The Week In Eats

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by Felicia D'Ambrosio

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Put your 20 spot toward a really good tomato at this inaugural end-of-season party and fundraiser for Mill Creek Farm, a local org that utilizes vacant land to bring Philadelphians produce grown right here on the grid. In addition to light food and drink, the West Philadelphia Orchestra and Fan of Friends will get the music going, and a silent auction will give attendees will a chance to win gift certificates to local spots like Standard Tap and Beau Monde as well as other prizes. Mill Creek increases the availability of fresh, healthy foods in the city community; help them keep growing. Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. Visit millcreekurbanfarm.org for tickets.

Dine in lavish Italian style at Osteria's first Christmas dinner. Sparkling Prosecco will accompany bites known as stuzzichini during cocktail hour; eel with polenta will pair with soft Dolcetto d'Alba; stuffed capon will get dressed for the party with root vegetables and salsa verde. Other courses (all paired with wines) include cotechino e lenticchie (pork sausage and lentils, a classic Italian holiday dish), tortellini in broth, panettone with mascarpone crema and more. Make reservations early, as the super-exclusive fiesta is limited to 40 guests. And you thought you'd never be invited to Marc Vetri's for dinner.  Osteria, 640 N. Broad St., 215-763-0920, osteriaphilly.com.

Find out what treat Santa likes best in this cooking class for kids of all ages. The Man in Red will share two "secret" recipes for Christmas Eve cookies that will catapult you from "naughty" to "iPhone worthy." Kitchen Kapers, 1341 Nixon Drive, Moorestown, N.J., 856-778-7705.

Swill the holiday spirit when local breweries show up with their new winter beers at this two-night tasting party at Bridgid's. Three drafts, a mini keg and lots o' bottles will be on hand, like Legacy's Nor'easter oatmeal stout, Nodding Head's Sledwrecker spiced dark ale and Brooklyn Local 1, a strong golden ale. Owner Chris Ryan and his unnamed band will provide the tunes while everyone else gets tuned up. Bridgid's, 726 N. 24th St., 215-232-3232, bridgids.com.

Mother loves you — and that's why she's offering free tastes of wine every Wednesday evening. One wine vendor a week (this time, its Nationwide Wine & Spirits) woos the crowd with complimentary pours of their company's offerings. Swirl with the pinky out, just like Ma. (No tastings Dec. 19 or 26.) Mother's Wine Bar & Restaurant, 34 N. Main St., New Hope, 215-826-5857, mothersnewhope.com.