we got sugar high!

For our 2nd annual dessert competition, all of Sugar Philly's crew (Dan, Franklin, and John) and

Under the Button came to judge Penn students' delectable creations. Thank you for coming!

A big congratulations to our two winners:

Judge's Choice: Indian Spiced Sticky Toffee Pudding, Kimberly Schreiber
Audience Favorite: Chai Tres Leches Cake with Almond Brittle; Crystal Lu

Huge thanks to all of our dedicated contestants, who all made incredible works of delicious edible art. Your dessert prowess certainly shined today! Also, thanks to all the audience voters who came to indulge on the phenomenal treats and cast their ballot for their favorite dessert.

For more pictures from the event, check out our photo gallery. Keep an eye out for Kimberly's winning dessert at the Sugar Philly Truck next semester!

2nd annual sugar high showdown.

2ND ANNUAL SUGAR HIGH SHOWDOWN, CO-SPONSORED BY SUGAR PHILLY.

Are you a serious pâtissier? Know your way around a kitchen with a whisk and blowtorch? Think you're the rightful cake boss? Then enter PGC's Sugar High Showdown, co-sponsored by Sugar Philly! Can't bake? Stop by anyway for samples and exclusive dessert coupons, and to cast your vote for the best dessert!

What: Our 2nd annual dessert-making contest, co-sponsored by Sugar Philly! The event is open to both seasoned bakers and those who love dessert!
Where: JMHH 240
When: Saturday, Nov. 19, at 5 pm for the public (contestants must arrive at 3:30 pm, as judging starts at 4 pm)
Prizes: Grand Prize (Judge's Choice):
* Dessert featured on the Sugar Philly menu
* Delicious dessert outing for free
Runner up (Audience Favorite):
* Delicious dessert outing for free
For all who attend:
* exclusive $1 off coupon for Sugar Philly

* taste some truly fantastic desserts!
RSVP: Please fill out this form by tonight, Thursday, Nov. 17, at 11:59 PM, regardless of if you are entering the contest or simply excited to sample a variety of desserts.
Further details: More contest instructions can be viewed at the form.

Look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

evening at dock street brewery, part deux.

What: discounted dinner and exclusive tour of the brewery at Dock Street Brewing Co.
Cost: $10 (which includes tax and gratuity!)
Where: Dock Street Brewing Co., 701 S. 50th Street
When: Friday, October 21, 7 pm (meeting at 6:30 pm to walk there)
RSVP: Please fill out this form by TUESDAY, OCT. 18, AT 11:59 PM. The dinner will be open to the FIRST 20 PEOPLE, so make sure to register early!
More Info: Founded in 1985, Dock Street Brewing Co. is the first microbrewery in Philadelphia and one of the first in the country.  Dock Street is a leading pioneer in the American Microbrew Revolution and has received many major awards for their artisanal beers, including the International Gold Medal for both our Amber Beer and the acclaimed Bohemian Pilsner.  They are also well-known for their food's remarkable quality, offering delectable pizzas and other upscale bar fare.  As Dock Street puts it, they are "in constant pursuit of hoppiness!"

UNI gardening.

What: a gardening workday hosted by UNI
Where: Pepper Middle School, 2901 South 84th Street
When: Saturday, October 15, 10 am
RSVP: Please fill out this form by Friday, 10/7, to register for the workday and get sponsored tokens!
More Info: The Urban Nutrition Initiative will be holding a workday for Penn students at its Pepper Middle School garden. UNI will be doing maintenance work in the garden and improving it to make it a great place for Pepper students to learn! The event will be an opportunity to get your hands dirty, make a tangible difference, and learn more about UNI. The workday will last between 2-4 hours. More detailed logistics will be given to those who RSVP; everyone will meet to take SEPTA together.

See here to learn more about the Pepper Middle School garden.

get your tequila on @ distrito

PGC will see you there!

PGC Kickoff Potluck

 

This past Friday over 20 PGC members gathered together to kickoff the fall semester with a potluck-style dinner. Members brought dishes ranging from homemade  galettes and raita to a sampling of Metropolitan's desserts and Philly Sugar's macaroons. The potluck was a great way for new members and old ones to mingle and meet one another. The evening culminated in a vote on the best homemade dish with the prize being the cook's picture on our website (see above), which was a tie between Dominique's mac and cheese with sausage and Eric's improvised rice with sausage (can you spot a theme?). 

meet & greet.

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PGC Dinner at Sweetgreen

Penn Gastronomy Club and Sweetgreen paired up last week to host an event that is surely every college students dream: free, delicious, nutritious food.  Sweetgreen offered to feed 30 of our hungry members, free of charge.  (PS this event was so popular that it filled up within 5 minutes of the first email being sent, and built up a 20 person waiting list!) Monday night, PGC members shuffled in, creating a huge line of eager salad eaters; at one point it extended out of the door and down the ramp!

{worth the wait}

Sweetgreen offers students  a healthier option than some other restaurants in the neighborhood.  It can be hard to feel like you have gotten a nutritious dinner as a college student, and I know I my mother would cringe if she knew how often I forget to "eat my greens."  This, combined with the number of times my Spin class teacher has mentioned that it is almost bikini season, gives me all the more reason to eat healthy.  But besides providing me with a guilt free meal, Sweetgreen truely fulfills my foodie needs- they offer organic, localy grown, and delicious veggies and greens, with more add-in options that I can wrap my head around.  

{Another PGC-er's Salad}

Despite the line, everyone had a great time getting our grub on- it still always surprises me just how filling a salad can be!  Hopefully PGC and Sweetgreen can collaborate again in the future to give you more events like this!

{Happy Customers!}

Cino de Mayo @ Distrito -- the best party north of the border

milagro tequila dinner at Distrito!

Distrito has invited PGC members to come join them on April 26th for a Milagro Tequila dinner! Go for a five course meal with a different type of tequila paired with each dish! Only 55$ plus tax and tip.  Call Distrito at 215-222-1657 to make a reservation- spots are limited!