Feastival Takes Over Pier 9 on September 12

Ice sculptures and circus performers dangle from the ceiling; Photo by Suzanne Tenuto

By Danya Henninger

With Stephen Starr, Michael Solomonov and Audrey Claire Taichman as co-hosts, it’s no surprise a whopping 85 of the city’s best restaurants have signed on to participate in the third annual Feastival. If you can swing the $250 ticket price (it’s a fund-raiser for the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe, after all), this is one evening of food and entertainment you don’t want to miss.

Along with bites from Le Bec Fin, Alla Spina, Zahav, La Calaca Feliz, Rittenhouse Tavern and 80 others, you’ll be treated to an evening of unique entertainment at Pier 9 as dancers swing from the rafters, live music plays and drinks flow. Mayor Nutter will be there, and you can expect other luminaries as well - the marketing folks aren’t exaggerating when they call it the hottest culinary event of the year. Tickets are available here, don’t delay (6-9 PM, Wednesday, September 12).