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Independence After Hours

Running now thru Saturday, October 22, 2011 is Philadelphia's Independence After Hours walking tour and dinner. Attendees dine on a three-course dinner served by colonial townspeople at City Tavern and then "sneak" into Independence Hall for any exclusive tour seeing Philadelphia's founding fathers. Admission is $75.00 for adults, $70.00 for seniors/students/military and $50.00 for children 12 and under. The event takes place every Friday and Saturday at 5:30 pm and runs approximately 2 1/2 hours. For more information, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:05:57-04:00August 27th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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BBQ Bash at The New Haven Open at Yale

The rain didn't stop the hungry attendees from the BBQ Bash yesterday, Sunday, August 21 at the New Haven Open at Yale, sponsored by Niagara Bank — with local chefs grilling outside in the rain, but serving their version of barbecue inside. This event is part of the New Haven Food & Wine Festival. Some of those tasty goodies included: Oaxaca's hanger steak slow-cooked with avocado and maguey leaves, tortillas, pico de gallo and guajillo ancho creme fraiche Union League's barbecued duck leg confit and corn croquettes Ibiza's beef tenderloin with chimachurri, grilled vegetables with romesco sauce Thali's 24-hour smoked tandoori lamb, tandoori ghost pepper chicken wings, baby nan bread [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:45-04:00August 22nd, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|1 Comment
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16th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival

San Francisco's 16th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival will be held September 10-11, 2011 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm daily at Ghirardelli Square (900 North Point Street). For $20.00 participants can sample 15 different types of Ghirardelli Chocolate, sip wine and enjoy chocolate inspired family activities. The festival is used to raise money for Project Open Hand - a San Francisco based organization that provides meals for people living with HIV/AIDS, senior citizens and homebound critically ill persons. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:22:00-04:00August 16th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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New Mexico’s Annual Hatch Chile Festival

New Mexico's Annual Hatch Chile Festival - a two day celebration of their world famous chile crop - will take place Saturday, September 3 - Sunday, September 4, 2011 in Hatch, N.M. (Located at Hatch Municipal Airport). This family friendly event will include chile eating contests, a carnival, food and craft vendors, music and more. Admission is $10 for a carload. For a list of times and events, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-09-03T08:06:53-04:00August 12th, 2011|USA Travel|0 Comments
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New York Restaurant Week Extended Through September 5

New York Restaurant Week is now extended until Monday, September 5th (Saturdays excluded), featuring over 250 restaurants offering three-course lunch and dinner menus, at $24.07 and $35.00 plus tax, respectively. For additional information and a full listing of participating restaurants and their menus, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:11:05-04:00August 10th, 2011|USA Restaurants, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Celebrating Julia Child

August 15th marks the birthday of America's favorite chef Julia Child. Sur la Table (4527 Travis Street, Suite A) invites you to celebrate her life on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm with a French meal reflecting her cooking philosophy. In addition, the chef instructor will share tips, culinary French techniques and recipes easy-entertaining recipes. To purchase tickets ($69 per person) or to learn more, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:10:30-04:00August 4th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Los Angeles Craft Brew Crawl

The second annual Los Angeles Craft Brew Crawl — visiting seven different bars — will take place downtown Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm. Tickets are $49.00+ tax and include a 6-ounce tasting glass and unlimited tastings of over 50 different taps that include New Belgium, Schneider Weisse, Sierra Nevada, Drake's Brewing and more. For more information or to purchase your ticket, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:38:24-04:00August 3rd, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Boston Restaurant Weeks August 2011

Boston Restaurant Weeks runs for two weeks this August.  Specifically, the restaurant weeks will run from Sunday, August 14 to Friday, August 19 and Sunday, August 21 to Friday, August 26 featuring over 200 restaurants offering prix fixe menus for lunch and/or dinner: 2-course lunch for $15.11, 3-course lunch for $20.11, and 3-course dinner for $33.11. Some restaurants participating include Mistral Restaurant, Davio's Boston, Taj Boston, Wine Cellar Restaurant and Warren Tavern.  For additional information and a full listing or participating restaurants and their menus, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:10:03-04:00August 2nd, 2011|USA Restaurants, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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San Francisco Street Food Festival 2011

