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GeoFeasts: eclectic travel tales for hungry folks
The Geographical Society kicks off GeoFeasts tonight with a treat for travel fans and 80s movie nuts alike.
GeoFeasts: eclectic travel tales for hungry folks
Whether your thing is food, travel, or nostalgia for AMAZING 80s movies, the Geographical Society of Philadelphia has got you covered tonight. They’re hosting the first of this season’s GeoFeasts—a quirky series of travelogues that are also dinners—with a book talk and reception featuring Andrew McCarthy. Star of Pretty in Pink! Weekend at Bernie’s! Mannequin! And, yes, while he’s still acting, he’s also made himself into a travel writer of some repute.
McCarthy will be in conversation with Patrick Stoner at the Free Library (1901 Vine St.) about his memoir, The Longest Way Home: One Man’s Quest for the Courage to Settle Down starting at 7:30 p.m. tonight, but you can also join them for a reception beforehand at Rose Tattoo Café (1847 Callowhill St.) at 5:45 p.m. The hors d’oeuvres menu includes coconut beer shrimp, shiitake veggie spring rolls, meatballs, and vegetarian flatbreads, and a glass of wine is also included in the price. ($30 if you’re a member of the GSP, WHYY, or the Library, $35 for everyone else.)
The GeoFeasts series runs on a roughly bi-weekly basis until May, and while the menu at the McCarthy reception is a bit vague, most of the meals to follow are themed to match the travel tale they accompany. So you can pair a screening of Karin Muller’s film Cuba with a meal at Cuba Libre, have “baked Antarcticas” with Digital Nomad Andrew Evans, or eat your way through a catered spread of Northern African and Asian foods to go along with Spencer Wells’ personal genealogical journey. There’s also a Chinatown tour and feast hosted by Joseph Poon.
Wine and hors d’ouevres with Andrew McCarthy – Meet and greet world traveler/actor/writer Andrew McCarthy while enjoying coconut beer shrimp, shiitake and vegetable spring rolls, house made meatballs, vegetarian flatbread and a glass of wine. (Reserve here). Then, join Andrew at the Free Library of Philadelphia at 7:30 pm in conversation with Patrick Stoner about his memoir, The Longest Way Home. Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 5:45 pm, Rose Tattoo Café, 1847 Callowhill Street; $30 members, $35 non-members.
La Festa Italiana and Southern Europe - Catch the 10:00 am screening of ‘Southern Europe’ and then join filmmaker Marlin Darrah for an Italian buffet lunch at Positano Coast, featuring veal marsala, rigatoni pesto, chicken verde, penne primavera, with cannoli and tiramisu(if you have room!). ‘Southern Europe’ will play 10:00 am and 7:30 pm at the Ritz East Theatre, 125 South Second Street. Wednesday, October, 17, 2012, noon, Positano Coast, 212 Walnut Street. $25 Society members, $30 non-members; Screening: $15 members, $18 non-members.
African and Asian fare and an Epic DNA Journey - At a reception preceding the Genographic Project with Spencer Wells, the menu by JPM Catering will include roasted garlic hummus, Moroccan carrot salad, house made yogurt cheese, turkey and scallion meatballs with soy ginger glaze and lemon and rose water Turkish delight. Wednesday, November 7, 6:00 pm, 2012, at the Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. $25 members, $30 non-members (reception only); $45 members, $55 non-members (with program).
Global tastes with Opening Our Eyes - Catering by Design creates a selection of inspired dishes from near and far, including Saag Paneer roll ups; Spanakopita of rustic greens, toasted pignoli and preserved lemon feta; Warm fall cheese spread with root vegetables and toasts; Bruschetta with marinated olives. The feast will be followed by Gail Mooney’s ‘Opening Our Eyes,’ in which she and her daughter tell the stories of 11 humanitarians they encounter during a trip around the world, who are each making a positive influence on their surroundings. Friday, November 9, 2012, 6:00 pm at WHYY headquarters, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia. $20 members, $25 non-members. $25 members, $30 non-members (reception only). $40 members, $48 non-members (with screening).
Dinner with the Digital Nomad - National Geographic Digital Nomad Andrew Evans will talk about his epic excursion from Washington D.C. and ending in Antarctica. Catering by Design will transport taste buds on a similar tour, minus low temperatures – red wine braised short rib with chimichurri, grilled South American corvina, mini baked “Antarcticas” and other surprises. Saturday, November 10, 2012, at 6:00 pm at the WHYY headquarters. $75 members, $85 non-members (program included).
Annual and Centennial Banquet- On January 16, 2013, three competing polar explorers –Roald Amundsen, Robert E. Peary and Ernest Shackleton – came together in Philadelphia at the Bellevue Stratford to be honored by the Society. While the antiquated menu featured items like “clear green turtle in cup and roasted guinea fowl in currant jelly” the Society’s Annual and Centennial Dinner will be updated to more contemporary delicacies. Behold modern-day Arctic exploration by foot, kayak, boat and plane as explorer Jon Bowermaster presents Terra Antarctica. Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 6:00 pm, Hyatt at Bellevue, 200 South Broad Street. Call 610-649-5220 to request an invitation.
Comida Cubana - Indulge in the tantalizing tastes of Cuba for lunch or dinner with filmmaker Karin Muller at Cuba Libre Restaurant. Lunch offers a choice of black bean soup or empanadas to start, a Cobbano (Cobb) Salad, Miami Frita burger, or El Guajirito (Asian-style hoagie), and dessert. Dinner is four courses beginning with a family style round of appetizers, an ensalada de la casa, a choice of Cubana entrées and a selection of the pastry chef’s favorite desserts. ‘Cuba’ screenings are 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm at Ritz East. Wednesday, April 10, 2013, noon or 5:45 pm, Cuba Libre, 10 South 2nd Street. Lunch: $25 members, $30 non-members; Dinner: $55 members, $60 non-members; Screening: $15 members, $18 non-members.
Secrets of Chinatown Tour, learn and devour! Chef Joseph Poon will lead a private tour of the hidden scenes of Chinatown and will then teach a culinary lesson on the preparation of his secret sauces, followed by a hearty Chinese feast. Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 5:30 pm, Chef’s Kitchen, 1010 Cherry Street. $65 members, $75 non-members.
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