The Week in Eats

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by Alexandra Harcharek

Tuna Tasting Menu at Blackfish
Tue., March 2, $45

Blackfish chef/owner Chip Roman gets to stretch his creative muscles each week with a four-course tasting menu focused on one featured ingredient. This week, he's offering tuna cooked three ways — a pickled app with avocado; poached with honshimeji mushrooms and spinach; and seared with olives and verjus (acidic juice pressed from unripe grapes). For dessert, maple and bourbon brioche.
Blackfish, 119 Fayette St., Conshohocken, 610-397-0888, blackfishrestaurant.com.

"Foodies, Chefs & the Blogosphere" at Pen and Pencil Club
Wed., March 3, 7:30 p.m., free

Philly Mag food editor Ashley Primis will moderate this discussion about the future of food writing, Philly's food scene and the impact of the Web. The board has some prominent folks from the food world: chef Michael Schulson of Sampan (see David Snyder's review), Oyster House owner Sam Mink, plus bloggers Jess Ward of Fries with That Shake, Art Etchells of Foobooz and CP's own Drew Lazor. Pen and Pencil Club, 1522 Latimer St., 215-731-9909, penandpencil.com.

Dining with Dr. Seuss Week at The Pop Shop
Mon.-Fri., March 1-5, free

From there to here, from here to there, delicious things are everywhere! Green eggs and ham are just the start this week at The Pop Shop, where pint-size Dr. Seuss fans can help celebrate the author's birthday. Family-friendly events are popping off all week, like readings of favorite Seuss books, dinner with the Cat in the Hat and opportunities to wear wacky outfits. A special menu featuring items like "Daisy-Head Mayzie Burgers" or "Grinch's Roast Beast" will be available for lunch and dinner. The Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, N.J., 856-869-0111, thepopshopusa.com.

Foodery Beer Class at Nodding Head
Sat., Feb. 27, 1 p.m., $15

Don't know the difference between an IPA and an ESB? Can't tell if your drink is malty, hoppy, sweet or dry? The Foodery is giving beer lovers a way to brush up on their vocab with this informative weekend class. Sample a dozen different beers and learn how to describe the flavors within. Sound like a beer pro in no time — or at least have a better time ordering at the bar. Nodding Head, 1516 Sansom St., 215-569-9525, fooderybeer.com.

Flower Show Menu at Bistro St. Tropez
Sat.-Sun., Feb. 27-March 7, 5:30-9:30 p.m., $30

Though it doesn’t look like it yet, spring is definitely coming. With the Flower Show rolling into town this weekend, Bistro St. Tropez chef Patrice Rames is preparing a three-course menu inspired by what’s ahead. The card looks colorful, with items like ginger-and-cardamom-scented carrot soup, cherry-wood-smoked Atlantic salmon with sweet pea risotto, and organic French chicken roasted with spring vegetables. Bistro St. Tropez, 215-569-9269, bistrosttropez.com.