Iron Chef Elm City

The Fifth Annual Iron Chef Elm City 2012 will be held Sunday April 22, 2012 at 11:45 am at Delia, the Viking Center of New England in Wallingford. The competition is a battle between three chefs, requiring them to demonstrate their culinary prowess, while testing their skills against each other. Each chef must create an appetizer, entrée and dessert using the “secret ingredient,” sponsored by a CT based food company that is revealed at the start of the competition. Competing this year are David Brooks, owner of Judies European Bakery, Ben Gaffney of Atticus Bookstore Cafe and Jeremy Martindale, Executive chef at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale. Jim [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:27-04:00April 5th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|1 Comment

Tapas & Kitchen Tour in New Haven

Attend a tapas reception at Delia in honor of Claire Criscuolo, author, chef and well known restaurateur and owner of Claire’s and BASTA in New Haven. The reception will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m at Delia, the Viking Center of New England, 4 Laser Road, Wallingford. Claire will be introduced by Jane Stern, co-author of dozens of cookbooks and best known for her “Roadfood” series and “Roadfood” column in Gourmet Magazine and emceed by Emmy-winning TV journalist Jocelyn Mimenta. In addition to a silent auction, guests will enjoy complimentary wine provided by The Wine Thief,  and indulge in tapas prepared by some of [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:27-04:00April 1st, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Tuesday Night Farmers Market Cooking Class

Join Taste of Pace on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 6:30-9:30 pm for their Tuesday Night Farmers Market Cooking Class (located at 652 Mateo Street, Suit 207). The class teaches you how to cook based on seasonal availability at the local farmers market. You use the freshest options to create a meal with food from some of Southern California's best farms. To see additional dates or to purchase tickets ($88.12), click here. -guest contributor    

By |2017-08-31T15:38:23-04:00April 1st, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Deerfield Beach Wine & Food Festival

Please your palate, step into your stride and mingle among the best chefs in South Florida at the 2nd Annual Deerfield Beach Wine & Food Festival on Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th, 2012. Friday night kicks-off the festivities with  the VIP Dinner Under-The-Stars; 7 - 10 pm (an intimate 4 course wine and food pairing dinner with your own chef and sommelier), and the Grand Tasting Launch Party; 7:30 to 10 pm, with gourmet food tastings, wine and spirits, with live entertainment to dance the night away. Saturday begins with the Jazz Blues Brunch from 10 am to Noon, with  Bloody Mary's & mimosas followed by  50 chefs [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:42:29-04:00March 24th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Savor Dallas 2012

Savor Dallas 2012 — a wine and food festival  — will take place Friday, March 30 - Saturday, March 31, 2012 and feature a variety of events including an Arts District Wine Stroll, Wine Panel Tasting Seminar, Reserve Tasting, International Grand Tasting and more. Tickets start at $25.00. For a full list of events or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:10:30-04:00March 15th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Boston Restaurant Weeks March 2012

Boston Restaurant Weeks runs for two weeks this March.  Specifically, from Sunday, March 18 to Friday, March 23 and Sunday, March 25 to Friday, March 30 featuring a variety of restaurants offering prix fixe menus for lunch and/or dinner: 2-course lunch for $15.12, 3-course lunch for $20.12, and 3-course dinner for $33.12. For additional information and a full listing or participating restaurants and their menus, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:10:02-04:00March 14th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Cupcakes and Cocktails

Join Give Me Some Sugar for Cupcakes and Cocktails on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at 2205 W. Belmont Ave. At this fun after work activity,  you will learn basic piping and design techniques for cupcakes, each person having a half dozen cupcakes to decorate and take home. For more information or to purchase tickets ($45.00 + fee), click here. - guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:37:31-04:00March 12th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay

Join the Deering State Foundation for the Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm with a variety of events for the whole family including food from seafood markets and restaurants, pontoon boat rides, ongoing music entertainment, a Lil' Shrimp Kids Zone and more. Tickets are $15 for adults or $25 at the gate. Children ages 4-14 are $5.  Admission includes all food, drink, pontoon boat rides and rock climbing. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:42:29-04:00March 10th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Good Food Festival and Conference

The Good Food Festival and Conference celebrates leaders, businesses, and individuals that sustain the burgeoning, locally driven Good Food Movement. This event is open to the public March 15 - 17, 2012, with the conference the 15th - 16th and the festival, the 17th. With a festival celebrating the joys of food, to an industry-driven conference focused on local sourcing, the Good Food Festival and Conference has guest speakers, exhibitions, a trade show, a variety of workshops on how to grow your own food and more. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here, ranging in price from $15 to $250, with children under the age of 12 free on Saturday.

