Check out other international
activities in the region!
Planning is under way for the 2012 26th Annual International BBQ! So far this year, our 2012 Restaurant Package Sponsors
include the following (the list grows every day):
Le Bec Fin (lunch)
D'Angelo's (lunch)
D'Angelo's (dinner)
Bistro St. Tropez
Davio's (lunch)
Davio's (dinner)
Fish
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Happy Rooster
Panorama
The Prime Rib
Spring Mill Cafe
But we never forget our friends, even as we plan for the next event.
Our thanks to everyone who supported our work in person and through generous
donations and our terrific drawing. Here's who won our 12 prizes!
Lunch with Mayor Michael A. Nutter
Harvey Weiner, Dependable Distribution
Huge 50" TV (Thank you Walmart!) Zana Harvey, IVC Guest
Restaurant Packages:
Audrey Claire, Barbuzzo/Bindi/Lolita (one) & Bistro St. Tropez Harvey Weiner (again!) Buca di Beppo, The Capital Grill, & China Brazilian Steakhouse Amy Sitnick City Tavern, Cochon & Cuba Libre Dennis & Beth Dribin Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, Devon Seafood Grill & Fork Stephen & Margaret Smith The Happy Rooster, Jack's Firehouse & La Fontana Della Citta Trudi Wright, Fund for Philadelphia La Fourno, L'angolo & Le Bec Fin Abbi Cohen, Esq. Dechert Marmont Steakhouse & Bar, Meme & Mexican Post Suzanne Garber, International SOA Paloma, Positano Coast & The Prime Rib
Stephen & Margaret Smith (again!) Q Barbeque & Tequila Bar, Ristorante La Buca , Ristorante Panorama & Tavern 17 Steve Kelly, Aldwyn Group & ELAP Tir Na Nog, Twenty Manning Grill, Valley Green Inn & Winthrope & Valentine Elizabeth Litten
Wondering what to wear or what really happens at the BBQ?
Check out these 2011 BBQ photos!
IVC's BBQ History
For 25 years the BBQ is a way for us to create an "American experience" for guests from abroad.
It all started in 1986, when Penn asked us to create an "American experience" for
ten Japanese businessmen who were learning business English.
Ten young IVC professionals, our "Compass" members, grilled burgers & hot dogs,
served cold beer and enjoyed the company of ten men from Japan.
The first few bbq's were on Boathouse Row, but by 1996 we had outgrown the space and
moved to the Waterworks on the Schuylkill. We soon outgrew the Waterworks, too, and
tried Fairmount Park for a year before moving to Sister Cities Plaza for many years.
In 2007 the threat of a heavy storm forced us to look at alternatives. Thanks to our wonderful
caterer, Catering By Design, we moved to the beautiful College of Physicians.
Oddly, everyone loved the air-conditioning and low humidity, so that's where we've stayed!
Oh, and from just twenty people 25 years ago, we're expecting more than 500 again
this year! But how can it still be a friendly event with so many people?
It's easy: through the silly S-P-E-E-D Networking,
with the "I Don't Know Anyone Tables," with the "Dreadful Art Hour," plus and all the friendly people who are part of IVC and our work.
Citizen diplomacy engages citizens in international relations. Meeting counterparts and experiencing everyday American life provides an authentic & more accurate view of the "real" U.S.
