Photo: Ice sculpture installation by Rob Capone at the 2012 Audi FEASTIVAL.

The 10th anniversary Audi FEASTIVAL is less than a month away, which means now is as good a time as any to grab your tickets! As we’ve mentioned before, you can save 25% on tickets using discount code COOK19. That’s right, 25%!

Co-hosted by Nick Elmi, Stephen Starr, Michael Solomonov and Audrey Claire Taichman, FEASTIVAL is a celebration of Philadelphia’s culinary and performing arts scenes. Philadelphia’s top bars and restaurants gather for a one-night-only, all-out bash that benefits FringeArts. Given that this is the 10th annual FEASTIVAL, it’s sure to be the biggest year yet. We’re here to give you a sneak peek at what’s in store for you on September 26th…

THE VENUE

For years, FEASTIVAL was held at Pier 9, and while it was a great venue, it needed some love. Pier 9 has been renovated and re-branded as Cherry Street Pier – a year-round, mixed-use public space on the Delaware River waterfront. The space includes artists’ studios, a public gallery, a farmer’s market and a beautiful outdoor garden area with food and beverage vendors, as well as stunning views of the river and Benjamin Franklin Bridge. FEASTIVAL is proud to return to the Pier, and if you haven’t been there in a while, you’re in for quite a surprise – what a difference a decade makes!

THE ENTERTAINMENT

FEASTIVAL will literally be a circus. Internationally renowned choreographer Olaf Triebel and Philly-based circus arts school Circadium will present an aerial performance throughout the Pier all night long.

THE BARS

What’s better than a signature cocktail? Eight signature cocktails! Under a larger-than-life ice sculpture, the main bar will feature unique cocktail creations from ITV, Lalo, Panorama, Rouge, Siembra Spirits, Twenty Manning Grill, Twisted Tail and Vintage Wine Bar. Plus, the outdoor garden area will include a full-service bar furnished by Diageo, one of the world’s largest producers of spirits and beers, as well as a Maker’s Mark lounge.

THE RESTAURANTS

Last, but DEFINITELY not least, is what’s for dinner. With over 60 participating restaurants, there is something for everyone. It may be impossible to try every dish, but hey, we love a challenge. To get your appetite going, here’s a small list of highlight dishes that await you:

• Baology: Roasted Duck Fan Tuan (Taiwanese Sticky Rice Roll)
• Bistrot La Minette: Foie Gras Tartine
• Fond: Shrimp Ceviche, Red Curry, Cucumber Coconut Broth, Furikake
• Forsythia: Corn and Ham Hock Beignets
• Jezabel’s: Choripan, an Argentine Sausage Sandwich Served with Chimichurri
• Lacroix: Blue Crab Salad, Yellow Squash, Vadouvan
• Le Virtu: Lamb Leg with Radicchio, Hazelnuts, Salsa Verde
• Mike’s BBQ: Smoked Brisket on Texas Toast
• Mission Taqueria: Oaxacan Black Bean Sope with Mezcal Caviar
• Pod: Ora King Salmon Mini Hand Roll
• Res Ipsa: Gnocchi Sardi
• Sate Kampar: Beef Heart Rendang and Blue Rice
• Townsend: Whole Roasted Pig with Sherry-Rosemary Gastrique
• Vedge: Black Lentil Salad with Smoked Golden Beets
• Walnut Street Cafe: Tuna Tartare with Canteloupe, Fresno Chili, Watercress
• Zahav: Fresh Lamb Merguez with Harissa

Room for dessert? Among the restaurants providing dessert dishes is Parc, whose table is one sweet feast in itself – macarons, passionfruit chocolate bonbons, mini apple tarts, chocolate trifle cups, pumpkin spice eclairs and mini hazelnut financier with salted caramel buttercream.

As you can see, this is one party you don’t want to miss. Grab your tickets, but act fast because this is SURE to sell out soon!