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The Week in Eats

by Claire Bullen

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While the ladies might come just for the eye candy, Tre Wilcox's appearance at Moorestown's Kitchen Kapers will be about more than just good looks. Guests will also be able to learn about and sample Wilcox's takes on international cuisine. His menu will include dishes like Alaskan black cod with Thai basil lemongrass broth and roasted Long Island monkfish with fennel purée, mushrooms and tomato chimichurri. Kitchen Kapers, 1341 Nixon Drive, East Gate Square, Moorestown, N.J., 856-778-9828, kitchenkapers.com.

Whether you're a tequila sommelier or the type who drinks gigantic neon frozen margaritas, Azul's series of classes should be universally appealing. The first session will introduce drinkers to the three major tequila categories: blanco (un-aged and clear), reposado (aged two months in wooden barrels) and añejo (aged for more than a year). Nibble on drunken chicken flautas and chipotle goat cheese tostadas. Reservations required. Azul Cantina, 941 Spruce St., 215-627-5200, azulcantina.com.

Shofuso will be hosting a tea master of 30-plus years, who, through the help of a translator, will guide visitors through the details of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. After the presentation, guests will be given a bowl of matcha (green tea) and a tea sweet. Unlike Western teas, matcha, made from powdered tea leaves, is mixed with boiling water and sipped without a strainer, making it a strong, flavorful brew. Reservations required. Shofuso, 4700 States Drive, 215-878-5097, shofuso.com.

Though this year's theme is water conservation and consumption, there will be enough local/vegan/organic treats at GreenFest Philly to satisfy hunger as well as thirst. After practicing yoga and attending the eco-film forum, stop by the organic pastry contest, where competitors will craft desserts from local, pesticide-free ingredients. (One of the judges is CP food editor Drew Lazor.) Second and South streets, greenfest@urbangreenpartnership.org, greenfestphilly.org.

Copper is treating diners to an ongoing clambake every other Wednesday evening. Diners can choose from $30, $35 or $40 prix fixe menus, packed with mussels and clams, fried chicken, steak and lobster or soft-shell crab, depending upon availability. With sides like mixed green salad and corn on the cob, it's a filling way to bid summer adieu. Copper Bistro, 614 N. Second St., 215-627-9844, copperbistro.net.