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The Festival of Chocolate

The Festival of Chocolate takes place Saturday, November 19 - Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Palm Beach Convention Center (650 Okeechobee Boulevard) in West Palm Beach, Florida. The event runs 10:00 am - 6:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am - 5:00 pm on Sunday. Designed for the whole family, there will be chocolate and wine pairings, Kids 4 Chocolate where kids get to make their own chocolate masterpieces, chocolate trivia, demonstrations and more. For more information or to purchase tickets (General Admission for Adults $12 and Children 2-12 years old $8), click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:42:30-04:00November 5th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Grilled Cheese and Craft Beer at the American Grilled Cheese Kitchen

San Francisco's the American Grilled Cheese Kitchen and Shmaltz Brewing Company are joining forces Sunday, November 6, 2011 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm for a unique beer pairing experience. Attendees will enjoy artisanal grilled cheeses and baked treats which will complement a variety of Schmaltz Brewing beers. The event takes place at the American Grilled Cheese Kitchen located at 1 South Park. For more information or to purchase tickets ($35 + registration fees), click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:22:00-04:00November 3rd, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Long Island Restaurant Week November 2011

The sixth annual Long Island Restaurant Week runs Sunday, November 6 - Sunday, November 13, 2011, featuring over 20 restaurants - including some in Cedarhurst, Rosyln, Island Park, Bellport and Brookhaven Hamlet. Each will offer a three-course prix fixe dinner nightly for $24.95 (except Saturday when it will only be offered until 7 pm). For additional information and a full listing of participating restaurants and menus click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:40-04:00November 1st, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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DELICA Master Sushi Chef Series

Join DELICA Sushi Chef Mikiko Ando on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm for Sushi 101. Participants will learn through a hands-on class how to prepare handrolls, temarizushi and other specialized sushi styles. Afterward take home these tips to impress friends and family! Class fee is $100 that includes all ingredients and supplies. The event takes place at DELICA located on 1 Ferry Building, Shop 45. For more information on this event and other events, click here. - guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:22:00-04:00October 31st, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Las Vegas Celebrates a Taste of Fall Flavors

Enjoy a taste of fall with Las Vegas' Aria Resort & Casino's Restaurants as they bring exclusive autumn-inspired menus from chefs and restaurateurs Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Michael Mina, Sirio Maccioni and Shawn McCalin. Fall flavors will include a variety of seafood dishes including Smoked Pacific Hamachi, Mediterranean Sea Bream Carpaccio and Heirloom Tomato Soup with lobster grilled cheese featured on Aria's tasting menus. Other fall flavors celebrated will be Chef jean Georges Vongerichten's highlight of the classic seasonal ingredient cranberries and the incorporation of the truffle at its prime flavor. For more information on this fall's flavors, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:40-04:00October 30th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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New Haven Restaurant Week November 2011

New Haven Restaurant Week runs from Sunday, November 6 - Friday, November 11, 2011,  featuring 36 restaurants offering three course, prix fixe menus at  $16.38 for lunch and $29.00 for dinner. For additional information or to see a full listing of participating restaurants and their menus, click here. As an addition to this week-long dining adventure, New Haven Restaurant Week is partnering with presenting sponsor, Citizens Bank, to raise funds for Connecticut Food Bank. At each participating restaurant, diners will be encouraged to make a one dollar donation to Connecticut Food Bank, where one dollar feeds one person for an entire day.  This donation will allow any customer to leave [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:30-04:00October 30th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Chefs with Heart

Join the New England Culinary Group as they present Chefs with Heart — an evening of cuisine, music, and dancing — on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at the Westport Inn (1595 Post Road East Westport, CT) for a 6:30 pm cocktail hour, followed with dinner and dancing at 7:30 pm. The night will feature various chefs each preparing one course + hors d’oeuvres and music by the Bruce Coviello Group. The event is $150 per person with proceeds from CHEFS with HEART going to The American Heart Association. To make reservations or to learn more, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:41-04:00October 25th, 2011|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Gourmet and Fusion Dessert Tasting and Culture Tour

Experience a taste of New York City with Gourmet and Fusion Dessert Tasting and Culture Tour on Saturday, October 29, 2011. The tour starts at 3 W 18th Street at 11:00 am and run approximately 2.5 hours. Treats may include anything from Italian cookies and pastries, chocolate bonbons, the classic New York City cupcake to tart and icy frozen yogurt. At least six tastings will be included on your tour. For more information or to purchase tickets ($55), click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:11:04-04:00October 23rd, 2011|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Crawl in Boston

Get ready for a night of partying on Saturday, October 29, 2011  with Boston's 8th Annual Halloween Crawl/Costume Crawl of the Faneuil Hall Area. The Crawl will be in support of Julie's Family Charity — a community based family support and education program committed to the development of strong, healthy family functioning. The event costs $5.00 will all proceeds going to the charity — that includes a crawl in Boston nametag, beverage koozie, wristband to guarantee drink specials and no covers and free appetizers at most bars. For more information or to see a list of the full schedule, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:10:02-04:00October 22nd, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Martinis for New Music

