The Week in Eats
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Ramen rumbles, gluten-free pasta pop ups and more.
Ramen Rumble | Mon., Sept. 29, 6 p.m., $25 ➤ This week, the Cheu dudes welcome some serious contenders for their fourth Ramen Rumble: Top chef winner Nick Elmi of Laurel and Greg Vernick of Vernick. The two chefs are going head to head in a winner-takes-all ramen battle and the diners are the decision makers. Twenty-five dollars gets you two mini bowls of ramen, a beer and a voting card. You decide whose noodle bowl reigns supreme. Cheu Noodle Bar, 255 S. 10th St., 267-639-4136, cheunoodlebar.com.
Meet the Makers | Saturdays, noon to 3 p.m., free ➤ Green Aisle Grocery has made a name for itself by carrying only the best in locally made goods. This fall, they're getting even closer to home with a "Meet the Makers" series at their Grays Ferry location. They're hosting Saturday afternoon tastings with local and national food artisans, complete with samples and a chance to chat. The lineup is looking great with Taza Mexican Chocolate specialists on Sept. 27, the bacon meisters of 1732 Meats on Oct. 4 and Side Project Jerky on Oct. 11. Green Aisle Grocery, 2241 Grays Ferry Ave., 267-687-2398, greenaislegrocery.com.
Pasta Flyer Pop Up | Thu., Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., pay-as-you-go ➤ Mark Ladner of NYC's Del Posto is bringing his crowd-funded, gluten-free pasta to Philadelphia for a preview lunch at High Street on Market. One of Ladner's quick-serve, g-free pastas will be on offer along with High Street's regular menu. Later in the evening, chef Eli Kulp will be collaborating with Ladner for a five-course, gluten-free dinner at Fork, inspired by the dishes they cooked together during Kulp's tenure at Del Posto. High Street on Market, 308 Market St., 215-625-0988, highstreetonmarket.com.
