Food Calendar

Saturday, Sept. 12

Annual Hatboro Rotary Club lobster pot, to benefit local charities, featuring a full-course dinner including whole lobster or filet mignon, salad bar, corn on the cob, cash bar, D.J., and more. $35. 5 to 7 p.m., Vereinigung Erzgebirge Club, 130 Davisville Rd., Warminster. Tickets available at Hatboro Federal Savings 215-675-4000 or State Farm Insurance 215-675-7299.

Sunday, Sept. 13-Friday, Sept. 18

Center City District Restaurant Week, when dozens of restaurants offer diners a three-course dinner for $35 and a three-course lunch for $20. For information, including a list of participating restaurants, visit www.centercityphila.org. Repeats Sept. 20-25.

Tuesday, Sept. 15

An evening with Chef Marcus Samuelsson, TV personality and owner of Aquavit New York, featuring a cooking demonstration, tasting, and book-signing, with a focus on Scandinavian food and culture and a menu that includes corn pancakes with chili-covered gravlax, lemon-poached venison loin, and red berry cobbler with curry sabayon. Tickets are $80, or $150 per pair; available at marcus.eventbrite.com. 6:30 p.m. at the International House Philadelphia, 3701 Chestnut St., 215-387-5125.

Wednesday, Sept. 16

Dinner party to benefit Philabundance, featuring dishes prepared by celebrity chef Todd English, as well as local chefs Brian Wilson of Le Castagne, Douglas Rodriguez of Alma de Cuba, and Olivier de Saint Martin of Caribou Cafe. Treats will also be available from several other Center City restaurants. $25. 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Greek Hall on the third floor of Macy's, 1300 Market St. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 1-888-622-9769.

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Sept. 17: Wine dinner to benefit the ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter, featuring hors d'oeuvres and a three-course menu including spiked scallop with pancetta, seared duck breast over polenta, seared beef tenderloin with green peppercorn sauce, and a flourless chocolate cake, with wine pairings for each course. $150. 6:30 p.m. at Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing. For tickets and information, visit www.alsphiladelphia.org or call 215-643-5434.

Sept. 19: Authentic Italian tomato sauces demonstration with private cooking instructor Joan D'Antonio. $39. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Foster's Homeware, 399 Market St. Reservations available at 215-925-0950.

Sept. 20-21: A special French dinner prepared by Georges Perrier and three-star Michelin recipient chef Guy Savoy of Paris, with a menu that will include such ingredients as lobster, truffles, and foie gras. $200 plus beverages, tax or gratuity. Seating is 6 to 9 p.m. at Le Bec-Fin, 1523 Walnut St. For reservations and information, call 215-567-1000.

Sept. 22: Local farmers' dinner, featuring a three-course menu of food from local sources, including Weaver's Way, Wyck's Home Farm, Martin Luther King High School farm, and Highview Farm. $42.50. 6:30 p.m. at Geechee Girl Rice Cafe, 6825 Germantown Ave. Reservations required and available by calling 215-843-8113.

- Barry Zukerman