Philadelphia (Marina)
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Chef Mario

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Chef Mario
Verified chef
6 Reviews
After graduating from the Restaurant School of Philadelphia, Chef Mario began cultivating what has now accumulated to over 20 years of culinary experience. He has a reputation for being wonderfully outgoing, creative, and sociable, which has helped him become a successful founder of a catering business, and as a managing partner of an upscale cafГ©. Chef Mario, who has Italian and Middle Eastern roots, specializes in both cuisines.
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Exploring Reading Terminal Market

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$29
Market Tour + Cooking Class
$29
Experience the colorful sights, bustling sounds and alluring smells of Philadelphia’s oldest public market. This immersive food tour invites you to discover the rich history of Philly’s iconic Reading Terminal Market. Begin with a famous local snack before venturing into the lively aisles packed with...
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Best Tastes of Chinatown

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Discover Philly’s Chinatown through tastings and stories from small, local gems. This food tour offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of Philadelphia’s Chinatown, celebrating a rich mix of Asian cultures through their most iconic flavors. With a friendly local guide, you’ll sample authentic...
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Taste of Classic Philly

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Savor iconic local favorites in the heart of Philadelphia. This fun and engaging food tour showcases the city’s quintessential eats such as the signature cheesesteak, tomato pie, traditional soft pretzels and Amish-inspired baked goods. Across this 2.5-hour tour, your guide will introduce you to low-key gems...
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Gnocchi 101

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Mario THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Middle Eastern Essentials

$85
Cooking Class
$85
Enjoy the opportunity to experience the creation of some of the Middle East’s essential dishes. In this hands-on class, Chef Mario will teach you the essential skills and techniques to bring some of the most essential and delicious Middle Eastern dishes to life. Chef Mario will also share some history details...
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Chef Mario
5.0
6 Reviews
Philadelphia (Marina)
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Fresh and Local Seafood Feast

$90
Cooking Class
$90
Celebrate the abundance of New Jersey’s freshest, best ocean fares with a local seafood feast. In this hands-on class, you will discover the best seafood from the local New Jersey waters with the incredibly talented Chef Mario. You will learn about what species are available, and when and how best to purchase...
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5.0
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Wood Oven Pizza 101

$85
Cooking Class
$85
Join Chef Mario for a classic Italian pizza-making class and introduction to wood fired pizza. In this hands-on class, you will learn not only how to make traditional pizza dough from scratch, but also how to use a wood fired oven to achieve the perfect crust with a beautiful char and leopard spotting along the rim....
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Chef Mario
5.0
6 Reviews
Philadelphia (Marina)
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Chef Mario's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 6 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Mario

Michael D.

Michael

09/27/18
Mario was a fantastic host. Very informative, talkative, and helpful. Made everyone feel comfortable, and the food turned out fantastic. Will definitely be taking another class with him again in the future, and would highly recommend!
09/27/18
Hayley H.

Hayley

09/24/18
We had the best time cooking Middle Eastern Essentials with Chef Mario! We loved learning about different cooking techniques and socializing with both Chef Mario and the other guests and the food was delicious! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and can’t wait to take another class!
09/24/18
Inessa B.

Inessa

09/22/18
Great Chef and great company. Thank you so much! Everything was delicious! - Inessa and Pavel
09/22/18