Hard to believe, but the party of the year is less than two weeks away: Audi FEASTIVAL! We’ll be there next Thursday, September 29, and as a sponsor, we’re pleased to extend a special offer. Use CookDiscount2016 when purchasing tickets and save 30%. That’s right, 30%!

Co-hosted by Stephen Starr, Michael Solomonov and Audrey Claire Taichman, FEASTIVAL (now in its seventh year) brings together 70+ of Philadelphia’s top restaurants and bars for one night to benefit FringeArts. Described as a “completely delicious and amazing” evening and named “one of the best events in the last decade,” FEASTIVAL celebrates both our artistic and culinary scenes – two great economic engines that push Philadelphia forward.

New this year is a fire-and-ice element, with Michael Solomonov (Zahav), Brad Spence (Amis) and Nick Macri (La Divisa Meats) grilling up some surprises at the Fringe Fire Pit, while Greg Vernick (Vernick Food + Drink) and Peter Serpico (Serpico) cool things down at the Peco Ice Bar. Also, FEASTIVAL has freshened up its roster of participating bars and restaurants with some new faces: Wm. Mulherin’s Sons, ROOT, The Dutch, and Hungry Pigeon, to name a few.

As always there will be spectacular performances throughout the evening, including Circadium, the nation’s only school of contemporary circus. FringeArts resident band Red 40 & The Last Groovement will be performing on an LED stage which opens out onto a dance floor. Philadelphia muralist Juan Dimida will be creating an original large-scale painting in real time, integrating traditional painting styles with cutting-edge digital art in the spirit of innovation and technology. And last but CERTAINLY not least, Brian Sanders’ JUNK returns to FEASTIVAL, and if their performance is anything like their 2016 Fringe Festival show, then this is worth the admission alone!

Admission is all-inclusive – more food than you can possibly taste, fantastic wines and cocktails, cutting-edge performances, a silent auction with incredible items (including an exclusive night at COOK just for you and 15 of your nearest and dearest) and more. Tickets are still available, and since it sells out every year, you should grab yours while you still can…See you there!