Mike Jerrick’s Ya Gotta Try It
Last week at Fox 29 personality Mike Jerrick’s inaugural “Ya Gotta Try It” at the Independence Visitor Center, nearly 600 people enjoyed unique dishes like “Cracker Jack Sundae” from Bridget Foy’s to “Not Your Mama’s Meatloaf” by Sugarhouse.
“Ya Gotta Try It” was created by Jerrick as a segment on Fox 29’s Good Day Philadelphia. In the segment, Jerrick visits some of the region’s best restaurants and tries their most outrageous dishes. He thought his viewers would enjoy these dishes and came up with the idea to celebrate them with the viewers while raising money for The Second Chance Foundation, which provides financial assistance and resources to vital community-based organizations that serve “at-risk” children, young adults and families. Jerrick serves on the board of the organization.
The evening featured an extended cocktail party, a fun silent auction, and lots of meet-and-greets with Fox 29 personalities, including favorites Jennaphr Frederick, Sue Serio, and Alex Holley, who posed for photos with guests.
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HughE Dillon covers parties, events and more for Philadelphia magazine’s The Scene. You can follow him on Twitter at @iPhillyChitChat and visit his daily online social diary PhillyChitChat.com.