Ehrlich Puts Pests On Your Plate With A Free Pop-Up 'Pestaurant'

BALTIMORE, Sept. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ehrlich, one of the nation's leading pest control companies, seeks to show that pests do not have to be feared – people can also enjoy them in delicious culinary creations. On September 26, Ehrlich will host a free pop-up "Pestaurant" at the Pratt and Light Plaza in Baltimore, Maryland at MD-2 & E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202, between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Passersby will have a chance to sample a variety of dishes created especially for the event by the Eleven Courses Catering & Event Company, including June Beetles Encrusted Croquettes, Fried Cricket Crostini, Maryland Mealworm Crab Cakes, and Grasshopper Bark. As September is Hunger Action Month, "Pestaurant" will serve as a reminder of the issue of food insecurity – or the lack of access to healthy foods – and importance of considering a variety of food sources. In support, Ehrlich will be making a donation to benefit the Maryland Food Bank and the organization's ongoing, local initiatives.

The objective of "Pestaurant" is to raise awareness and to show that pests, while often feared, can actually contribute towards a healthy diet. While people tend to only look for preventive options to guard themselves from insects, they should also consider that pests are high in protein, zinc and calcium. "Pestaurant" offers attendees the opportunity to sample unique dishes, partake in the popular cricket eating contest and take "Pest Selfies" for a free and fun experience.

"'Pestaurant' has been very well received in the past, with activations across the country for attendees who are excited about the unique opportunity to be adventurous and try cuisine, infused with pests," said Mischelle Ambrosio, Ehrlich Baltimore District Manager. "We are thrilled to bring this event to Baltimore and to offer the community the fun experience to pile their lunch plate with pests on Tuesday, September 26!"

Since 1928, Ehrlich has been committed to providing quality home and commercial pest control services. The company has a strong East Coast presence, serving Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. For additional information on Ehrlich, please visit www.jcehrlich.com.

About Ehrlich

Julius C. Ehrlich founded Ehrlich Pest Control in 1928 in Reading, PA. Ehrlich established his new service company using the principles that still guide Ehrlich today: initiative, ingenuity and exceeding customer expectations. From these humble beginnings, Ehrlich has grown to 53 local offices serving  Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and the District of Columbia.  In addition to Home Pest Control and Commercial Pest Control, the company offers Termite Control, Bird Control Service, Vegetation Management, and Bioremediation in commercial kitchens. Ehrlich is part of Rentokil Steritech. For more information regarding the Baltimore "Pestaurant," please visit http://www.jcehrlich.com/blog/ehrlichs-pestaurant-lands-in-charm-city/.

About Maryland Food Bank:

The Maryland Food Bank is a nonprofit hunger-relief organization, leading the movement to end hunger throughout Maryland. For more than 35 years, the Maryland Food Bank has partnered with communities across the state to distribute food to individuals and families in need. For more information, please visit www.mdfoodbank.org.

About Eleven Courses Catering & Event Company:

Eleven Courses Catering & Event Co. is known as an industry trendsetter bringing chef-curated menus, stellar service and bright vibrant cuisine to every event.  We scour the globe on culinary tours each year to develop menus full of life, whimsy and stories and execute them flawlessly and with passion.  Eleven Courses is helmed by nationally recognized Chef Jim Benson and his wife, Event Designer Melissa Benson and has been featured on NBC, ABC, HGTV, Fox, and USA across the country, including in Los Angeles, Houston, Maryland, DC, and Virginia. For more information, please visit www.elevencourses.com.

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