Beef Jerky Bake Sale; The Lemon Society Speakeasy

POINT BREEZE - American Sardine Bar will host a beef jerky "bake sale" on Saturday, March 22 from noon to 4 p.m. to raise funds for Fresh Palates to Palettes. For sale: Side Project Jerky, plus special jerky flavors from chefs Scott Schroeder, Eli Collins, Jeremy Nolen, and Jonathan Adams. There will also be some beer sampling courtesy of Sixpoint; check out Marcos Espinoza and Deva Watson's Twitter feeds for more updates and details. [EaterWire]

RITTENHOUSE - Progress at Spread Bake Shop (from the Spread Bagelry team, and just across the street) has been stalled for what feels like forever - but now, they promise, they really will be opening "soon." How soon? "Spring." Fingers crossed. [Foobooz]

CENTER CITY - On Saturday, March 22, bartenders from some of Philly's best bars (Alla Spina, Franklin Mortgage, Southwark, and more) will gather at the Pyramid Club for the Lemon Society Speakeasy, which benefits the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Tickets are $80 and 1920s attire is encouraged. [EaterWire]