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The Week in Eats

by Rachel Burgos

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[ the week in eats ]

Farmhouse Ale Dinner at South Philly Tap Room
Sun., Oct. 17, 5-9 p.m., $50 all you can eat/drink

SPTR is hosting its second Farmhouse Ale dinner, featuring harvest dishes and equally fall-tastic beers. The $50 ticket includes all-you-can-eat food, all-you-can-drink beer, tax and tip. The chefs joining Scott Schroeder (above) include Nick Macri and Sheri Waide of Southwark, Gene Giuffi of Cochon and baker Patrick O'Malley of NYC's Balthazar. To drink: Ommegang Hennepin, Saison Dupont, Sly Fox Saison Vos and more. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone or at SPTR. South Philadelphia Tap Room, 1509 Mifflin St., 215-271-7787, southphiladelphiataproom.com.

Bloktoberfest
Sat., Oct. 16, noon-8 p.m., free admission

Christian Street will play host to the second annual Bloktoberfest, a daylong party focused around craft beers, good food and live music. The all-ages event will feature beers from the likes of Yards, Victory, Ommegang, Tröegs and Bell's. Food trucks like Coup de Taco, Koja and the Dapper Dog will serve up hot grub, and local bands will soundtrack the celebration. A $10 beer pass, good for three brews, can be purchased online; the tix will be $12 day-of. Christian Street between 20th and 21st streets, bloktoberfestphilly.com.

Cheesesteak Challenge at Square 1682
Sun., Oct. 17, 3 p.m., $20

Square 1682 hosts this cheesesteak battle royale, featuring eight local chefs, including Mike Stollenwerk (fish), Matthew Levin (Adsum) and Peter Woolsey (Bistrot La Minette). Ticket sales benefit the Philadelphia Academics charity; admission gets you samples of the chefs' food, plus Victory beers. Keep your eyes peeled for judge Tony Luke Jr. Square 1682, Hotel Palomar, 121 S. 17th St., 215-563-5008, square1682.com.

Pigskin at Percy Street Barbecue
During Eagles games through football season, pay as you go

Percy Street loves the Eagles — not only are there sweet deals like $2 Victory pints on offer, but there's also Eagles-themed Bingo during all games and a raffle fans can enter to win a catered Super Bowl party. During games enjoy dishes off the all-day menu, which includes apps, sandwiches, meats, sides and desserts. Percy Street Barbecue, 900 South St., 215-625-8510, percystreet.com.