La Cocina’s San Francisco Street Food Festival brings all of the best food in the Bay Area to one street, once a year, to celebrate the talent, the taste and the entrepreneurial spirit of people who make a living doing what they love to do. The festival  will take place on Saturday, August 20 from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm in the Mission District (located on Folsom Street from 22th to 26th, 23rd and 25th from Treat Street to Shotwell Street) and feature vendors from San Francisco and across the country including Chaac Mool, Azalina’s curry, El Buen Comer and more. Admission is free. For more  information, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:22:00-04:00August 1st, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Monthly Wine & Food Flight Dinners at Regatta

Visit Cape Cod and enjoy a hearty meal with Monthly Wine & Food Flight Dinners at Regatta (4631 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Cotuit, Ma.). Running year round on every second Wednesday of the month Chef and owner of Regatta of Cotuit — Weldon Fizell — puts together four courses accompanied by three wines for $45 per person. Sample courses include Lobster Bisque, Baked Cotuit Oysters, Pan Roasted Cod, Maryland Style Crabcake and more. Tickets can be purchased by calling Regatta of Cotuit at 508.428.5715. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:10:03-04:00July 31st, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Beacon’s 9th Annual Chowder Fest

Beacon's 9th Annual Chowder Fest takes place on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Beacon Restaurant and Bar (25 West 56 Street). Kicking off at 6:30 pm  the event will feature a variety of chowders and dishes including New England style clam chowder, Manhattan style clam chowder, seafood chowder, grilled lobster and more. Also included will be unlimited Brooklyn beer and Beacon's Vodka Spiked Pink Lemonade. For ticket information ($85 per person) or to learn more, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-09-03T08:07:16-04:00July 27th, 2011|USA Restaurants, USA Travel|0 Comments
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Los Angeles’ Food Truck Fight

Celebrate summer on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Japanese American National Museum (369 E. First Street) with delicious food from Los Angeles' Asian and Fusion food trucks. Running from 11:00 am to 5:0o pm attendees can sample food from a variety of gourmet food trucks including Komodo Truck, Bool BBQ Truck, Lomo Arigato Truck, and Dogzilla Hot Dog Truck. A portion of sales from each truck will be donated to support the National Museum's educational programs. For more information, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:38:24-04:00July 26th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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22nd Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Festival

Celebrate the traditions, foods and crafts of the Pennsylvania Dutch at the 22nd Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Festival Thursday, August 11 - Saturday,  August 13, 2011 at The Reading Terminal Market (Located at 12th and Arch Street, Philadelphia).  The three-day festival will run daily from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This family friendly event will include a petting zoo, horse drawn wagon rides, live bluegrass music and traditional foods including chicken pot pie, donuts, ice cream, pies and canned fruits and vegetables that will be available to taste and purchase. The event is free with $4 parking available at the Parkway Garage at 12th & Filbert Streets. For more information, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:05:57-04:00July 21st, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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2011 New Haven Food and Wine Festival

The fourth annual New Haven Food & Wine Festival returns Sunday, August 21 - Thursday, August, 25, 2011 during the New Haven Open at Yale giving guests the chance to sample food, wine and and cocktails from more than twenty of New Haven's top restaurants. Events include: BBQ Bash - Sunday, August 21 - 5:00-7:30 pm Taking place at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, this event will feature chefs from 116 Crown, Caseus, Heirloom, Ibiza, Oaxaca Kitchen, Thali, Union League Cafe and Zinc serving up an outdoor barbeque feast. This event will feature live music. Tickets start at $35. Mixology 101: History of the Cocktail - Monday, August 22 [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:32-04:00July 20th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Los Angeles’ Eat Real Festival

