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Los Angeles’ Food and Wine Event

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

By |2017-08-31T15:38:24-04:00October 7th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Greenway Mobile Food Fest

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

By |2017-08-31T14:10:03-04:00October 6th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Miami’s Grovetoberfest

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

By |2017-08-31T15:42:31-04:00October 5th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

San Francisco Vintners Market Fall Harvest in the City

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

By |2017-08-31T16:22:00-04:00October 4th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Boston’s Fall Wine Fest 2011

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

By |2017-08-31T14:10:03-04:00October 3rd, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Fukuburger Food Truck to Sit-Down Eatery

Restauranteur Harry Morton has partnered up with one of Las Vegas' best-loved food trucks - Fukuburger - to create a sit-down eatery version in Hollywood. The new eatery — just like the food truck — offers a rock n' roll vibe along with gourmet Japanese/American comfort food. Fukuburger is located at 1634 Cahunega Blvd. - between Sunset and Hollywood Blvd. - and features a menu focused on six burgers including the signature Fuku-burger, Tamago, Buta-Burger, Kinoko and Karai. For more information or to see their menu, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:38:24-04:00October 2nd, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments

Harvest Moon Festival

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

By |2017-08-31T14:08:47-04:00October 1st, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Los Angeles’ Oktoberfest

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

By |2017-08-31T15:38:24-04:00October 1st, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival

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

By |2017-08-31T15:05:56-04:00September 30th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Food Truck Nights on the Bay

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

By |2017-08-31T15:42:31-04:00September 24th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

FREE Tickets – South Bay Food Fest

California's South Bay Food Fest takes place Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Home Depot Center located at 18400 Avalon Blvd in Carson, CA. The event runs from 1:00 - 7:00 pm (12:00 - 7:00 pm for VIP) and will feature over 30 of the top gourmet food trucks along with the best restaurants in the South Bay. The fest will include BBQ and eating competitions, live entertainment, boutique shopping, a kids fun zone with pumpkin patch and more. General admission is $10.00, Family 4-pack $30.oo and VIP $40.00 (includes access one hour early, a commemorative t-shirt and access to the VIP lounge in the American Express Stadium Club). Bite [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:43-04:00September 23rd, 2011|Done Deals, Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments

Atlanta’s Adult Field Day 2011

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

By |2017-08-31T14:08:47-04:00September 22nd, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Union Square Cafe Launches Brunch

New York's Union Square Cafe — 21 East 16th Street — now offers a brunch menu, available Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm that includes Poached Eggs Victor (eggs with Dominican beef and rich hash) at $17, Crispy Fried Polenta with Maple Syrup and Sea Salt at $11 and House-Cured Gravlax with Market Salad, Pickled Beets and a Toasted Bagel $16. Lunch favorites available include the USC Burger ($15) and house-made pastas ($16-$28). The Greenmarket-inspired brunch menu will change weekly based on what is fresh and in season. For more information or to see a full menu, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:11:04-04:00September 20th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments

Indulge Los Angeles

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

By |2017-08-31T15:38:24-04:00September 17th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Chicago Gourment 2011

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

By |2017-08-31T15:37:32-04:00September 16th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Philippe Comes to Boca Raton

Philippe - Chinese Cuisine by Philippe Chow - opened recently in Boca Raton, Florida at 200 East Palmetto Park Road, attracting celebrity fans including Lady Gaga, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Jay-Z and Beyonce. Chef Philippe Chow signature favorites include Chicken Satay, Crispy Beef, Peking Duck and Green Pawns with prices averaging at $50 per person. Philippe features a $29 three-course menu nightly and a daily happy hour — at the bar — from 4 to 6 pm nightly with half-priced cocktails and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. For more information or to make reservations, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:44-04:00September 11th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments

Iowa’s World Food Festival

The World Food Festival - Des Moines' food and entertainment event - will take place Friday, October 7th - Sunday, October 9th, 2011 in downtown Des Moines' East Village. The event will run Friday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 am. Admission is free. For more information, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:44-04:00September 8th, 2011|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments

Florida’s International Wine Challenge

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

By |2017-08-31T15:42:31-04:00September 6th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

The Art of Blind Tasting

The third annual Summit Wine & Food Festival will run Friday, September 9 - Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the Grand Summit Hotel in Summit, New Jersey (located on 570 Springfield Avenue). The Art of Blind Tasting at this event takes place Sunday from 2:30 - 3:30 pm with Master Sommelier Fred Dexheimer illustrating how blind tastes are done on just sight, smell and taste. Tickets for the event are $30. The festival will also include a variety of tastings, seminars and demonstrations. For more information or to purchase tickets for this event and others, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:44-04:00September 5th, 2011|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments

VinoVoyage 2011: Rock the Boat

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

By |2017-08-31T14:10:03-04:00September 4th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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