Philadelphia Culinary Escape
Philadelphia Culinary Escape
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A Foodie’s Getaway in the Heart of Philly!
3 days | 2 nights
Pricing: $1,282* (For Two People, Double Occupancy)
Availability: Year-Round Based on Your Travel Dates
Package includes:
- 2 Nights, Rittenhouse 1715 - King Guestroom
- Lavish Continental Breakfast Each Morning for 2
- Fresh Market Cooking with the Chef for 2
- The Philly Foodie Tour and Tasting Lunch for 2
* Plus taxes and/or resort fees. Rates based on availability
Philadelphia Culinary Escape - A Foodie's Getaway in the Heart of Philly!
Philadelphia is famously known as the birthplace of American democracy, but it's also an ideal destination for culinary discovery. Thanks to its diversity, the city of brotherly love has cultivated a renowned dining scene full of distinct flavors and profound cultural influences. No matter your preference, your palate will be pleased. Begin your tasty getaway by checking into your luxury boutique hotel located in the most prestigious downtown area near Rittenhouse Square. Within walking distance are countless restaurants, museums, shopping and the business district, making it the perfect location to explore popular attractions.
In the evening stroll to the Reading Terminal Market, the bustling farmers' market that has been the hub of the Philadelphia gastronomic culture for over a century and houses dozens of restaurants and food vendors. Here you will expand your culinary repertoire in a hands-on cooking class; then savor your gourmet creations with the chef. The day of your class can change depending on schedules, as well as the dates you have chosen to travel. On your second day, start with a delicious breakfast at your lovely hotel. The rest of the morning is yours to explore the unique area, sampling more edibles, shopping or visiting a museum. In the afternoon, you'll embark upon a fun and informative walking food tour. Taste your way through the city with six stops, learning the inside scoop and sampling Philly’s best local fare.
Rittenhouse 1715 - King Guestroom
From the moment you enter the magnificent lobby you’ll feel the difference. Rittenhouse 1715 is one of Philadelphia’s most exclusive and luxurious hotel accommodations that prides itself on impeccable service infused in a locale of refined and sophisticated style. Continental breakfast is complimentary at Rittenhouse 1715, A Boutique Hotel. This Philadelphia hotel also hosts evening receptions with complimentary wine. Coffee is complimentary in the lobby of this smoke-free hotel. Guestrooms and suites at Rittenhouse 1715 feature marble bathrooms with Molton Brown bath amenities, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Beds have down blankets, pillow top mattresses, triple sheeting, and Frette-brand Italian linens. The 37-inch flat-panel HDTVs provide premium cable channels. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Lavish Continental Breakfast Each Morning
A lavish gourmet continental breakfast is included in your package and is served on the first floor in a room bathed in daylight – the nicest way to begin the day! While this petit boutique hotel strives to offer seasonal favorites, you’ll find yourself tempted by the ample selection of freshly cut fruits, fresh-squeezed juices, cereals, bagels, herbal teas, freshly brewed coffee, oatmeal and a variety of pastries…some savory, some sweet.
Fresh Market Cooking with the Chef
Chef instructor Florio, is a Philadelphia native and the daughter of Italian-born parents from the Campania region of Italy. Her family brought their love of food and rich traditions with them and Anna grew up speaking Italian in a family where the kitchen was the center of the house. When people came together in their home there was always cooking, talking, laughing and sharing of their passion for food. During her childhood she spent summers in Benevento where she played and worked in the kitchens of family trattorias and cafés. In this hands-on class you may learn about fresh pastas and sauces, and many other dishes that represent the essence of Southern Italy. The cuisine and dishes that you will learn change depending upon the season.
The Philly Foodie Tour and Tasting Lunch
Discover Philly's most popular food favorites while getting a taste of the city's rich history and culture! Eat like a local on this fun, casual, Philadelphia themed tour that you are sure to enjoy! This delicious and entertaining tour takes place in the heart of Philadelphia and includes 5 stops. Make room – this is not only a tasting adventure, but a meal that includes classic Philly eats like cheesesteaks and cheese whiz fries, tomato pie, soft pretzels, chocolate-covered hard pretzels, and decadent cake truffles! We’ll keep you off the tourist beat, introduce you to places locals love, and immerse you in the culinary experiences that have made Philly foods world-famous.
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