Mussel Bowl at Chick's Tavern
Sun., Jan. 29, 3 p.m., free for spectators, $20 to compete
Bridgeport's Chick's Tavern is giving you the chance to flex your eating muscles at its ninth annual Mussel Bowl. The contest, a bivalve-based spinoff of the Wing Bowl, comprises two five-minute rounds; contestants must eat as many mussels as possible using nothing but their bare hands. Part of the $20 registration fee goes to charity. Check out Chick's website for registration information. Chick's Tavern, 231 E. Fourth St., Bridgeport, 610-279-9606, chickstavern.net.
Roundeye Noodle Bar Pop-Up
Sun. Jan. 29, 4 p.m., pay as you go
Matyson chef Ben Puchowitz and buddy Shawn Darragh are giving Philly a taste of their upcoming project, Roundeye Noodle Bar, with this event at Puchowitz's BYOB. (They hope to attract investor interest with this pop-up.) Dishes to look out for include duck pho with foie gras and pickled turnips; broccoli with Vietnamese sausage; and pork belly ramen. The event's cash-only and will end when the food's gone. No reservations. Matyson, 37 S. 19th St., 215-287-2533, roundeyenoodle.com.
Fourth Annual Beef & Beer at South Philly Tap Room
Sun., Jan. 29, 4-8 p.m., $50 (all you can eat and drink)
Chef Scott Schroeder and the gang at SPTR are giving you an excuse to end your weekend properly: with all-you-can-eat beef and all-you-can-drink firkin beer. This isn't your average Irish pub fundraiser with roast beef and baked ziti — the "adult keg party," as Schroeder characterizes it, will feature all-natural prime rib, barbacoa brisket and beef tartare with black truffle sabayon. To drink: cask beers from breweries like Tröegs, Sixpoint, Sly Fox, Dock Street, PBC and Victory. South Philadelphia Tap Room, 1509 Mifflin St., 215-271-7787, southphiladelphiataproom.com.
La Spinetta Wine Dinner at Osteria
Thu., Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m., $175
Join renowned vintner Giorgio Rivetti of La Spinetta Winery in Italy's Piemonte region for a comprehensive wine dinner at Osteria. Chef Jeff Michaud has crafted a Piemontese menu that complements the wines diners will be tasting as they listen to Rivetti talk about his personal winemaking philosophy and other vino-related topics. The price includes both tax and gratuity. Osteria, 640 N. Broad St., 215-763-0920, osteriaphilly.com.
