Proceeds from the ‘Notable Kitchen Tour and Chef’s Tastings’ benefit the Philadelphia Orchestra
The Main Line Committee for The Philadelphia Orchestra held its Notable Kitchen Tour & Chefs’ Tastings on Thursday, May 1, 2025. This popular self-guided tour of the Main Line’s most unique kitchens was presented for the 12th time since 2009 for the benefit of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Proceeds from the tour will support the education and outreach programs of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Each of the kitchens in the western suburbs showcased a “notable” local chef offering a variety of samples of their cuisine for tasting by tour attendees. Returning to the tour was American Culinary Federation “Chef of the Year” winner Joe Koye of Wild Blue Creative Catering, the first to be included this year. Also returning were classically trained Chef Mason Snyder of Feast Your Eyes Catering, whose kitchen experience spans the globe from Pennsylvania to Prague, comfort food made healthier from ANEU Kitchens’ Founder Meridith Coyle and Josh Hannon; and award-winning At the Table’s Owner and Executive Chef Tara Buzan. New to the tour are Four Season’s alumnus Denny Santiago, Executive Chef of Marquis by Denny Santiago at Union League Liberty Hill and Executive Chef Jose Galicia, formerly of The Chop House,who heads the kitchen at DePaul’s Table. Talented florists provided beautiful flower arrangements to accentuate each home’s decor.
1. Each of the kitchens showcased a “notable” local chef offering a variety of samples of their cuisine for tasting by tour attendees. The Union League’s Liberty Hill Executive Chefs, Denny Santiago, Jim Gallagher and Robert Bennett gathered for a photo with Robert Bennett’s chocolate violin creation!
2. Tabletop designer Pat Nogar of Living Well with Pat Nogar designed this lovely table decor especially for the occasion!
3. Tour participants included Jennifer Showers, Linda Halley and Joan Marley
4. Carol Banford, homeowner Rosana Anchondo and committee member Nancy Ronning congratulated Chef Robert Barnett on the creative chocolate violin cake he created for the event
5. Wendy and Donna Wasik admired this lovely table decor
6: Heather Bendit and Ariel Zeibari paused for a photo with Chris Drucquer of CertaPro Painters, a ”Half Note” sponsor
7. Heather Bendit, and Sheryl Golland paused for a photo with Feast Your Eyes Chef Mason Snyder
8. Presley Schwinn and Judi Garst offered chances for the raffle
9. Soo Snyder, President, Volunteer Committees for The Philadelphia Orchestra, Richelle Rabenou, Bonnie Fiore, Kelly Arzoumanian and Ashley Leese paused for a photo during the event
10. Karen Strid and her mother, Ann Scardino
11. Volunteers Phoebe Loh and Mary Tattersfield were on hand to guide the tourgoers
12. Tara Buzan Hardy of At The Table and Claudia Cannarapa offered tourgoers a selection of small bites at this lovely home!
13. Renee Cohen and Michal Rabinowitz enjoyed these tastings
14. Bryn Mawr Trust’s Drew Camerota and Kate Duffy toured the homes and kitchens with Jeff Hicks (center)
15. Main Line Committee for the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Diane Rotwitt (right) and Diane Oliva (left) welcomed tourgoers to this converted barn and its Notable Kitchen!
16. Executive Chef Josh Hannan and Meridith Coyle of Aneu served tourgoers at this fabulous location
17. Mikey Mila, Executive Chef Jose Galicia, Lynn Rowan and Benjamin Barilotti all of DePauls’ Table, paused for a photo
18. Deborah Lesley and Lisa Yakulis with ”Gracie” her King Charles Spaniel puppy, welcomed tourgoers to the event
19. Committee members Lisa Mehl, Laina Driscoll, Ingrid Butcher and Lauren Royer sampled Wild Blue Creative Catering’s Chef Joe Koye ‘s culinary offerings!
20. Katelyn McNamara, Nancy Dersinonian, Liz Gallagher, Brie Genovese and Anna Kate Kingston paused for a photo at the end of the event
