WELCOME TO THE TABLE
New Member + Accelerator Dinner
Your EO Journey Starts Around the Table
What if your introduction to EO felt less like an orientation — and more like being welcomed to a table you’ve been waiting to join?
This November, we’re bringing together our newest EO Members and Accelerator participants for an intimate evening built around what makes this community special: candid conversation, shared experiences, and meaningful connections.
Welcome to the Table
Join us at Paesano’s Philly Style in the heart of Philadelphia’s Italian Market for a unique, family-style dining experience with Chef Peter McAndrews — one of Philadelphia’s most distinctive culinary personalities.
Trained in Italy and known for his bold approach to Italian cooking, McAndrews has been part of Philadelphia’s food scene for decades. Paesano’s has earned national attention, including a visit from Anthony Bourdain.
But the food is only part of the experience.
Around the table, you’ll connect with fellow new members, longtime EOers and chapter leaders while getting an inside look at how to make the most of your EO journey — from Forum and learning to the relationships and experiences that make this community so powerful.
Great food. Candid conversation. A legendary Philly setting. And a seat at the table with your new EO community.
Welcome to EO Philadelphia. Your seat is waiting.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30 PM
Venue: Paesano’s Philly Style | 943 S. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Attire: Business Casual
Who’s Invited: New EO Members, New EO Accelerator Participants, Spouses/Life Partners and Strategic Alliance Partners
Capacity: Limited to 40 guests
RSVP Deadline: November 9, 2026
About Chef Peter McAndrews
Chef Peter McAndrews is a longtime fixture in Philadelphia’s culinary scene, known for his bold personality and approach to Italian cooking. After training extensively in Italy, he returned to Philadelphia and created several memorable restaurant concepts.
Paesano’s became one of his best-known creations, earning national attention and attracting culinary personalities including Anthony Bourdain.
For this evening, we’ll experience Paesano’s the way it’s meant to be enjoyed — gathered around the table, sharing food, stories and conversation.
EO Philadelphia Board Event Policy
Registration & Cancellation Deadline: Registering or canceling EO Members, EO Accelerators, or their guests within 72 hours of an event start will incur a per-person charge.
For this event, the deadline cutoff is November 9th
No-Shows and Party-Crashers: EO Members, EO Accelerators, and their guests who fail to attend an event, or attend without registering, will incur an event charge per person, plus any event-specific charges.
Charges: A $50 event charge applies to any EO Member, EO Accelerator, and/or their respective guests who fall in any of the above categories.
Charges will be automatically collected via eonetwork.org using the EO Member/EO Accelerator's card on file or billed directly by the EO Philadelphia Finance Chair.
Please note, that all event-related charges collected due to late registration/cancelation/no-show/party-crashers will be allocated towards EO Philadelphia's annual GSEA competition prize package.