The Boston Wine Expo — a week long celebration of food and wine — takes place Monday, January 16 - Sunday, January 22, 2011 at the Seaport World Trade Center (200 Seaport Boulevard). Events will include A Global Adventure in a Glass on January 21-22, featuring over 300 wineries from around the world with over 1,800 wines to sample. For more information or to purchase tickets (prices vary), click here. -guest contributor
Get to know Miami beyond South Beach with the Little Havana Food Tour on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm in Little Havana. The tour will teach you about Cuban cuisine through tasting and stories about the foods you sample. Some of the tastings will include empanadas, margaritas, homemade mamey and flan ice cream plus more. Tickets cost $59.00 and includes all tax and food. Groups will meet at the address disclosed after tickets have been purchased. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor
The Barcelona Wine Bar and Restaurant will be hosting The Classics on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 7:00 pm (located at 155 Temple Street in the Omni New Haven Hotel). The event will classic and noteworthy cocktail and coordination bar bite preparation. The event is $30.00 per person. For more information or to learn about making reservations, click here. -guest contributor
Everything Chocolate — a tasting tour of the finest chocolate drinks, desserts and pastries — takes place Sunday, January 8, 2012 from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm. The tour meets in front of the City Bakery located at 3 West 18th Street #1 and will include hot chocolate, chocolate bonbons, chocolate cannoli, chocolate rugelach and more. To see a full list of dates or to purchase tickets ($55.00 + fee), click here. - guest contributor
Bock Fest — a seasonal beer fest in Los Angeles to celebrate the best beer from around the world — takes place Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at Olympic Collection (11301 Olympic Boulevard). Featured beers will include Bierbitzch, Hell Lager, Schlagl Ale, XXX Weisse, Breakaway Spirits and more. For more information or to purchase tickets which include a souvenir mug and unlimited drinking ($25.00), click here. -guest contributor
Philadelphia Restaurant Weeks will run for two weeks, specifically from Sunday, January 22 - Friday, January 27 and Sunday, January 29 - Friday, February 3, 2012. Participating restaurants will offer dinner for $35.00 and many will offer a three course lunch for $20.00 (tax, alcohol and gratuity not included). For a list of participating restaurants and their menus, click here. - guest contributor
Cookie Swap for a Cause takes place Sunday, December 18, 2011 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm at 281 Summer Street. The teams at swap.com and Boston Food Swap have partnered with the Glad to Give campaign that will donate $.10 for every cookie swapped to Cookies for Kids with Cancer. Bring a batch of cookies along with 40 copies of your recipe to swap and if you do not bake you can have a Glad container filled with cookies for a $20 donation. For more information or to register (event is free or based on donation), click here. - guest contributor
Join House of Rock on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 7:00 pm for Rocking Around the Christmas Tree (located at 731 Peachtree Street on corner of Peachtree and 4th). The night will feature the Nine Inch Neils (Neil Diamond Tribute) and The Jagged Stones (Rolling Stones Tribute) along with one complimentary Chick-fil-A sandwich, unlimited sodas and access to the dessert bar. Those 21 and older will also receive two glasses of complimentary beer or wine. The suggested donation for the night is $7.00 and non-perishable food item. For more information, click here. -guest contributor
Enjoy an evening of delicious desert tasting, Miami's top cupcake challenge, entertainment and more as the Shops at Sunset Place hosts How Sweet it is...A Taste of the Holidays on Thursday, December 8, 2011. The event runs from 6:00 - 9:00 pm on the first level by Niketown (5701 Sunset Drive). All proceeds will go towards Neighbors4Neighbors a non-profit organization helping families in need. For more information or to purchase tickets ($20.00 per person with children 7 and under free; family package is 4 for $60.00), click here. -guest contributor
Learn how to brew your own ginger beer on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm with pariSoma classes (located at 169 11th Street). During the class you will get the chance to start a batch of ginger beer, bottle another and try samples. Each participant will go home with two 22-ounce bottles and the knowledge on how to make future batches of their own. For more information or to purchase tickets ($40.00 + tax until November 30 or $55.00 + tax after November 30), click here. -guest contributor
Plan a date night with Give Me Some Sugar's Couples Cake Decorating Class on Friday, December 9, 2011 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm. You and a guest will receive a 6 inch by 3 inch cake to decorate with buttercream. Basic piping techniques will be taught along with decorating tips. Everyone will get to take home their masterpiece. The event will take place at Give Me Some Sugar located at 2205 W. Belmont Avenue. For additional dates or to purchase tickets ($150 + fee), click here. -guest contributor
