Philly Food Events

Shake Shack Halloween Specials
WHAT: Shake Shack is taking the craft of milk shaking and snack making to a whole new level. Just in time for the spooky holiday, they're offering two scary good specials. The "Halloweenie" all-beef Vienna hot dog is split, grilled, and topped with pumpkin mustard, bacon crumbles, cranberries and sage. Follow it up with the Shack O'Lantern: hand-spun frozen vanilla custard infused with pumpkin, marshmallow and autumn spices. More info here.
WHERE: Shake Shack, 2000 Sansom Street
WHEN: Friday, October 26-Wednesday, October 31
COST: $5.50 for Shack O’Lanterns, $4 for Halloweenies



Chili Cookoff at The Cambridge
WHAT: South Street’s The Cambridge is getting ready to host heir first annual Chili Cook-Off next weekend, Sunday, November 4, and they’re inviting home cooks to show off their spicy/sweet/meaty/vegetarian ladled creations. In addition to loading up on bowls topped with sour cream and cornbread, event-goers can enjoy two dozen pumpkin beer varieties and live tunes all day. Contestants showcasing winning recipes of this favorite classic fall dish will receive prizes supplied by The Cambridge. To sign up for a limited spot, chili-testants should email dant@cambridgeonsouth.com. More info here.
WHERE: 1508 South Street
WHEN: Sunday, November 4, starting at 2 p.m.
COST: Free