Scampi
Day 2: 5-Course Eclectic Meets Eccentric Tasting Series
Not opening until August, this brick-and-mortar eatery from Philadelphia's pop-up queen, Chef Elizabeth Grothe, has been eagerly awaited by her many fans. Chef Grothe, AKA Ol’ Liz, is known for her special brand of humor that has been on display in pop-ups like Couch Café, Boodle Night (at Oloroso, where she used to work), Western Sizzlin’ night at High Street, and more. Whether she’s serving up catfish ‘n grits, chicken fried steak, fettucine alfredo (she knows her pasta well, having been a sous chef at Fiorella), or who knows what, she never fails to surprise and delight her diners. Keep in mind too that Ol’ Liz is a Filipina chef, so some of that rich culinary heritage is likely to find its way into Scampi’s menu, as well as influences from the American South and West, as she is an Oklahoma native. The real special ingredient? While her food is spectacularly well-prepared, she doesn’t take herself too seriously…or at all seriously…and knows how to create a seriously fun environment. This explains why people flock to her pop-ups and why we are so excited to discover Scampi. See you there!
About the Host:
Elizabeth Grothe
Chef/Owner
Chef Elizabeth Grothe, also known by her stage name, Ol’ Liz, has been taking her special brand of humor to collaborative dinners in restaurants across the city, all of which channel the same let-loose-and-have-fun energy popularized via her supper club Couch Cafe. She previously honed her craft at Oloroso and Fiorella.
The Lineup
Courses #1-#4 will be served family style. Course #5 will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Tomato Salad
heirloom tomato, anchovy, pecorino, croutons
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Arancini
summer squash risotto fritter, tzatziki
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Crab Cappelletti
ricotta, brown butter, jersey corn
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Calabrian Eggplant Parmigiana
eggplant, sausage ragù, scamorza cheese, breadcrumbs
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Summer Tiramisù
a seasonal summery take on a classic
Scampi
226 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
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.
- 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.
- 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 must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will not be able to accommodate those with dairy, gluten, alliums, or garlic restrictions. If you have other restrictions however, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
