The Vetri Foundation for Children focuses its giving to organizations that support childhood health concerns and the servicing of underprivileged, inner-city youth. The health and education of our children is a guarantee of the success of future generations.

Organized by Chef Marc Vetri and his business partner, Jeff Benjamin, The Great Chef’s Event raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to fight childhood cancer. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised went to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Buy your tickets now by clicking here.

Please join us for The Hard Stuff, Chef Arturo Paz’s next blogger dinner on Thursday, April 1 at 6 p.m. at Phillips Seafood Restaurant in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Lobsters, clams, mussels, oysters and crabs are just a few of the dishes you’ll get to savor. And Chef Paz will be available to discuss the details of selecting the best seafood, storing it and preparing it. And while it’s often not polite to be tapping on your Blackberry while eating, on this occasion it’s welcome. We just recommend that you swallow before pushing “send”.

So, if you’re interested in joining in on the fun, just RSVP to Jennifer@breslowpartners.com or call 215.731.2000 x206 as space is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first come basis.

Friday, June 11, 2010 – Sunday, June 13, 2010

Linvilla Orchards’ Hayrides to Bunnyland

After months of winter, you’re about ready to crack. So, why not spend a day at Linvilla Orchards and visit Bunnyland. It will assure you that Spring’s just around the corner. Kids will love taking a hayride through the woods to see their favorite rabbit. There’s storytelling, face painting, pony rides and free photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Stop by Linvilla’s Farm Market and Bakery to stock up on freshly baked treats like hot cross buns, cheese babkas, and mouth-watering pies.  And whether you need a last minute gift or want to decorate your house for the season, Linvilla’s Easter flowers are a perfect way to lift spirits and coax you out of your shell.

The next stop on Chef Peter Woolsey’s culinary tour through France is to the Basque region, which features influences from both the Pyrenees and Spain. Enjoy traditional dishes like pipérade, prepared with peppers, onions, tomatoes and spices. Chef Woolsey’s Basque dinner will be available on Wednesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 22. The four-course prix fix meal is $35 per person, $50 with complimentary wines. Here is the menu:

Bistrot La Minette is located at 623 S. 6^th Street (between South and Bainbridge Streets). For reservations call 215.925.8000 or go to http://www.bistrotlaminette.com/.