Fork
DAY 2: 5-Course Hyper-Seasonal Tasting Series
In the tumultuous restaurant world, a run of 25+ years is something to crow about. Fork, which opened in 1998 - and is part of 2023 James Beard "Outstanding Restaurateur" Award-Winning Ellen Yin's culinary empire - is a keeper then. A true pioneer in the farm-to-table movement, Fork has emphasized sustainability and local sourcing since opening Chef John Patterson's day. He helped Fork achieve Four Bells from Philadelphia Inquirer critic Craig Laban at that time. Fast forward 25 years, during which Esquire named Fork to its 2021 List of “100 Restaurants America Can’t Afford to Lose”, and Infatuation named it its 2025 "15 Best in Old City" List, and not much has changed in terms of Fork's incredible culinary presence. That said, with a refreshed look and a new chef at the helm in Chef Sam Henzy (formerly of 3-Michelin-Starred Noma, 3-Michelin-Starred Quince and Michelin-Starred Angler in SF, as well as renowned Vernick Food & Drink), Fork might well feel "reborn" to you – if no less iconic!
About the Host:
George Madosky
Chef de Cuisine
Hailing from New Jersey and a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Chef Madosky has worked his way up the ranks at Fork. In his 5 years there, he has graduated from Garde Manger Cook to Sous Chef and eventually to Chef de Cuisine in May 2020, helping Fork achieve Four Bells from Philadelphia Inquirer critic Craig Laban along the way. Now at the helm, Chef Madosky has rebuilt Fork and the kitchen team after the pandemic pause, all the while bringing a fresh perspective to a restaurant that the community relies on.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Uni & Apple
with kohlrabi, sesame oil, caviar, and tarragon
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Spanish Mackerel Crudo
with hot sauce, cabbage, cilantro, and seeds
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Grilled Spatchcocked Quail
with celery, turnip, endive, tarragon, and mustard
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Lambchetta
with endive, cabbage, and apple
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Cardamom Rice Pudding
with citrus
Fork
306 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What qualifies as valid proof of vaccination?
- To verify that you are fully vaccinated, and gain entry to the event, you must present to our event lead any one of the following forms of proof: your original physical vaccination card, a clearly legible photo of your original vaccination card, or the CLEAR Health Pass App. Please note, you will be only be considered “fully vaccinated” if it has been at least 14 days since you've received either (a) a second shot of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, or (b) a single shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. More questions about this? Contact us at support@tastingcollective.com
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