 p.m., singer-songwriter Somi will take the stage, followed by a set by R&B legend Aaron Neville. After the show, audiences will be treated to the first of three fireworks displays over the Delaware River as part of Wawa Welcome America!.

Sunday, June 26
11 a.m.

Don’t miss the final day to sample delicious bites from Philadelphia’s many restaurants. There will music from local gospel choirs, jazz musicians and plenty of fun to be had, so bring your family and friends! James “JJ” Hairston and Youthful Praise will close out the weekend festivities at 6 p.m. on the RiverStage.

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