Enjoy a night of martinis, mingling and merrymaking with Martinis for New Music at Marty's Martini Bar on Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. This free event is designed to support the efforts of Chicago Composers Orchestra with all donations going toward their cause. For more information or to sign up, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:37:32-04:00October 21st, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery – Fort Collins, CO

Just like Tom (Patrick Dempsey) in Made of Honor said while waiting in a long line "This is the best bakery in the world. That’s why it is worth waiting for," I have found an eatery worth waiting in line for called Snooze — a small chain of four restaurants currently in Colorado. Established in 2006 by hospitality, journeyman turned entrepreneur Jon Schegel, Snooze’s success has lead to the opening of  an additional Colorado-based Snooze eatery this year plus one in California. Open only for breakfast and lunch (Monday - Friday from 6:30 am - 2:30 pm and Saturday - Sunday from 7:00 am - 2:30 pm), Snooze's goal is to [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:41-04:00October 20th, 2011|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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French Spice Fall Restaurant Specials 2011

Experience a taste of France with Miami's French Spice fine dining promotion taking place November 1 - 30, 2011 offering specially priced three-course lunches and dinners from bistro to gourmet restaurants .(Bistro $15 for lunch, $25 dinner; Gourmet $22 and $35.) Participating restaurants include Vita by Baoli, La Goulue: Bel Harbour, Atrio At Conrad, Otentic, and many more. For more information, click here.

By |2017-08-31T15:42:31-04:00October 16th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Home Recovery 5th Annual Wine Tasting

New Haven's Home Recovery will host their annual wine tasting event on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at Kelly's Restaurant and Bar (located at 196 Crown Street). The event will include wine from six vendors, hors d' oeuvres and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit the programs of New Haven Home Recovery — a non-profit agency promoting the independence of women and children who are confronted with homelessness, HIV/AIDS and behavioral health issues. For more information or to purchase tickets ($50 per person or $90 per couple), click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-09-03T08:06:21-04:00October 16th, 2011|USA Travel|0 Comments
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Harbor Sweets Fall Factory Tours

Take a fall factory tour of Harbor Sweets (located at 85 Leavitt Street, Salem, MA) this October and get a close up of chocolate being hand molded all the way to being wrapped and gift packaged. Guest's will also get the opportunity to enjoy tasty almond butter crunch covered in white chocolate after touring the New England chocolate factory. This October the free factory tours take place five days a week at 9:oo am, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. The tour is described as a cross been Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory and Santa's Workshop.' For more information about Harbor Sweets or Factory Tours, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:10:03-04:00October 15th, 2011|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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An Evening of Food and Photography

New York Kitchen invites you to enjoy an evening of food and photography Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at 411 Gallery at Digital Plus (located at 411 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn). The event will include thirty prints on display by photographer Myriam Babin with food provided by selected NYC restaurants including Gramercy Tavern, Market Table and Txikito plus a silent auction of all the  photographs, bottles of wine, and dinners at selected restaurants with a dinner for two at Gramercy Tavern. Photographer Myriam Babin created the New York Kitchen — a blog documenting the scenes behind New York City restaurants — by combining her photography and interest [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:11:04-04:00October 13th, 2011|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Farm to Table Dinner at The Langham

Join Langham hotel (located at 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA) tomorrow Wednesday, October 19, 2011 as they host a "Farm to Table" dinner featuring beer from Craftsman Brewing Company and the cooking of Chef de Cuisine Erick Schuster of  The Terrace restaurant. Dinner is five-course tasting menu paired with a variety of Craftsman beers including 1903 Lager, Heavenly Hefe, Sour Grapes, Oktoberfest and more. Throughout the dinner, Chef Schuster and Brewer Mark Jilg of Craftsman Brewing Company will explain the characteristics of each dish and beer pairing. The evening begins with a cocktail reception in the hotel’s Lobby Lounge at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:42-04:00October 13th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Juice It Up! Expands Presence in California

Juice It Up! — a California-based smoothie and juice bar chain — known for serving blended-to-order real fruit smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices and healthy snacks, is increasing its presence in Southern California by opening up to five new locations over the next year in the Los Angeles area. The new locations — planned to open by the end of 2012 — include Santa Monica, Century City, Culver City and West LA. Recognized as Southern California’s original smoothie and juice bar, Juice It Up! smoothies are consistently voted “best tasting” among the top smoothie bar chains. Their blends include classic smoothies, power blends, Brazilian blends, non-dairy blends and more. For more information [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:38:24-04:00October 13th, 2011|Other happenings, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Taste of Atlanta

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

By |2017-08-31T14:08:47-04:00October 11th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Crystal Boots and Silver Saddles Western Gala

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 [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:08:47-04:00October 9th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Boston Vegetarian Food Festival

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

By |2017-08-31T14:10:03-04:00October 8th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|1 Comment
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