The Week In Eats

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by Ciana Hardwick

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Published: Aug 7, 2007

Cap off the end of summer Swede style at this cultural celebration, with plenty of native drinking songs and plates of crayfish cooked in salt water and topped with lots of dill. You can also don a crayfish-themed paper hat and bib (see left) and enjoy roast beef, potato salad, cheese and dessert. The dinner will also include a cash bar and "lots of style and goofiness," says American Swedish Historical Museum membership coordinator Tim Cartlidge. RSVP by Aug. 10. American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave., 215-389-1776, bdavis@americanswedish.org.

The block of Walnut between Broad and 15th will be closed to traffic for this grilling block party hosted by the Bellevue. DJ Razor will spin while you dig into made-to-order steaks and other fare at street grills set up by The Palm, Capital Grille, Ted's Montana Grill and XIX, who will also provide the drinks. Try the Pomarita, their special cocktail for the night: It's Sauza Tequila, Cointreau and pomegranate juice. For dessert, cool down with Capogiro gelato. The Bellevue, 200 S. Broad St., 215-875-0429, www.bellevuephiladelphia.com.

Alison at Blue Bell proprietor Alison Barshak is teaming up with Andrew Schloss, author of Mastering the Grill (Chronicle Books), to create a menu including Thai coconut swordfish kebabs; bacon-wrapped spicy brown sugar quail stuffed with cheese grits; and grilled gingerbread with honey-glazed peaches. Brian Freedman of the Wine School will also be on hand to pair the dishes with wines and beers, marking the launch of A@BB's beer list. Enjoy it all on the outdoor patio. Reservations recommended. Alison at Blue Bell, 721 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, 215-641-2660, www.alisonatbluebell.com.

Drinks and food are on Deuce at this two-year anniversary party that doubles as a celebration of new chef Gregory Ling. Grab a mojito from the open Bacardi Bar and sample dishes from the new fall menu like the Big Ass Twice Baked Potato — a 2-pound tater stuffed with applewood bacon and three types of cheese. Coors Light is the sponsor for the party, so there's sure to be plenty of free Silver Bullet products floating around, as well. Psydde Delicious will be spinning. Deuce Restaurant and Bar, 1040 N. Second St., 215-413-3822.

Victory might be amazing at cooking up the perfect ale — but how about the perfect pot? At least eight brewers will compete with their chili, and the audience gets to judge. Look for amazing entry names like "Quiche My Ass." Victory Brewing Co., 420 Acorn Lane, Downingtown, 610-873-0881.

 

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