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What to expect at the Chef Conference in Philadelphia
A culinary Who's Who will descend on the City of Brotherly Love to talks shop about hospitality – and cook up a storm.
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On April 4-7, Philadelphia will host the second edition of at the boutique hotel . The event will gather world famous industry leaders – chefs, journalists and gastronomic professionals – to celebrate the culinary arts with a program designed to spark new ideas and strengthen the hospitality community – all while offering a taste of Philly’s vibrant dining scene.
Founder and executive director Mike Traud has curated a series of panel with topics ranging from ‘When Disaster Strikes’ to keynotes with industry luminaries on topics ranging from Michelin stars to real estate, mental health and sustainability. Among the moderators and panelists are Eric Adjepong (Sankofa Hospitality Group), Michael Solomonov (K’Far), Katie Button (Cúrate), Tim Carman (The Washington Post), Tom Colicchio (Crafted Hospitality, Top Chef), Jeff Gordinier (Esquire), Jenn Harris (The Los Angeles Times), Hunter Lewis (Food & Wine), Roni Mazumdar (Unapologetic Foods), Enrique Olvera (Casamata), Courtney Storer (‘The Bear’), JP & Ellia Park (Atoboy), Jamila Robinson (Bon Appetit), Helen Rosner (The New Yorker), Ben Shewry (Attica), Stephanie Wu (Eater) and more. The full list of participants can be found .
Food for Thought
Noma Projects will also feature at the conference, as they will share innovations from the iconic restaurant noma’s test kitchen and fermentation lab. Throughout the weekend, Noma Projects will let conference-goers and Philadelphians alike taste ingredients and products through collaborations with notable chefs and restaurants around the city.
Simultaneously, Resy, a digital dining platform that books reservations for diners, will host ticketed events around Philadelphia, pairing some of the most beloved chefs and restaurants from across the nation with local favorites. Among the guest stars are Acamaya of New Orleans, San Diego’s ANIMAE , Budonoki from Los Angeles, New York’s Penny and Miami’s Tâm Tâm; participating Philly institutions include Irwin’s, Jaffa, Kalaya, Mish Mish and The Study’s own CO-OP Restaurant & Bar. These experiences are open to the public; reservations can be made .
For tickets and information on the full lineup, visit.
