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Saturday, April 20 Behind-the-scenes tour of the pastry and main kitchens in the Rittenhouse Hotel, includes culinary demonstration and a three-course lunch. $85. 10:15 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Rittenhouse Hotel, 210 W. Rittenhouse Square. For reservations, call Albertson Cooking School at 610-649-9290.

Saturday, April 20

Behind-the-scenes tour of the pastry and main kitchens in the Rittenhouse Hotel, includes culinary demonstration and a three-course lunch. $85. 10:15 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Rittenhouse Hotel, 210 W. Rittenhouse Square. For reservations, call Albertson Cooking School at 610-649-9290.

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April 25: Cooking for people impacted by cancer, featuring salad dressings. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. at The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland, 4100 Chamounix Dr., 215-879-7733, www.cancersupport-phila.org. Must RSVP by April 23.

April 26: Book signing with Bobby Flay, who is promoting his latest cookbook, Bobby Flay's Barbecue Addiction. $24.50 for the book. 6-8 p.m. at Wegmans, 50 Foundry Way, Malvern, 484-913-9600.

April 27: Flavors of the Avenue, a food festival under a big-top tent, featuring culinary offerings from more than two dozen restaurants on East Passyunk Avenue and vicinity, including Fond, Le Virtu, Da Vinci Ristorante, Tre Scalini, Will BYOB, as well as entertainment and vendors. General admission tickets are $30. 1-4 p.m. on East Passyunk Ave. between Dickinson and Morris Streets. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit visiteastpassyunk.com/events.htm.

April 29: Everything Strawberry, a demonstration and tasting with chef Robert Bennett and featuring such dishes as strawberry jam, sorbet, chilled soup, and more. Free, but reservations required and space is limited. 7 p.m. at Classic Cake, 480 Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, 856-751-5448.

May 4-5: Hammonton Wine Festival, featuring wines from local wineries, gourmet cheeses and other food, live music, and an array of vendors. $16 for one day; $26 for both days. Must be 21 to purchase these tickets. An all-ages food-only ticket is available for $6. Noon-5 p.m. both days at Mount Carmel Society Fairgrounds, 298 Tilton St., Hammonton. For additional information, visit hammontonwinefest.com.

- Barry Zukerman