Taste of Atlanta takes place Saturday, October 22 - Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Tech Square (Spring Street and 5th Street). showcasing hundreds of Atlanta's favorite restaurants including Bocado, Bricktop's, Max Lager's, Rosebud and Ray's New York Pizza and featureing wine, beer and cocktails tastings along with food competitions and demos. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $75 for VIP. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor
The Crystal Boots and Silver Saddles 5th annual gala to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Research takes place Friday, October 14, 2011 from 7:00 - 11:00 pm at the Mason Murer Art Gallery located on 199 Armour Drive. The event will feature 15 of Atlanta's top chefs including Ford Fry of JCT Kitchen, Chris Hall of Local Three, E.J. Hodgkinson of Woodfire Grill, Gerry Klaskala of Aria and more. The night will include a mock casino with roulette wheels, Texas hold 'em and blackjack tables; plus a mechanical bull, line dancing, live music from Talk Journey to Me, a silent auction and a raffle. A portion of the proceeds will [...]
The 16th annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival will take place Saturday, October 29 – Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center (1350 Tremont Street), will run Saturday from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and will include free samplings, the latest in vegetarian products, registered dietitian consultants, festival discount shopping and more. Admission is free. For more information, click here. -guest contributor
Los Angeles' first annual Food and Wine Event will take place October 13 - October 16, 2011 and feature the very best in food and drink throughout the LA area — including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles. Events include a Brew B'Que on Santa Monica Pier, Bubbles and Beats, Lunch at Providence, Pretty in Pink - Sparkling Roses Around the World and the Magic and Seduction of Cheese. For a full list of events or to purchase tickets (starting at $50), click here. -guest contributor
Kick off fall with the Greenway Mobile Food Fest taking place Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Dewey Square Park and Fort Point Channel Parks from 11:30 am - 7:00 pm. The fest is free to the public and includes some of Boston's best street food from local food trucks. Also included will be live folk music, lawn games and activities for kids, pumpkin themed tastings and farm fresh seasonal produce. For more information, click here. -guest contributor
Grovetoberfest —Miami's Beer Festival - taking place Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Peacock Park (located at 2820 Mcfarlane Road) will include a selection of beer from across the U.S. and the world, along with food and beer pairing suggestions, cooking demos and live entertainment including Rock On, The Spam All-Stars and Donny Michaels. General admission is $39.00, the early bird package is $29 (for a limited time) and the VIP package is $89. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor
San Francisco Vintners Market Fall Harvest in the City takes place Saturday, October 15 - Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the Fort Mason Center from 1:00 - 4:00 pm each day. Attendees can sample and purchase wine from up to 200 wineries from Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Paso Robles, Russian River Valley, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and other regional wineries plus imported wines from around the world. Tickets are $70.00 or $80.00 day of event. For more information or to purchase your ticket, click here. -guest contributor
Celebrate fall while enjoying wine from around the world at Boston's Fall Wine Fest on Saturday, November 5, 2011. The event will feature a tastings throughout the day (One from 12:00 - 2:30 pm, 3:00 - 6:00 pm and 7:00 - 10:00 pm.) Featured vendors include Cambas, Ruffino, Limnos Wine, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, and more. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor
Georgia's Harvest Moon Festival takes place Thursday October 6 - Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain. The four day music and food festival will feature a variety of activities including cooking and gardening demonstrations, wine tasting, eco-centric vendors, a farmer's market, children's play areas, live music — from Mat Kearney, Gin Blossoms, John Hiatt, Shawn Mullins, Big Head Todd and the Monsters — plus more. A weekend pass for the festival is $79.00 for adults and $39.50 for children. For more information on the festival or to purchase tickets, click here. - guest contributor
Get ready for the first ever Los Angeles Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at 800 West Olympic Blvd. The fest will include the sampling of a variety of beer, wine and food including Stone Brewing Company, Barock Hell, Weltenburg Hefeweizen, Firemans Brew and Moosbacher. Also featured at the event will be a beer pong tournament, tapping of the keg, a Stein holding contest and more. Tickets go on sale September 1st. For more information on Los Angeles' Oktoberfest and other events, click here. -guest contributor
