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Finally – spring is here! And nowhere is that more apparent than at Linvilla Orchards Plant and Flower Festival. On Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Linvilla’s new Garden Center will be blossoming with a plethora of plants, tons of trees, a festival of flowers and gorgeous garden accessories galore. From delicate blooms to lush shrubs and savory herbs, you’ll find everything you need to build a fabulous garden. And Linvilla’s expert staff will be on hand to answer all of your gardening questions.

There’s so much to do at this fabulous festival! Kids will love the host, Makin’ Music. Catering to music fans of all ages, they specialize in getting everyone on their feet at their interactive shows. And if you’d rather march to your own beat, you can meet costumed characters or play some fun games. This flower-powered fiesta officially kicks off the 2011 festival season at Linvilla.

Linvilla’s Plant and Flower Festival is a great family friendly event. Stop into the market for some sweet treats. Enjoy lunch at the Linvilla Grill. See the orchards in bloom. You can even take the kids fishing. And by all means, check out the world-class playground. Get down on the farm. Talk to the goats. Feed the geese. There will be pony rides, face painting, and so much more.

Linvilla Orchards is a 300-acre family farm dedicated to agriculture, education and entertainment, and is located at 137 West Knowlton Road, in Media, PA. Call 610-876-7116 or visit their website.

Kick off crab season at Blackfish Restaurant. Chef/owner Chip Roman has decided to make crab the star on his Tuesday Tasting Menu. This Tuesday, April 26, soft-shell crab will be showcased.

Every Tuesday, Blackfish features a different four course tasting menu highlighting a different ingredient for $45. Blackfish is located at 119 Fayette Street in Conshohocken, PA, 19428.  The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday to Thursday from 5:30 to 10 p.m.; Friday from 5:30 to 11 p.m.; Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m.; and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m.  Lunch is served Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit their website. For reservations, call 610.397.0888. 

Menu

Tuesday, April 26

First Course:

soft-shell tempura, pickled ramps, upland cress

Second Course:

soft-shell crab, avocado, long rice, salsa verde

Third Course:

open face crab “sandwich,” romesco

Fourth Course:

dark chocolate cremeux, ricotta, raspberry

Yard’s Brewing Company, the only 100% wind powered brewery in Pennsylvania, presents the Second Annual Earth Day Empty Case Extravaganza on Friday, April 22 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

In order to save trees and save money, Yards is giving you the opportunity to refill your old cases and six-pack sleeves at their brewery. Yards fans save $3 for each recycled case and $1 per recycled six-pack (regardless of the brand of the recycled product).

Here’s the fine print: There is an eight six-pack or two-case limit per customer. These two can be combined as long as the savings do not exceed $10 in the discounted value.

Yards Brewing Company is located at 901 N. Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19123. For more information, visit their website.

On Thursday, April 28, 2011 over 200 restaurants across the Delaware Valley will be participating in what the Philadelphia Inquirer has called “the busiest restaurant night of the year!”.

Benefiting thousands of men, women, and children throughout our region. Please visit the participating restaurant page where you can search by location, cuisine type, meal served – even for restaurants taking part in our special “20% Off Tuesday” promotion – details on the promotion are on the Participating Restaurant page.

Please make you reservations soon and remember to support these amazing restaurants throughout the year, they truly make a difference in your community!

Remember, making a difference is as easy as going out to eat! Each of our restaurants will donate 33% of the cost of your meal to the fight against HIV & AIDS.

Book a Dining Out for Life Reservation Online

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Call Night Kitchen Bakery 215.248.9235 anytime before 6 p.m. on Wednesday 4.20.11  and place your orders to ensue you have dessert at your Easter dinner.

Ever wonder how to create the most incredible seafood dishes in your own kitchen? Well, wonder no more. Baltimore’s Phillips Seafood Restaurant is bringing back Cook, Crack & Eat, a series of seafood cooking classes designed to help you learn the tricks of the trade. Join Chef Todd Weisz for a guaranteed afternoon of learning, laughing and lingering over a demonstration, some wine and a great meal with the chef.

• Clam Bake for Two. Saturday, April 16. Learn how to shop for fresh seafood, select it and whip up an easy one-pot meal. Then, learn how to combine it all to create a clam bake that includes a whole Maine lobster, snow crab legs, shrimp, clams, mussels, potatoes and corn on the cob. We’ll supply all of the tips and some of the tools you’ll need. Sip on some wine and sample a clam bake with us in the restaurant before you head home prepared to share your new skills with friends and family. Yum! Cook, Crack & Eat presents a great opportunity to meet and learn from one of Baltimore’s top toques. Chef Weisz’s crowd-pleasing style is sure to entertain and each class will be fun, as well as educational.

Interested? The cost for one class is $50 and it includes the chef demo, wine, lunch, and a swag bag to go. All three classes are $125. Classes begin at 11:30, and space is limited, so register early.  Call the restaurant to register at 410.685.660 or visit their website. Phillips Seafood is located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, 301 Light Street, Baltimore MD 21202.

Chef Paul Drew of Atlantic City’s Phillips Seafood Restaurant will be offering a seafood cooking class on Saturday, April 16 beginning at 11:30 a.m. You will be guaranteed an afternoon of learning, laughing and lingering over a demonstration, some wine and a great meal with the chef.

Chef Paul Drew will pass along some of his famous, favorite recipes, including mojito clams, shrimp scampi, mahi mahi, crab cakes, and seared ahi tuna.

Join us for Cook, Crack & Eat. The cost for one class is $65 and includes a chef demo, wine, and lunch. Register now because space is limited. Call the restaurant to register at 609.348.2273. Phillips Seafood is located in The Pier Shops at Caesars, One Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Visit their website.

Spring is in the air, and there is no better way to celebrate the end of a long winter than a visit to Linvilla Orchards’ Bunnyland.  Hop aboard a hayride through the woods to visit the Easter Bunny’s home in Bunnyland. There will be story telling, lots of treats, and an opportunity to snap a photo with your host. After your hayride, enjoy a pony ride, get your face painted and visit the animals.

Be sure to visit the new Garden Center and Farm Market. The Garden Center will bloom with pansies, primroses, perennials, and all the traditional Easter flowers. The Farm Market’s bakery will be stocked with Easter breads, Easter cakes, and of course Easter candy. Cheese babkas, hot cross buns, cupcakes, cookies and Linvilla’s famous pies will be freshly baked in the bakery for your enjoyment and holiday celebrations.

From April 9 & 10 and April 16 through April 23, hayride hours are from 11 a.m. to  4 p.m.

The Farm Market and Bakery are open Sunday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to  8 p.m.; and Easter Sunday, 9 a.m. – to 1 p.m.

Linvilla Orchards is a 300-acre family farm dedicated to agriculture, education and entertainment. Linvilla Orchards is located 137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA. To learn more their website or call 610-876-7116.