Los Angeles’ Eat Real Festival will take place July 16 and 17, 2011 at Helms Bakery in Culver City (located on 880 Venice Blvd, L.A.). The two-day event will run Saturday 10:30 am – 9:00 pm  and Sunday 10:30 am – 5:00 pm. The festival will  include beer and wine gardens, a homemade goods competition, a cookbook swap, a kimchi class where you learn how to make this traditional Korean dish, and more. Food from popular food trucks and local restaurants including The Hungry Nomad, Crepe’n Around, Belcampo Meat Co., Let’s Be Frank will also be available with all food at the festival costing $5 or less. Admission is free. [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:38:25-04:00July 12th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Miami Spice Summer Restaurant Specials 2011

Miami Spice 2011 - a summer restaurant promotion showcasing Miami’s top restaurants - will run from August 1 - September 30, 2011. The promotion will commence with the 2nd Annual Taste of Miami Spice Kickoff Event & Fundraiser on Thursday, July 28th from 7:00 pm - 10:00 (Located at the Miami Beach Convention Center -1901 Convention Center Drive). The kickoff will feature tastings from a selection of  Miami Spice restaurants and celebrity chefs selling and signing cookbooks. General Admission is $35 in advance or $50 day of event. Participating restaurants in the summer promotion include 1500°, Gotham Steak at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Bourbon Steak, Petit Rouge, The Capital Grille and more. Three course menus [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:42:31-04:00July 11th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Taste of Dallas

The 25th annual Taste of Dallas food festival will take place Friday, July 8 through Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Fair Park located on 1200 S. Second Avenue (Grand Avenue) from 4:00 - 11:00 pm Friday,  11:00 am - 11:00 pm Saturday and 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday.  Participants can sample food from dozens of Dallas' best restaurants including Blue Mesa Grill, Bolla Restaurant, Cheesecake Love, and Dickey's Barbeque Pit. An event for the whole family, the festival will include shopping in the new Taste of Dallas Culinary Marketplace, a Kids Taste Town, and music (stage line up includes Inner City All-Stars, IMAJ, Chad McBride & The Drifters,  Spazmatics and more). Tickets are $8 [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:10:30-04:00July 7th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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A Grand Ole Soupabration to Benefit Elephant Seals

"A Grand Ole Soupabration" on September 10, 2011 pits Central Coast chefs and restaurants competing for the best soups around, at a fundraiser benefiting Friends of the Elephant Seal (see note), a nonprofit organization. The event will be held at 1155 Cayucos Creek Road, Cayucos, CA from noon to 5 pm. Food Network celebrity Chef Rahm Fama and Los Angeles celebrity chef, Dakota Weiss are among the celebrity judges to pick the best one. Festivities include: sampling the artisanal soups  and voting for your favorite soup, a non-alcoholic beverages, horseshoe competitions, raffles,  a silent auction  and a caramel apple dip booth. Tickets, which are now on sale) are $40 per [...]

By |2017-09-01T15:09:14-04:00June 30th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Well-Seasoned Chef Series

The  Atlanta Botanical Garden will hold its  Well-Seasoned Chef Series  - a culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen where chefs prepare a four-part tasting menu with food freshly harvested from the Edible Garden - every first and and second Tuesday of the month from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Located at 1345 Piedmont Ave NE the series runs from now through mid-October. Featured chefs will include Jay Swift (July 5), Ford Fry (July 12),  Shane Touhy (August 2), Piero Premoli (September 6) and Gary Donlick (September 13). Cost per session is $115.00. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:08:48-04:00June 29th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Strawberry Festival Hindinger Farm

Hindinger Farm Strawberry Festival will be held Jun 18 from 11 am to 5 pm (Raindate, Jun 19) at Hindinger Farm 835 Dunbar Hill Road, Hamden, CT. The festival will offer hot dogs and hamburgers from Glenwood Drive-In, Strawberry Ice Bream made with fresh strawberries from Kelly's Kone Konnection and fresh strawberry shortcake. Also available: Hoops game baseball toss, tractor drawn rides to explore the farm plus Brian the Magician (from noon to 4 pm), Temporary Tattoos (from 1 pm to 3 pm).

By |2017-08-31T15:40:32-04:00June 13th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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