Before last night, I had actually never been to Troy Hill before let alone dined at Scratch. But let me tell you - the terrifying trip up Rialto was worth it for this event!
I have to start off by saying that one of my favorite parts about this event was hearing from so many of the wonderful employees that have played a part in Scratch's history. Having a chance to hear from the business owner, the head chef, and the head bartender was such a treat! We really got a feel for every aspect of the restaurant. I love the way Scratch makes an effort to incorporate local food and beverages; for example, they mentioned that all of their liquors are shipped from within a 300 mile radius. They're really making an effort to further the local economy, which is awesome.
We sampled four different small courses as well as two cocktails. My favorite course was the third course: a light wafer topped with pulled pork. The flavors were incredible! I also was especially impressed by the house-made shortbread cookies that we enjoyed for dessert. The candied peaches on top were the perfect tangy addition to the sugary shortbread. I unfortunately wasn't the biggest fan of the cocktails; however, that's a matter of personal taste. They were a little sweet for me, but I did appreciate the fact that they were made with a local gin from Philadelphia.
Thank you to Rachel and the Scratch team for your work in making this event possible. Overall, this was a great event and I look forward to returning to Scratch to try their regular menu (and the drunk spelling bee)!