

Fair Food, an organization that promotes local, sustainable eating, has as its marquee fundraiser the Brewer’s Plate, a beer-pairing dinner featuring the output of the most celebrated breweries and restaurants within 150 miles of Philadelphia.More than 60 esteemed restaurants and bars, from a.kitchen to Zavino, participate in the eight-day, 200-plus-event Philly Wine Week, a draw for both oenophiles and vino neophytes featuring tastings, pairings, specials and more-all educational, naturally.A yearly sellout that Forbes Traveler called “One of The Top 10 Beer Festivals in America,” the 12 th annual Philly Craft Beer Festival temporarily installs more than 50 of the country’s best breweries in South Philly’s Navy Yard.Three-course prix fixe lunches and dinners are available (tax, alcohol and gratuity not included) at more than 24 different restaurants, including Fond, Noord, Perla, Townsend and Will and the bargain price of $15-$35. Diners can experience South Philly’s most sought-after dishes and settings at East Passyunk’s Restaurant Week.January 14-26 September dates to be announced. Each January and September, the ten-day Center City District Restaurant Week gives diners nearly endless opportunities to sample three courses at dozens of the city’s top eateries for just $35 for dinner and $20 for lunch, where available (tax, alcohol and gratuity not included).Here’s a look at some of the region’s 2018 culinary happenings:

Foodies who hit the road (or railroad) to Philly are rewarded with farmers markets, insider food tours and tasting experiences such as food truck festivals, neighborhood food fests, cooking classes and all sorts of wine and beer celebrations. Dining out is one of the best ways to get to know a region, and Philadelphia delivers its culinary education in a delicious buffet.
