Lacroix at the Rittenhouse celebrates its 10th anniversary with a foodie’s dream dinner on September 17, 2012. Current Executive Chef Jon Cichon and Executive Pastry Chef Fred Ortega will open up the Lacroix kitchen for a collaborative dinner with Lacroix chef alums. This one night only affair will feature a ten course tasting menu and wine pairing with each course prepared by a different culinary master.

Lacroix’s chef contributors for the evening are as follows:

• Jason Cichonski, Chef-Owner, Ela
• Michael Fiorello, Garces Culinary Director
• Matthew Levin, Executive Chef, Square Peg Restaurant
• Matt Ridgway, Owner, PorcSalt
• Peter Scarola, Pastry Chef, R2L
• Brinn Sinnott, Executive Sous Chef, Talula’s Garden
• Lee Styer, Chef-Owner, Fond
• Townsend Wentz, Executive Chef, McCrossen’s Tavern

Chef Jean-Marie Lacroix, namesake of the world-class restaurant, will be present for the event as an honorary chef host.

The event will benefit the first-ever Lacroix at the Rittenhouse Scholarship given out by the James Beard Foundation.

Tickets are $350.00—space is limited. Chef’s Table, located in the Lacroix at the Rittenhouse kitchen, is available for a party of up to 6 people, price upon request. To make reservations, contact Meredith Merlini at 215.790.2530.