Fork
Day 2: 5-Course Seasonal Sophistication 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:
Sam Henzy
Executive Chef
Chef Sam Henzy joined a legacy of talented chefs when he took the helm at Fork, bringing with him over 2 decades of experience at some of the world's top culinary destinations. A proud resident of Port Richmond, his extensive CV includes time at 3-Michelin-Starred Noma, 3-Michelin-Starred Quince, and Michelin-Starred Angler in SF, as well as renowned Vernick Food & Drink.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Mushroom, Nut, and Shellfish Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Madai Crudo
smoked tomato water, charred cucumber, pickled corn, shiso
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Stonefruit Panzanella with Burrata
white balsamic vinaigrette, focaccia croutons, basil
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Stuffed Jimmy Nardello
lamb merguez, curry leaf, pepper glaze
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Speck Wrapped Cod
summer squash, stuffed zucchini blossom, lemon verbena
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Goat Milk Cheesecake
caraway crust, cherry, rye crisp
Fork
306 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- 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 dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Allium, Dairy. They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Gluten, Madai/Red Snapper, Cod. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