Join Chef Judson Todd Allen tomorrow, Friday, December 2, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm at Kenmore Live Studio (located at 678 North Wells) as he shares secrets on preparing festive dishes for this years holiday entertaining. The event also celebrates Chef Allen's debut in the December issue of Essence Magazine. Help make this a true winter white evening by coming dressed in your best white attire. For more information or to make reservations (event is free), click here. -guest contributor
Taste of Facebook — the largest food festival and cupcake competition — takes place Sunday, December 18, 2011 from 1:00 - 6:00 pm at 200 Peachtree Street. The event will feature over 25 vendors and 12 top cupcake/pastry chefs as they compete for best cupcake chef on Facebook. Entry tickets are $21.49 that include 12 taste coupons. The event is an Atlanta Women Entrepeneurs annual fundraiser and cupcake war providing funds for AWE workshops, educational and workspace needs. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. -guest contributor
Learn how to prepare a special holiday meal along with appetizers with a Special Holiday Cooking Class Friday, December 2, 2011 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm at the JNA Institute of Culinary Arts (located at 1212 South Broad Street). Afterward sit and enjoy what you have prepared. The class includes an official chef hat and apron to keep, delicious recipes to learn and cook, a night of fun and more. For more information or to purchase tickets ($47.47), click here. -guest contributor
Join Downtown Boston Rotary Club Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 6:15 - 8:30 pm for an evening of cupcakes and wine. The event takes place at 45 Province Street Condominiums in Downtown Boston. An optional tour of a penthouse unit and its amenities will begin at 6:15 with a variety of white wines tastings along with Cakeology Cupcakes taking place at 7:00. Proceeds from this event will benefit the community service projects performed by the Downtown Boston Rotary Club. For more information or to purchase tickets ($41.99), click here. - guest contributor
Philadelphia's Winter Beerfest takes place Thanksgiving weekend on Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm or 6:00 - 10:00 pm. The event will have over 100 types of beer including spiced ales, wheat beers, pilsners, pale ales, ciders and more on tap. Food will be available with some free treats. This years Beerfest will take place at Union Transfer located at 1026 Spring Garden Street. For more information or to purchase tickets ($33.00 or $43.00 at the door), click here. -guest contributor
Finally a website that allows you to find and organize recipes from multiple publishers. Project Foodie — a search site providing access to over 125,000 recipes from magazines and food shows — allows individuals to search from more than 40 different publications and television shows. Publications include Bon Appétit, Cooking Light, Cook’s Illustrated, Fine Cooking, Food & Wine, Gourmet, Southern Living and many more. As a bonus, Project Foodie allows members to organize their recipes by personalizing them with Project Foodie categories or according to their own personal needs. To search recipes or start your own account, click here. -guest contributor
Want to know which wine will work best for turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes and more on Thanksgiving? Join Sherlock's Wine Merchant Brookhaven on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm for their Perfect Thanksgiving Selection. Bring in your Thanksgiving menu and the staff will help match wines to your menu. Sherlock's Wine Merchant Brookhavenis located at 4062 Peachtree Road. The event is free. For more information, click here. -guest contributor
Mark your calendars as the countdown to the First Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival has begun. Bringing national and international consumers to one of the most visited and picturesque destinations in the world, the inaugural event will take place March 15 - 18, 2012. Celebrating Star Chefs, Wines and Spirits of The Americas, Mexican Gastronomy and special guest of honor, Ferran Adrià — this festival will feature approximately 30 events over four days, including the best that Canada, USA, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru have to offer in terms of talent, wineries, spirits and culture. A sampling of the festivals events include: Beyond El Bulli: The Future of [...]
Sample a variety of teas at Chicago Tea Garden (2023 West Carroll Avenue, Unit C202) on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. The tea tastings include sampling 10-15 teas, learning about tea preparation, the basics of tea and more. The event is free and requires only prior registration. To register for this event or for another date, click here. To learn more about Chicago Tea Garden visit their website by clicking here. -guest contributor
