Grab your friends and get hungry: The Inquirer Food Fest is back.
Now in its second year, Inquirer Food Fest will take over The Fillmore in Fishtown on Saturday, Nov. 15 with a revamped format that means fewer lines â and even more food from some of Phillyâs most dynamic chefs and bakers.
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Already on this yearâs lineup: Michelin-starred restaurants, James Beard Award-winning chefs, pop-up bakeries, and hands-on classes that get you in the kitchen.
Hereâs a full guide.
đ´ What is it?
Voted one of the top five food festivals in the United States by USA Today, Inquirer Food Fest is a daylong event that showcases all thatâs exciting about Philadelphiaâs culinary scene in one place. It brings together nearly 50 of the cityâs most dynamic chefs for never-been-done-before collaborations, a bake off, live demonstrations, and exclusive bites.
All food is included in the price of your ticket, which will also include free parking and drink tickets, plus a copy of the newest edition of The Inquirerâs The 76 â our list of the Philly regionâs most essential restaurants â among other to-be-announced goodies.
đ Whatâs different this year?
Last yearâs Inquirer Food Fest had Jordan Mailata judging a pastry competition, limited-edition cheesesteak drops, and a class with Party Girl Bake Club that had attendees leaving with their own miniature cake.
This year, weâre streamlining our format to ensure all guests have the best chance possible of tasting the food theyâre most excited about.
What does that mean?
The Inquirer Food Fest will be split into two three-hour-long tastings: one from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and another from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Both will bring together a distinct lineup of 20+ chefs and bakers, along with access to live demonstrations and entertainment. You can see will be part of each tasting here.
Canât decide? Daylong tickets are also available, which grant access to both tastings, plus a private cocktail reception to enjoy in between.
đ When and where
Date: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (no reentry)
Location: The Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19123
đľ Ticket options
Tickets are on sale now at foodfest.inquirer.com. Hereâs what they will get you:
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First Tasting (regularly $150, $135 through June 30)
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Entry to the first tasting from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Unlimited food from 20+ participating restaurant and bakeries
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1 drink ticket (21+; valid ID required; more available for purchase)
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Live entertainment
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Hands-on live demonstrations
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A copy of the latest edition of The 76
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Free parking (subject to availability)
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Second Tasting (regularly $150, $135 through June 30)
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Entry to the second tasting from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
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Unlimited food from 20+ participating restaurant and bakeries
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1 drink ticket (21+; valid ID required; more available for purchase)
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Live entertainment
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Hands-on live demonstrations
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A copy of the latest edition of The 76
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Free parking (subject to availability)
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All-Day Access Pass (regularly $299, $289 through June 30)
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Entry to both tastings from 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
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Unlimited food from 50 restaurant and bakeries
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2 drink tickets (21+; valid ID required; more available for purchase)
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A private cocktail reception with light bites from 2 – 6:30 p.m.
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Priority entry to The Fillmore
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Premium gift bag
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Live entertainment
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Hands-on live demonstrations
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A copy of the latest edition of The 76
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Free parking (subject to availability)
đ Who is participating in the first tasting?
Exclusive bite are up for grabs from twenty Philadelphia chefs at the first tasting. Some highlights:
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Friday Saturday Sunday, the Michelin-starred Rittenhouse Square restaurant
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Doro Bet, the Ethiopian fried chicken spot that the New York Times canât get enough of
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Sao, the East Passyunk raw bar from Phila and Rachel Lorn, the couple behind Mawn
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Pine Street Grill, for elevated diner fare from Amanda Shulman, the chef behind the Michelin-starred Her Place Supper Club
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Gabriellaâs Vietnam, chef Thanh Nguyenâs iconic Vietnamese restaurant
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Gilda, the Portuguese cafe in Fishtown that always has a line out the door
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The Bread Room, acclaimed restauranteur Ellen Yinâs bakery
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Sweet 45, for ice cream good enough for Tierra Whack and Paramoreâs Hailey Williams
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& more …
đ Who is participating in the second tasting?
The second tasting brings together 19 of Phillyâs most exciting restaurants, bakeries, and pop-ups. A preview:
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El ChingĂłn, the South Philly BYOB from Carlos Aparicio with a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide
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Fiorella, the Italian Market pasta spot from Marc Vetri
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Ogawa Sushi & Kappo, Old Cityâs high-flying omakase counter
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Scampi, Liz Grotheâs quirky Midwest-meets-Italy supper club
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Tabachoy and Manong, chef Chance Ainesâ buzzy duo of Filipino restaurants
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Manna Bakery, Saif Mannaâs farmerâs market favorite bakery with a brick-and-mortar on the way
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Rougarou Baking, the new Jewish-Cajun in Queen Village that already has long lines
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& more …
If you go:
đ Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., đľ $135+,đ29 E. Allen St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19123, đ foodfest.inquirer.com
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