Pepperoncini's Introduces Italian Wine Dinner Series

Beginning Tuesday, March 13th Pepperoncini Phoenixville (184 Bridge Street, Phoenixville; 484-924-8429) will host a series of Italian Wine dinners on the second Tuesday of each month. Each wine dinner will focus on a different region of Italy and will be hosted by David Greenstein from The Wine Merchant. Wines will be paired with Chef Paul DiBona's classic Italian 5-course menu. Tuesday, March 13th will feature Italy's Tuscan region with premium Brunello and Tuscan wines. The cost is $68 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call 484-924-8429 for reservations. A limited number of seats are available for these private dinners.

Pepperoncini's Italian Wine Dinner Series: Tuscany

Tuesday, March 13th, 7:00pm
Five courses for $68, plus tax and gratuity

First Course
Crostini braised swiss chard and lemony ceci puree
Pairing: La Lastra Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2010

Second Course
Pork "Parmigiana" breaded pork cutlets pan fried with roasted cherry tomato sauce and tuscan caprino cheese
Pairing: Fattoria San Fabiano Chianti Putto 2009

Third Course
Baked Pecorino Bolognese aged pecorino, baked to perfection in pepperoncini's home made bolognese
Pairing: Bibbiano Cassolone Tuscan Blend 2006

Fourth Course
Pistachio Crusted Venison Loin spicy raisin compote
Pairing: Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino 2006

Dessert
Apricot Panna Cotta
Pairing: Villa Puccini Vin Santo

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Registration Open for 2nd Annual Girls Basketball Camp

2018 marks the second year for the Phoenixville Girls Basketball Camps. Head Coach AJ Thompson, the girls basketball staff, and current members of the PAHS girls basketball team will work with campers to develop solid fundamental basketball skills, good sportsmanship, and most importantly have fun. The campers will participate in skill competitions, 3 vs. 3 or 5 vs. 5 games, guest speakers, & skill stations. Camp will be conducted to ensure your camper is learning and having fun in a safe structured atmosphere.

The camp offers two sessions. The first session, for students entering grades 3-6 and is for learning and having fun. The afternoon session is for students entering grades 7-9 and is geared towards players looking for a serious 2hr/day workout with high school staff and players.

For more information and to register, visit http://www.oasyssports.com/PhoenixvilleSummer/content/athletic-camps/athletics_girls-basketball-camp.

Rhythm at Reeves Featuring Patrice & The Show Coming to Reeves Park on August 25th

Celebrate the last Saturday of the Summer with Patrice & The Show at the Reeves Park Bandshell! Led by front woman Patrice Hawthorne of Peaches and Herb fame, this ten-piece band with its multi-talented musicians and vocalists has more than 70 years of combined experience! In addition to the live music, the event will also feature food trucks and family friendly activities.

For more information, please visit Phoenixville First or the Facebook Event page.

Local Baker Wins on Netflix Sugar Rush

Peri Anderson, owner of Brooklyn Girl Bakery, was part of a team that won the most recent episode of Sugar Rush on Netflix. I reached out to Peri to learn a little more about her bakery:
I started out taking a recreational cake decorating class with my mom when I was still living in NY. I loved it and moved to PA to be with my boyfriend (now husband), where I began interning for a bakery in Chestnut Hill. Over the course of 7 years I worked my way up from intern to pastry chef until I decided to leave in 2012. I do all of my baking in our home kitchen which is licensed and insured by the Dept. of Agriculture. Initially, I wanted to focus on wedding cakes so I immediately started contacting wedding venues in the area to see if they would include me a wedding cake vendor in their packages. I currently work with over 10 venues and several caterers in the area. While wedding cakes are my main focus, I also make cakes and cookie favors for all occasions. While I don’t have a retail locatio…

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