Thursday, September 30th
Midday Melodies- Kenny & Jerry
Kenny and Jerry
12-2pm
Center Court
American Classics
30th Anniversary of PA Dutch Merchants in the Market
The year was 1980. Frank Rizzo was Mayor and Jimmy Carter was in the White House. The Phillies, led by Steve Carlton, Pete Rose and Mike Schmidt, were driving towards their first championship. Commuter trains still rumbled in and out of the train shed above. And below it, the Reading Terminal Market was a near ghost town. Only around 20 merchants were left in a decaying building that lacked heat and air conditioning. There was no Convention Center – the surrounding neighborhood was noteworthy mostly for its array of X-rated movie houses and dive bars.
In the summer of that year a couple of young managers for the Reading Company, Jeff Algatt and Steve Park, drove down to Booth?s Corner Farmers Market and invited about a dozen Amish farmers to set up shop in the vacant northwest corner of the Market. Dave Esh of Hatville Deli was one of them, and says today ?They didn?t even want their children spending time here, it was so bad.?
Much has changed for the better since then, and our Amish merchants deserve a great deal of credit. This month we celebrate 30 years of the Amish in the Market. Today, the Amish have become synonymous with the Reading Terminal Market, running 13 stands from Wednesday through Saturday.
On Thursday, September 30th, at 11am we will celebrate the 30th anniversary with a special program featuring the original and current standholders, the former Reading Company managers, and a free slice of shoo fly pie for every customer (while supplies last). The festivities will take place in Piano Court.
Italian Antipasti for Autumn
Italian Antipasti for Autumn
Thursday, September 30, 5:45-7:45pm, $55
Authentic antipasti can be combined for a beautiful platter or eaten individually as snacks. We?ll prepare some traditional antipasti dishes such as Pecorino Polenta Wedges; Prosciutto Wrapped Melon; Roasted Lemon Zucchini; Cannelini and Tonno Bruschetta. Mixed olives and wine complete this autumnal feast!
Call 215-922-2317 to reserve your spot today!
Enjoy Live Music in the Market
Piano, jazz, soft rock, and more:
Here are a couple of highlights in current schedule of upcoming musical performances in the Market.
And best of all, it’s free! So come on down, grab a bite and have a listen.
- The Reading Terminals perform the 2nd Friday of every month.
- Kenny and Jerry bring you American Classics.
- Piano Playing
Green Court Seating Area
Market Tours
Every Wednesday & Saturday Learn the story behind cheese steaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the 116-year history of the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they’re sold during this 75-minute, food-writer-led walking tour.
Cooking Classes
La Cucina is proud to continue the tradition of cooking and entertaining classes at Reading Terminal Market. When taking a class, you’ll not only get to observe and sample some fine dishes, but you’ll also find great merchants from whom to purchase your ingredients year ‘round.
What makes our cooking courses the best? Our instructors are great teachers, as well as great chefs. You will receive samples of all the dishes prepared; you will take home recipes for everything; and you will enjoy the wonderful setting.
Please call 215-922-1170 to register
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