Inquirer Food Fest 2026 Schedule

Plan your Food Fest experience — here’s the full schedule for the day.*

*  Schedule subject to change.

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

FIRST TASTING

Restaurants

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Main HallRestaurants
  • Bad Brother
  • Bolo
  • Càphê Roasters x Out West
  • Doro Bet x Pine Street Grill
  • El Mictlan
  • Farina Di Vita
  • Fiore
  • Friday Saturday Sunday
  • Gabriella’s Vietnam
  • Gilda x Paffuto
  • Jaffa Bar
  • Mod Spuds
  • Philly Hummus Girl
  • REUBY
  • Sao
  • Sweet 45
  • Visit St. Pete-Clearwater x Jamie Moyer, former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher

The Great Inquirer Bake Off

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The MezzanineBakeries
  • 1906 at Longwood Gardens
  • The Bread Room
  • Loretta's
  • Stina
  • Tiffany’s Bakery

DJ Na$h

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Main StageEntertainment
A genre-spanning set brings the vibes.

Honeysuckle Spice Workshop

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Foundry on the MezzanineWorkshopLimited Seating
Making spice blends is one way Honeysuckle chef-owners Cybille St. Aude-Tate and Omar Tate honor Black America’s culinary history. Join their hands-on workshop and leave with your own custom mix.

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

ALL-DAY ACCESS PASS HOLDERS

All-Access Reception with Hoagie Omakase by Pizzeria Beddia

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Foundry on the MezzanineAll-Day Access Pass Holders Only
All-Day Access Pass holders are invited to enjoy a Hoagie Omakase experience — inspired by the The Hoagie Room at Pizzeria Beddia — in The Foundry, located upstairs at The Fillmore. Savor the exclusivity!

3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

SECOND TASTING

Restaurants

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Main HallRestaurants
  • Alice
  • Amá
  • Amy’s Pastelillos x Rice & Sambal
  • Dara
  • El Chingón
  • EMei x Scampi
  • Emmett
  • Fiorella
  • G’Day Gourmet
  • Little Walter’s
  • Little Water
  • Lucky Duck
  • Manong
  • Ocho Supper Club x Vedge
  • Ogawa Sushi & Kappo
  • Porco’s Porchetteria
  • Post Haste
  • Tesiny
  • Visit St. Pete-Clearwater x Jamie Moyer, former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher

The Great Inquirer Bake Off

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The MezzanineBakeries
  • Ba Le Bakery
  • The Cake Vault
  • Dreamworld Bakes
  • Manna Bakery
  • Pretzel Day Pretzels

DJ Na$h

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Main StageEntertainment
A genre-spanning set brings the vibes.

Jezabel’s Empanada Making Workshop

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Foundry on the MezzanineWorkshopLimited Seating
Get a hands-on lesson from “empanada queen” Jezabel Careaga. Learn to make her signature empanadas, master that crimped edge, and enjoy the results!

Street Beans

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Main StageEntertainment
Neo-jazz with a Philly edge to get you moving.

All-Day Experiences

The Inky Lounge

ALL DAY
Ajax HallInquirer Subscriber Zone
Inquirer subscribers and Xfinity members: Get ready to get Inked! Between bites, head to The Inky Lounge and pick an artist-designed temporary tattoo inspired by iconic Philly foods, from hoagies to water ice.

Inky Pick & Mix Candy Bar

ALL DAY
Ajax HallInquirer Subscriber Zone
Inquirer subscribers get exclusive access to the “pick & mix” candy bar we’re hosting with All Aboard Candy (@allaboardcandy), a Rittenhouse shop that’s nirvana for candy lovers. Fill your bag with handpicked treats that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth.

Visit St. Pete-Clearwater x Jamie Moyer, former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher

Sponsored byofficial blue logo of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater
ALL DAY
Main StageRestaurantsOpen to All
Sponsored byofficial blue logo of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater
How do you score a culinary home run? Chef Nana Darkwah of Ocean Hai teams up with former Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer to create ballpark-inspired snacks with a Florida twist, bringing together Philly baseball and St. Pete-Clearwater flavor.

Surfside Bar

Sponsored byofficial surfside logo, blue text with yellow lemon
ALL DAY
Ajax HallOpen to All
Sponsored byofficial surfside logo, blue text with yellow lemon
Philly-made and nationally loved, Stateside is pouring out three local faves: Stateside Vodka, Surfside, and newcomer Super Lyte. Stop by for a taste!

GALLO Fine Wine Bar

Sponsored byofficial logo for GALLO in red
ALL DAY
The MezzanineOpen to All
Sponsored byofficial logo for GALLO in red
GALLO keeps the wine flowing with pours of Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Orin Swift, and Rombauer. Pop by to discover a new favorite or savor a classic.

Visit Williamsburg Botanical Photo Moment

Sponsored byVisit Williamsburg Logo
ALL DAY
Ajax HallOpen to All
Sponsored byVisit Williamsburg Logo
Get a glimpse of Williamsburg, Virginia’s natural beauty with a living botanical wall inspired by its lush gardens. Stop by and snap a photo!