By |2017-09-02T10:05:39-04:00March 5th, 2012|USA Travel|0 Comments

The Grind: Miami’s Burger Battle

Indulge yourself with hamburgers and beer with The Grind: Miami's Burger Battle taking place on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm at the Miami Entertainment Complex (located at 50 NE 14 Street). The event is $75.00 ($85.00 day of event) and includes sampling 30 hamburgers and all of the Blue Moon, wine and drinks you want. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:42:30-04:00March 5th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Cook Like a Wok Star

Join Wok Star Eleanor Hoh for Cook Like a Wok Star on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 6:80-8:30 pm at Coverings, etc. (located at 7610 NE 4th Court). The class will teach you how to cook simple dishes with easy clean-ups. The event will feature three dishes and Vouvray wine. For more information or to purchase tickets ($67.62), click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:42:30-04:00March 4th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Sonoma County Restaurant Week

This is Sonoma County Restaurant Week, which runs through Sunday, March 4, 2012. It featured a variety of restaurants offering three-course dinner menus at $19, $29 and $39. Participating restaurants include K & L Bistro, Palms Grill, Iron Stone, Italian Affair Restaurant and more. For additional information and a full listing or participating restaurants and their menus, click here. - guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:22:00-04:00February 27th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Buckhead Restaurant Week

Buckhead Restaurant Week runs through Sunday, March 4, 2012, featuring a variety of restaurants offering prix fixe menus for dinner at $25.00 and $35.00. Prices do not includes alcohol, tax or gratuity. For additional information and a full listing or participating restaurants and their menus, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:08:46-04:00February 27th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Fun with Fondant

Join Give Me Some Sugar (located at 2205 W. Belmont Avenue)  on Saturday, March 3, 2012  from 2:00 - 4:30 pm for Fun with Fondant. The basic fondant class will teach you how to crumb coat a cake, knead fondant and cover a sweet treat (either cupcakes or a 6-inch cake) with your own fondant and cut-out designs. Everyone gets to take home the goodies they make from the class! For more information or to register for classes ($75.00 + fees), click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:37:31-04:00February 19th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Chicago Restaurant Week February 2012

Chicago Restaurant Week runs from Friday, February 17 – Sunday, February 26,  featuring over 130 restaurants offering three course, prix fixe menus at $22.00 for lunch and $33.00/$44.00 for dinner. Beverages, tax and tip are not included. For additional information or to see a full listing of participating restaurants and their menus, click here. - guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:37:31-04:00February 17th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

TCHO Chocolate Factory Tour

Learn what it takes to make chocolate from bean to bar with the TCHO Chocolate Factory Tour taking place daily at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm at Pier 17. The one hour tour will teach you about the history of chocolate and ends with chocolate tasting including tricks and tips for diagnosing chocolate flavors. The event is free to the public. For more information about the event, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:22:00-04:00February 13th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Beerunch 2012

San Francisco's Beerunch 2012 — a beer and food brunch — takes place Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm at Public House (located at 24 Willie Mays Plaza). Featured beers will include MateVeza, Mill Valley Beer Works, Cascade Apricot Ale, Moonlight Toast and more. Cost is $39.00 per person until February 11 and $49.00 the day of the event. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:22:00-04:00February 9th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Cocktails and Canvas

We Care Academy will host Cocktails and Canvas — a wine tasting and art auction event — Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 6:00 - 10:00 pm at the Sound Table (located at 483 Edgewood Avenue). The event will allow attendee's to mingle, enjoy fine wine, listen to music, view and bid on art. All proceeds will benefit children's arts and education. For more information or to purchase tickets (starting at $25.00), click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:08:46-04:00February 7th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Food Network’s South Beach Wine and Food Festival 2012

Festival Founder and Director Lee Brian Schrager unveiled the 2012 program for Food Network's South Beach Wine & Food Festival taking  place Thursday, February 23 - Sunday, February 26, 2012. . All proceeds from the Festival benefit the Florida International University (FIU) Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center. The Festival will kick-off with Moët Hennessy's The Q presented by Allen Brothers, sponsored by Miami magazine, hosted by Emeril Lagasse and Guy Fieri. The Q will also feature its own after-party, The Q After Dark! The Amstel Light Burger Bash presented by Allen Brothers hosted by Rachael Ray is on Friday, [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:42:30-04:00February 5th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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