The Week In Eats

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by Dena Merlino

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This week, the IPA gals are meeting at Bella Vista Beer Distributors, where they'll discuss state case laws and taste Sly Fox Ichor Quad, Ballast Point Pale Ale, Black Bavarian Scwarzbier, Stoudts Pils and Sly Fox Royal Weisse. Afterward, the party moves to Devil's Den (1148 S. 11th St.). Reservations are not required and newbies are very welcome. E-mail beerlass@gmail.com for more info. Bella Vista Beer Distributors, 738 S. 11th St., 215-627-6465.

This event pairs Di Bruno's famed accoutrement with prize-winning local wines. Chester County's Paradocx will be pouring its 2005 Merge, a Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc blend that'll go well with the sweet sheep's milk Ewephoria. Other pairings include Chaddsford Winery's Pinot Noir Barrel Select with Cato Corner Farms' raw milk Hooligan and Twin Brook sparkling wine with the soft, runny St. Marcellin. Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St., 215-665-9220, dibruno.com.

Ansill is celebrating Earth Day with a four-course local/organic menu. Eats will include asparagus and free-range egg with lemon vinaigrette; free-range quail with braised dandelion greens; and a selection of cheeses that will include Tarentaise, Green Meadow Farm Cheddar and Red Hawk. Save room for local rhubarb and organic strawberry tart dessert. Wine pairing is available for a fee. Reservations recommended. Ansill, 627 S. Third St., 215-627-2485, ansillfoodandwine.com.

Le Champignon de Tokio chef/owner Madame Saito is presiding over her fourth annual Amateur Sushi Making Contest. The beginner's bracket calls for four maki designs, while advanced contestants have to present a full-on sushi/maki arrangement. Judging (there are sushi-related prizes) is based on plate design and cleanliness. Remember to come hungry — every creation gets eaten. Registration required. The Pyramid Club, 1735 Market St. 52nd floor, 215-204-6946.

The London Grill offers you all the appropriate trimmings for a smashing Seder meal. Owner Terry McNally's gefilte fish is the first course, followed by matzo ball soup. Choose from braised brisket, horseradish-crusted salmon, mustard-coated rack of lamb or falafel-crusted chicken for the entrée, and check out flourless chocolate torte for dessert. London Grill, 2301 Fairmount Ave., 215-978-4545, londongrill.com.