Soon, the first Michelin Guide to include Philadelphia will be released. Many are excited, while others wonder if creativity might get lost along the way.

More than a culinary milestone, this is a conversation about culture, creativity, and how a strong, diverse, and proudly rebellious city like Philadelphia defines excellence on its own terms.

Join the Culinary Literacy Center in the Skyline Room for a lively panel discussion exploring what Michelin’s arrival could mean for Philadelphia’s food scene, the possibilities, the challenges, and everything in between.

Event Details:

Moderator:
Marisa Magnatta, producer at WMMR and co-host of Delicious City podcast

Panelists:
Chef Jennifer Carroll – Founder of Carroll Couture Cuisine and co-chair of the Sisterly Love Collective

Chef Tim Dearing – creative force behind Ūle Supper Club

Jenn Ladd – Deputy Food Editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jamie Harrison Rubin – Wine Director for Ambra Restaurant Group

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Chef Jen Carroll helms Carroll Couture Cuisine, her experience company, which offers intimate bespoke dinners, classes, and food journeys. She is a founder & co-chair of the Sisterly Love Collective, a non-profit in Philadelphia that supports, mentors & empowers women in the food, beverage & hospitality industries. Carroll's passion for cooking & dedication to her craft have earned her numerous accolades.

Chef Timothy Dearing is a New England born chef and the creative force behind Ūle, where he explores the intersection of craftsmanship, locality, and seasonality through a refined, ingredient-driven lens. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park), his career spans acclaimed kitchens across the country including Farm Spirit in Portland, Oregon, and Boston’s Menton, a Relais & Châteaux restaurant awarded Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide. With a background that bridges fine dining, fermentation, and foraged cookery, Dearing brings a distinctive perspective on sustainability, creativity, and the evolving identity of regional cuisine.

Jenn Ladd is the deputy food editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer. She has closely covered the area's food and beverage scene for more than six years, writing deep dives into anything that sparks curiosity.

Jamie Harrison Rubin has been a restaurant professional based in Philly for his entire professional life. He has worked across the northeast region in wineries and restaurants from the Finger Lakes to the Lehigh Valley, Maryland, NYC, and more. Currently he is the Wine Director for Ambra Restaurant Group.

Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Marisa Magnatta has been a producer for radio Hall of Famers, The Preston & Steve Show, on the legendary rock station, 93.3 WMMR, for over two decades. Her love for radio is matched by her passion for Philadelphia and its unrivaled restaurant scene. Along with Chef Eli Kulp and FeedingTimeTV, they host Delicious City, Philly’s best (and only) weekly food podcast.