Chef Robert Irvine Returning to Bethlehem

Chef Robert Irvine, star of Food Network shows “Dinner: Impossible” and “Restaurant: Impossible” is coming to the Musikfest Café in November for an interactive show and cooking demonstration.

The chef’s live show “brings to life the many challenges Irvine faces on his television shows,” according to a release from ArtsQuest. The cooking demonstration will be mixed with music and video content, according to the release.

Prior to the show, a limited number of guests can also enjoy a VIP experience with Irvine from 6 to 7 p.m.

During the VIP event, guests will enjoy a private cooking demonstration by Irvine and have the opportunity to sample the delicious dishes he prepares. Also included in the experience are a meet & greet and photo opportunity with the chef.

VIP event tickets, which also include tickets to the 7 p.m. show, are $150 each. Tickets for the show without the VIP event are $39 and $49.

Tickets go on sale to ArtsQuest members at 10 a.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Friday to the general public. They’ll be available at www.artsquest.org and 610-332-3378.

Irvine was in the Bethlehem area less than two months ago to shoot an episode of “Restaurant: Impossible” at the Benner Street Restaurant & Bar at 1028 Broadway in Fountain Hill.

Irvine got a little more than he bargained for when a fire broke out in the restaurant on the second day of filming. Despite minor damage and injuries, the restaurant had its grand reopening on schedule after being closed for filming for two days.

According to the Food Network website, Irvine's show attempts to turn around failing restaurants in just two days with $10,000. Irvine implements new menus, design changes and retrains staff members, including the owners.