Enjoy a day of art, music, culinary delights and shopping at Fall for the Arts Festival on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Germantown Avenue (located between Willow Grove and Rex Avenues). The event runs from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm and features live entertainment, arts and crafts, an amusement park and activities for kids. Admission is free. For more information, click here. -guest contributor
Starting Friday, September 30, 2011 from 5:30- 10:00 pm — and taking place the last Friday of each month — the Miami Food Trucks will line up in Haulover Marina (10800 Collins Avenue) to serve a variety of food. Include will be B.C. Tacos, Che Grill, CheeseMe Mobile, Purple People Eatery, The Rolling Stove and more. Parking is free whether you come by car or boat. For more information, click here. -guest contributor
Relive the glory days of elementary school with Adult Field Day on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Buckhead Saloon (located at 3227 Roswell Road). The event feature flip cup, beer pong, dizzy bat beer relay, beer limbo and more. Also included will be giveaways, free hot dogs and hamburgers, $1.00 beers and Sinless Margarita specials. For more information or to purchase tickets ($80 per 4 person team), click here. -guest contributor
Chocolate lovers can Indulge at a chocolate festival and pastry show on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at Olympic Connection (11301 Olympic Blvd.). Sample chocolate, pastries, wine, champagne and sweets from celebrity chefs including - Food Network's Marcel Vigernon and Anette Starbuck, U.S. Champion Pastry Chef Frania Mendivil and more. All proceeds will go towards St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. For more information or to purchase tickets ($20.00 + tax) click here. -guest contributor
Chicago Gourmet — an event showcasing over 100 of Chicago's finest restaurants and chefs along with spirit makers and breweries from around the world — will take place Friday, September 23 - Sunday, September 25, 2011. Featured restaurants will include Epic, IPO, Mirai Sushi, Park Grill Chicago and more. Also included is a Grand Cru tasting of the fine wine and a Hamburger Hop where 15 of the area's top chefs will compete in the ultimate burger showdown. For a full list of events and times or to purchase tickets (starting at $97.01 + tax), click here. -guest contributor
The Florida International Wine Challenge will host it's 7th Annual wine competition at Miami Beach Convention Center Friday, September 23 - Saturday, September 24, 2011. The event will include samples of 300+ medal-awarded wines, a cocktail reception, dinner and a variety of wine seminars. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor
Enjoy a night on the Spirit of Boston boat with VinoVoyage taking place on Friday, September 23, 2011 from 6:30 - 10:30 pm (located at "Spirit of Boston" luxury ship, 200 Seaport Boulevard). The night features a Champagne reception sponsored by Thienot Champagne complete with hors d'oeuvres and live jazz, over 200 + wines to sample, a full buffet dinner, dancing, and mini - wine seminars on the "Wine Discovery Deck" all while enjoying views of the city. For more information or to purchase tickets ($85.00 per person) , click here. -guest contributor
Philadelphia's Restaurant Weeks runs for two weeks this September. The event takes place Monday, September 12 - Friday, September 16 and Sunday, September 18 - Friday, September 23. More than 100 restaurants will be offering prix fixe menus with prices ranging from $20.00 - $35.00 (plus tax) and over over 50 restaurants will also be offering a three - course lunch option for $20.00. Participating restaurants include The Dandelion, Barbuzzo, Garces Trading Company, Table 31 and Amada. For additional information and a full listing of participating restaurants and their menu, click here. -guest contributor
Get fired up for a spicy evening at East Coast Grill (located at 1271 Cambridge Street) Monday, September 19 - Thursday, September 22, 2011 with Chef-Owner Chris Schlesinger as he serves up the hottest menu around with fresh chilies from Eckert Farm, including the red scorpion chili pepper. Seating times are 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 pm. Call for reservations at 617-491-6568. For more information, click here. -guest contributor
Chucks Fest and Beer Expo takes place Friday, September 9 - Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Toyota Park (7000 South Harlem Avenue). The three day event — presented by Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe — will feature a variety of Mexican, Cajun and BBQ dishes along with 12 different live bands including Sole City Band, Hurricane Gumbo, Steepwater and Green Sugar Band. Watch the Bear's season opener and other college games while sampling 100+ beers. Admission is $5.00. Beer tasting ticket packages range from $30.00 to $45.00. For a full list of times and events or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor
