What You'll Do
Although cheesesteaks and soft pretzels gobble up much of the fanfare, Philly's culinary landscape boasts a sweeter counterpart: gourmet desserts. Indulge your sweet tooth under the guidance of dessert guru Jennifer Reed as she leads walking groups to sites renowned for their sweets, as well as a few hidden gems.
Tour Famous and Lesser-Known Dessert Boutiques
Jennifer shares fun facts about each shop along the waySample Bites
At each stop, guests get to nibble on rich ganaches, artisanal pastries, old-fashioned ice-cream cones, and other indulgent desserts
The tour lasts two hours. Each tour is capped at 15 participants; each tour requires a minimum of 4 participants in order to take place.
Who
Jennifer Reed
Lifelong Baker
With a personal philosophy of "Eat Dessert First," it's clear where Jennifer Reed's passions lie. Her penchant for desserts emerged at a young age, when her grandmother and aunt taught her how to make everything from cakes to pies to peanut-butter balls. Jennifer continues to pursue her love of all things sweet by taking pastry courses at the Restaurant School.
Where You'll Meet
Groups meet Jennifer and begin the tour in front of Pamcakes Cupcakery, located at 404 South 20th Street. Tour ends at different location from start. Contact host with questions at: phillydesserttour@gmail.com
When You'll Meet
You must reserve your date here in advance of the event
Tours take place from noon to 2 p.m. on the following dates:
- Saturday, February 8
- Sunday, March 23
Tours take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates:
- Sunday, February 16
- Saturday, March 1
- Saturday, April 19
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