First Person Festival Announces More Chefs For Edible World

The Fifth Annual First Person Festival Announces Additional Chefs For Opening Night Celebration, Edible World - a Gourmet Gala, June 1stFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The 5th annual First Person Festival (June 1-11, 2006) is pleased to announce additional chefs who will participate in the Festival's opening night gourmet gala Edible World. The event will be held on Thursday, June 1st at 6:00 p.m. at Solmssen Court, Hamilton Hall at The University of the Arts (320 S. Broad St) with a 5:00 p.m. VIP reception at Estia (1405-07 Locust St). Philadelphia food lovers will sample cuisine by the city's hottest chefs, from the up-and-coming to the nationally renowned, as they divulge secret recipes and tell tales from behind the kitchen door in an evening of tasting, drinking, and mingling. Acclaimed New York magazine restaurant critic and bestselling author Gael Greene will share stories and sign copies of her memoir, Insatiable: Tales from a Life of Delicious Excess, which includes some of her favorite recipes.Edible World participating chefs and restaurants include:
Estia: Gus Pashalis and David Glasser
Patou: Patrice Rames
White Dog Cafi: Andrew Brown
Cafi Lift: Michael Pasquarello
Cork Restaurant: Sae An
Ristorante Panorama: Luca Sena
Penne Restaurant: Roberta Adamo, Ed Vadden and Eileen Watkin
12th Street Cantina: Michele Leff
Bridget Foy's: Brendan Mullan and John Foy
DiBruno Brothers: Kevin Guinta
Joseph Ambler Inn: Meg Votta
Loie Brasserie and Bar: David Keck
Meze: Konstantinos Pitsillides
Old Original Bookbinder's: David Cunningham
Pelican Fish: Dominick Stulpinas
Philadelphia Fish and Co.: Justin Rambo Garwood
The Restaurant School: Philip Pinkney
The Shanachie Irish Pub & Restaurant: Brian Duffy
Farm to City: Bob Pierson
Yards Brewery will provide a specialty beer tasting.
Capital Wine & Spirits will provide a selection of wines. A VIP tasting and champagne toast will kick off the festival at 5:00 p.m. at Estia with the general admission tasting to begin at 6:00 p.m. at Hamilton Hall. VIP tickets are $80 per person or $150 per couple and general admission tickets are $40 per person. Those under 30 years old receive a special discount and can pay their age. Tickets can be purchased online at www.firstpersonarts.org or by calling 267-402-2055. The First Person Festival is an 11-day celebration of reality art featuring performances, film screenings, exhibits, and interactive events in venues throughout Philadelphia. This year's program features over 25 events, including appearances by outstanding local and nationally-known artists, presentations by new and emerging artists, and workshops that engage the public in the creative process. About First Person Arts
The First Person Festival is produced by First Person Arts in collaboration with arts and community organizations throughout the region. First Person Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the drama of real life into memoir and documentary art to foster appreciation for our unique and shared experience. Members of First Person Arts receive 50% off tickets to most Festival events. To become a member and for more information, please visit www.firstpersonfestival.org or call 267-402-2057. Sponsors include Hachette Book Group USA, Harmelin Media, ArtsVoice, Philadelphia City Paper, Red Tettemer, Middle East Center, WXPN, National Museum of American Jewish History, Art Ability Exhibition at Bryn Mawr Hospital, and The University of the Arts. Partners include The University of the Arts, Barnes & Noble, Free Library of Philadelphia, Robin's Bookstore, World Affairs Council, Intercultural Journeys, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Neiman Marcus, DS Gallery, Whi