Happenings around the US
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
My dinner assignments were chocolate chip cookies, croissants, dinner rolls, French baguette and flowers. I ordered the croissants from a fundraiser and hoped I could pick up the rest from “MY” new grocery store, Elm City Market. I am a Market “member,” but it is open to the public. Although prices are the same, as a member (you can buy in for $200 and hope for profits someday down the road), you may get some discounts. I was in luck! Although the store sells many organic and local origin items, it also has mainstream brands… like the Pillsbury pre-cut chocolate chip cookies I needed. I also picked up local Chabaso [...]
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
This fall’s New Haven Restaurant Week raised over $13,000 in donations for Connecticut Food Bank. With over $8,000 in donations from diners along with an initial donation of $5,000 from Citizens Bank, New Haven Restaurant Week was able to feed over 13,000 Connecticut residents for an entire day. With the dollars raised, Connecticut Food Bank can purchase five times the amount of food at wholesale value, so every dollar donated equals $5 worth of food at wholesale value. These significant donations are very impactful, especially during the holiday season. Thanks to all New Haveners who donated! - 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
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
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
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
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
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 [...]
