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Published: Feb 27, 2008

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National Pig Day at Amada

Sat., March 1, 5 p.m.-mid., $32 per person plus tax and tip

Amada, known for its outstanding tapas, is gonna need some bigger plates. On March 1, chef/owner Jose Garces will commemorate National Pig Day by slow-roasting cochinillo asado, or whole suckling pigs. The supremely juicy meat will be carved tableside and served with grilled green onions, herb-roasted fingerling potatoes and chickpeas with spinach and rosemary white beans. All that brining, confit-ing and such takes time, so be sure to call and reserve your porker at least 24 hours in advance (available only for parties of four or more). Amada, 217 Chestnut St., 215-625-2450, amadarestaurant.com.

Leap Year Dinner at Morton's

Fri., Feb. 29, 5:30-11 p.m.

If you were born on Feb. 29, you haven't received calendar-legit birthday wishes in quite some time. That's why Morton's wants to buy you a filet. The first 29 Leaplings to make reservations will dine free of charge Feb. 29, and can choose from sides like jumbo lump crab cake, shrimp Alexander and scallops to accompany their steak and salad; come dessert, indulge in hot chocolate (birthday) cake or key lime pie. If you're old enough, a glass of bubbly is on the house, as well. Reservations required. Morton's, 1411 Walnut St., 215-557-0724, mortons.com.

Eating & Drinking Through Montgomery County

Mon., Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tue., 1-9 p.m., free with admission

This food-related exhibit is dedicated to preserving MontCo's culinary past. Check out photos of the original industrial-size Hatfield hot dog machine; signage and paraphernalia from Adam Scheidt Brewery; and an original, somehow-survived piece of hardtack, a Civil War-era biscuit ration. Mmm. Historical Society of Montgomery County, 1654 DeKalb St., Norristown, 610-272-0297, hsmcpa.org.

All-Star Culinary Demonstrations at the Philadelphia Flower Show

March 2-9, noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m., free with admission

The cooking demos at the Flower Show feature VIP chefs from all over the city. Participants include Ralph Fernandez of Moshulu, Ann Coll of Susanna Foo, Kiong Bahn of Twenty Manning and author Christina Pirello of Christina Cooks fame. She'll be making (and passing out recipes for) sesame chili tempeh on baby arugula with gingered watermelon salsa and peanut butter cups (both vegan). Nola Café's Nick Ventura, who's raised more than $10,000 for victims of Hurricane Katrina (the theme for this year's PFS is the New Orleans-tinged "Jazz It Up!"), will demonstrate the differences between Cajun and creole jambalaya. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Room 204B, theflowershow.com.