Culinary experiences
in Philadelphia created
by Ian & Sharon
About Calliope
Dinner parties in our home or yours
Collaborations & pop-up events around the city
Cooking classes & culinary education programs
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Calliope is the name for one of the nine greek muses who serve as a source of inspiration in arts, sciences, and literature. In our hands, Calliope is a culinary muse: Our hope is to draw inspiration from people we will cook for to create unique dining experiences and also to inspire others through our dining and educational programs.
Instagram: @calliope_philly | Email: calliopephilly@gmail.com
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Collaborations
& pop-up events around the city
Sharon was called the "Godmother of the Philly dining scene" because she loves matchmaking in the city, by helping to connect food or beverage professionals who together can create magic in the spaces in between their individual areas of expertise. With Calliope, Ian & Sharon have the opportunity to reap the benefits of the collaborative spirit that pervades the local dining scene.
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Look for Calliope at your favorite restaurants and bars in Philadelphia (and when they can find a car, outside of Philadelphia). Keep an eye on instagram and the events page here for upcoming events and send your ideas for future collaborations.
Calliope dinner parties in our home or yours
Our dinner parties are the heart and soul of Calliope. Come to our home and enjoy a seven course dinner shared amongst six to nine people who may arrive as strangers but leave as friends. Begin with a social hour with a welcome cocktail and three dishes, followed by an intimate four-course dinner inspired by the seasons. You can expect excellent food, an unpredictable play list, and playful banter by your hosts Ian & Sharon.
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Alternatively, we can bring our dinner parties to your home or event space. Reach out to discuss your vision and we'll try to take this party on the road.
Cooking classes & culinary education
programs
A chef and a college professor walk into a bar ... and, it's no surprise that Ian & Sharon share a passion for culinary education. Calliope will be creating bespoke cooking classes in our home or yours. And, look for us around town at venues that provide culinary educational experiences for the food-curious, regardless of prior experience.
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Calliope is also committed to creating and supporting educational and mentoring opportunities in the culinary arts for motivated individuals who do not have access to traditional educational pathways. We are always open to invitations to work with organizations in Philadelphia to support this aspect of our mission.
Get to know our resources
Exquisite meals begin with exquisite products,
and we are lucky to have wonderful resources on which
to draw for our dinners, including the following:
Local farmers
Robin Hill Organics
Three Springs Fruit Farm
Rambling Roots Farm
Queens Farm
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Horseshoe Ranch
Fiddlecreek Dairy
Shellbark Hollow Farm
Griggstown Farm
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Local producers
Keep Well Vinegar
White Rose Miso
Lost Bread Company
Heavy Metal Sausage
Soom Foods
Vibrant Coffee Roasters
Our purveyors
Riverwards Produce
Giordano Garden Groceries
Fishtown Seafood
Local 130 Seafood
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Regalis Foods
Harvest Drop
More distant but worth the trip
​​Primary Beans
Burlap and Barrel
