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The week in eats

by Rachel Burgos

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Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro at Merriam Theater

Mon., Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., $31.50-$37.50 For those who can't get their foodie fix on cooking shows alone, Hoboken, N.J., native and Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro (pictured) is swinging through Philly on his Bakin' with the Boss tour. He'll dish on his TLC show, answer audience questions and give a live demo of his baking techniques. The tour coincides with the release of his book, Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia (Free Press, Nov. 2). Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St., 215-893-1999, kimmelcenter.org.

Sun., Nov. 7, 6 p.m., $38 for three courses To kick off its Harvest Week, South Street's Supper will host a Sunday dinner complete with the firkin-tapping of Dock Street's experimental Man Full of Trouble Porter. A "meet the brewer" happy hour starts at 5, and dinner's at 6: The meal will feature a bounty of fresh veggies, like roasted roots with oranges, capers and red onions from Newtown Square's Blue Elephant Farm, which exclusively serves the restaurant. Supper, 926 South St., 215-592-8180, supperphilly.com.

Mémé Regional Wine Dinner: Oregon

Mon., Nov. 8, 6 and 8:30 p.m., $55 for four courses with wine pairings For its second regional wine dinner, in which Mémé owner David Katz showcases the grapes of a specific region, Oregon's Adelsheim Vineyards takes the spotlight. Expect quail, mushrooms and sea urchin paired with pinot blanc, rosé, pinot noir and vin glacé — a dessert wine made with frozen grapes. Mémé, 2201 Spruce St., 215-735-4900, memerestaurant.com.

Brazilian Lunch and a Movie at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse

Sat., Nov. 6, 12:30-4:30 p.m., $20 (in advance), $25 (at the door) To celebrate the Brazil Cultural Center of Philadelphia, Chima is hosting a luncheon and film screening to raise awareness and funds. Entrance fee includes rice, beans, fried polenta, sirloin, chicken, rib-eye steaks, plus plenty more authentic Brazilian cuisine; a cash bar will offer $5 beers, wine and caipirinhas. The film O Mistério do Samba will play in Portuguese, with English subtitles. Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, 1901 JFK Blvd., 267-303-6606, brasilculturalcenterlunchandmovie.eventbrite.com.