Carnivores—get ready to dig into some deliciously meaty fun at Di Bruno Bros. The venerable purveyors of meats, cheeses and more is celebrating all things prosciutto with classes, tasting demonstrations, specials and contests during Prosciutto Fest from October 24–November 6.
Tasting Demonstrations
All demos will be held at at Rittenhouse, Franklin and Ardmore stores, unless noted.
Week One
- Tuesday, October 25, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5–7 p.m.: Parma Prosciutto Classico, Rotondo Dolce & Black Label
- Wednesday, October 26, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5–7 p.m.: Parma Prosciutto Classico, Rotondo Dolce & Black Label
- Thursday, October 27, 5–7 p.m.: Prosciutto Lollipops
- Friday, October 28, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5–7 p.m.: Fermin Iberico
- Saturday, October 29, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.: Fermin Iberico (also at Italian Market location)
- Sunday, October 30, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.: Fermin Iberico (also at Italian Market location)
Week Two
- Monday, October 31, 5–7 p.m.: Prosciutto Lollipops
- Tuesday, November 1, 5–7 p.m.: Prosciutto Lollipops
- Wednesday, November 2, 5–7 p.m.: Prosciutto Lollipops
- Thursday, November 3, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5–7 p.m.: La Quercia Prosciuttos
- Friday, November 4, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5–7 p.m.: La Quercia Prosciuttos (also at Italian Market location)
- Saturday, November 5, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.: La Quercia Prosciuttos (also at Italian Market location)
- Sunday, November 6, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.:, Prosciutto Lollipops (also at Italian Market location)
Classes
Visit Di Bruno’s Bottle Shop at The Franklin (834 Chestnut St. in Philadelphia) and participate in a Culture Club class on Tuesdays, October 25 and November 1, from 6–7:30 p.m. This special evening includes five beer samples paired up with five bites of awesome cheese and prosciutto that will transform how you think about flavor profiles. You can record notes or just relish in the stories that Di Bruno’s mongers will share with you. Tickets are $30 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Di Bruno’s website.
Specials
Di Bruno’s is featuring a special sandwich during Prosciutto Fest that you should definitely try. The sandwich is made with Prosciutto di Parma, fresh figs, stracciatella, aged balsamic syrup, arugula and Sicilian olive oil on rosemary focaccia and served with two small sides. It doesn’t get more meaty and delicious than that!
Contests
Do you want to win free meat and meat t-shirts? Follow Di Bruno Bros. on Instagram for an opportunity to win meat-centric prize packs all fest long. Visit the stores for additional prizes, too.
Head to one of these Di Bruno Bros. locations to get your fill of prosciutto from October 24–November 5. For more information on Prosciutto Fest, visit the Di Bruno Bros.’ website.
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