The Cornell Club of Philadelphia is excited to offer an exclusive, private dining experience at Kiddo, the acclaimed Midtown restaurant co-owned by Wyatt Piazza CHS ’16 and his wife Elizabeth Drake CALS ’16.

Opened in 2023, Kiddo earned a place on USA Today’s “10 Best New Restaurants in the U.S. You Need to Try in 2024.” Known for its sustainability and vegetable-forward cuisine, this highly curated 4-course family-style dinner promises to be a delightful evening of great food and conversation.

With only 32 seats available, this intimate dinner offers a rare opportunity to experience Kiddo’s innovative menu in a relaxed, communal setting. All dietary restrictions can be accommodated with one week’s notice, and all courses will have a vegetarian option.

Menu:
First Course: A selection of snacks & small plates
Second Course: Fresh, seasonal pasta
Main Course: A beautifully prepared entrée Dessert: A sweet conclusion to the evening

Note: The final menu will be revealed closer to the event date, as dishes are crafted based on the seasonal offerings from Kiddo’s local farm partners. Registration will close on January 1st or upon sell out.

After dinner, we invite guests to continue the evening by attending our gallery event, located just a few blocks away.

Reserve your spot today and join us for an unforgettable night of food, friends, and Cornell spirit!

Registration is inclusive of gratuity.

Registration is NOT inclusive of beverages. Orders will be taken and paid for a la carte.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Kiddo – 1138 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Cost: $75 per person

Event Questions? Contact Colleen Taggart

About the owners of Kiddo:
Wyatt is the chef and owner of Kiddo, a vegetable-forward, hyper-seasonal restaurant in Washington Square West. Building on his life-long love of cooking, Wyatt attended Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration, where he participated in Hospitality Leadership Development Program and completed a joint-degree program with the Culinary Institute of America. After graduation, Wyatt’s passion for world-class cuisine led him to Sonoma County, where he honed his culinary skills. Upon moving to Philadelphia in 2019, he held positions at restaurants throughout the city before opening Kiddo last year.

Elizabeth earned a degree in Environmental Science and Sustainability from College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell, setting her up for a career dedicated to environmental sustainability. As a student, she was a four-year member of the varsity equestrian team. She has held leadership positions in sustainability in the wine industry and higher education, currently serving as the Assistant Vice President of Sustainability & Strategic Initiatives at Swarthmore College. Alongside her husband Wyatt, she brings a lens of environmental stewardship into her behind-the-scenes work at Kiddo.