The Week In Eats

Get Out!

by Dena Merlino

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"The Modern-Day Bards of Beer" are joining forces to ward off the evils that prey on unsuspecting drinkers (like Miller Lite). Chorus members, who'll be handing out pints and sporting six-pack crowns crafted by Lodgemaster Scoats, will include Sly Fox's Suzy Woods, Iron Hill's Chris LaPierre and Dock Street's Mike Fava. Grey Lodge Pub, 6235 Frankford Ave., 215-825-5357, greylodge.com.

Albertson Cooking School's Ann-Michelle Albertson wants to wean your kids off Velveeta and get them begging for Pecorino Romano via her family walking tour of the Italian Market. Stop at Sarcone's for some crusty bread, pick up cheese at the original Di Bruno Bros. and go for one of Termini's famous cannolis. Reservations required; price is for one child (ages 6 and up) and accompanying adult. Call 610-649-9290, e-mail cookline99@aol.com or visit albertsoncookingschool.com.

Though 2008 will feature the earliest Easter in more than two centuries, the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Pennsylvania can't wait to celebrate. The organization, which presides over Northwest Philly's Stenton House museum, is tricking out the estate for an Easter egg hunt. Guests can color eggs using natural dyes derived from flowers and vegetables — techniques that date back to when Stenton was home to James Logan, secretary to William Penn. Registration required. Stenton House, 601 N. 18th St., 215-329-7312, stenton.org.

The Irish Pub's grub has been, well, Irish-ed up in anticipation of a certain upcoming holiday. Classic corned beef and cabbage will be served; variations on the boxty (a potato griddle pancake) will be offered daily. Look for Victory Irish Pub Stout and Irish Pub Lager, two beers brewed specifically for the restaurants. The Irish Pub, 2007 Walnut St., 215-568-5603; 1123 Walnut St., 215-925-3311, irishpubphilly.com.

All proceeds from this year's Red Ball will benefit the Red Cross House, a West Philly home that serves as a temporary residence for disaster victims. More than 30 restaurants will offer food at the party — check out Bombay chicken skewers from Alfa (1709 Walnut St.) and a penne, pine nut, asparagus and sun-dried tomato dish from Illuminare (2321 Fairmount Ave.). Open bar (there'll be beers from Triumph, Sly Fox and Victory) is included in the ticket price. National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St., 215-299-5491, theredball.org.