Pittsburgh chefs and restaurateurs will come together for the second annual Gathering of Chefs at 5 p.m. Sept. 10, at The Barn at Soergel Hollow, 1078 Prospect Road, Evans City.

Martin Thomas, executive chef of the Sewickley Heights Golf Club, has led the charge to deliver an unforgettable fall harvest feast created of locally-sourced products prepared by the region's finest culinary talent.

Offerings will feature a variety of locally sourced product and beverages including Kingview Mead, Adesso Cafe, Goat Rodeo Farm & Dairy, Pittsburgh Ice Cream Company and exclusive wine curator Engine House 25.

The Gathering of Chefs supports the personal, educational and developmental needs of the children of The Bradley Center, a regional behavioral health care facility and licensed private academic school providing comprehensive and caring services to children recovering from trauma. Last year's sold-out event generated a record-breaking fundraising level for The Bradley Center.

Guests will enjoy an evening on the farm at Soergel Hollow; food stations; a variety of seasonal cocktails, beer, wine and spirits; hayrides, games and other entertainment; and a silent auction.

Participating chefs include Thomas, Shawn Culp of St. Clair Country Club, Chris Galarza of Chatham University's Eden Hall Campus, Norman Hart of Pittsburgh Technical College, Martin Lamarche of Breakneck Tavern, Tom Lonardo of Legume, Christian Schulz of Block 292, William Racin of the Duquesne Club and Tony Verdream of The Pines Tavern.

Participating vendors include Adesso Café, Piebird Bakery, Pittsburgh Ice Cream Company, Goat Rodeo Farm and Dairy, KingView Mead, and A519 Chocolate.

Tickets are $125.

Details: 412-788-8219 or gatheringofchefs.com

Brunch at the Brewery

Cellar Works Brewing, 110 South Pike Road, Sarver, will host its first Brunch at the Brewery 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9.

Cellar Works is teaming up with Smokin' Toad's BBQ to offer a menu including pumpkin pancakes, corned beef hash, crab benedict, Spanish omelets and chicken and waffles. A brunch cocktail menu will feature mimosas and beer-mosas as well as the regular draft list. No reservations required.

Details: 724-524-2120 or cellarworksbrewing.com

Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival

The Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival is coming to Kennywood Park in West Mifflin, 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 24.

The event will feature live music, over 40 restaurants and purveyors serving pierogies and pierogi-inspired dishes, a pop-up pierogi marketplace, family-friendly activities and more.

Vendors will be preparing traditional and non-traditional pierogi dishes. Traditional offerings can be expected from Perla Pierogies, S&D Polish Deli, The Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck, Gosia's, Square Café, Dorothy 6 and more.

Festival favorites returning with their famous twists on the delicious dumpling include Michelle's Mobile Meals serving Pittsburgh in a Cup, Pgh Taco Truck with the Original Pierogi Taco, Passion Bakery with jumbo pierogies, Pgh Smokehouse with the Smokey Rogi and BRGR with the Pierogi Burger.

South Side BQQ is sure to dominate social media feeds everywhere once again with their Almost Famous Rogicone, a waffle cone filled with creamy pepper jack mac and cheese, North Carolina slaw and topped with two pierogies.

Newcomers getting in on the fun include chef Kevin Sousa of Superior Motors serving Pagash, Eastern European potato and cheese filled flat bread, and chef Wyatt Lash from The Commoner with Oscar Kowalski, a chicken piccata stuffed pierogi, garnished with crab, asparagus and hollandaise sauce.

Other newcomers include The Coop Chicken & Waffles, Pgh Po Boy, Las Chicas, Onion Maiden, Forgotten Taste Pierogies, Hough's Taproom, Iron City Eats, Pizza Boat by Spirit, Miss Meatball and more.

Millie's Homemade Ice Cream returns with pierogi-inspired flavors and Happy Camper Cakes will offer playful pierogi-inspired cupcakes. The festival's Official Beer is Voodoo Brewing.

Tickets in advance are $24 for adults, $12 for children ages 3 to 12. They include admission to the event as well as access to seven of Kennywood's classic rides: the Merry-Go- Round, Thunderbolt, Jack Rabbit, Racer, Turtle, Kangaroo and Noah's Ark. Food and beverage are not included in the price of admission.

A portion of all ticket and food sales will benefit Riverlife, a nonprofit dedicated to reclaiming and restoring Pittsburgh's riverfronts.

Details: pittsburghpierogifestival.com

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