http://thephoenixinphilly.blogspot.com/2009/05/tir-na-nog-irish-pub-restaurant-in.html Jun 12, 2009 | The Phoenix In Philly

Savor the flavor of the menus of some of Philadelphia’s finest restaurants as the city’s best chefs convene at A Taste of Philadelphia to prepare their favorite dishes — a fitting tribute to the variety of eateries that make Philadelphia a diverse dining destination!

In 2008, this annual event found a new home, on the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. A Taste of Philadelphia will kick off the Sunoco Welcome America! Celebration, taking place on Friday, June 26 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28 from 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., as part of the Sunoco Welcome America! Festival.

Sunoco Welcome America! is Philadelphia’s annual celebration of America’s birthday in America’s birthplace.

A Taste of Philadelphia is a chance to indulge in fine dining on a fast food budget with entrees that might cost $20 or more in fine dining venues but each taste here is five dollars or less. This event design allows visitors and participants to stroll the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing while sampling delicious food and learning more about what makes Philadelphia food famous. Plus, each day of the event will be accompanied by exciting live stage entertainment.

A Taste of Philadelphia will highlight Philadelphia’s reputation as a restaurant city for three days. Last season featured crabcakes, Asian fusion, Southern cuisine, and of course cheesesteaks from some of Philadelphia’s most famous restaurants. There will be a variety of incredible edibles to tease your palate including beverages, ethnic specialties, and an array of grilled delights will be available, along with summertime standards like burgers and fries.

Sunoco Welcome America! is a multi-day festival that celebrates America’s birthday in America’s birthplace and is produced by Welcome America, Inc. For more information, please visit www.welcomeamerica.com

Admission is free for Taste of Philadelphia, but fees will vary for “taste samples” from each participating restaurant.

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