Happenings around the US
Stop by to visit the Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck where you can learn about the "black bottle bubbly," nibble on "tapas" and win fun, fabulous prizes! Follow the Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck via Twitter @FreixenetUSA or click here
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
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
Chobani Champion — the first Greek yogurt for children — has partnered with KaBOOM!, the national non-profit dedicated to saving play for America’s children to help celebrate what it means to be a “Champion.” Tomorrow as part of the celebration, Chobai and KaBOOM! will be presenting the Hartford Women’s League Child Development Center with an Innovative Imagination Playground in a Box to encourage creativity and play. If you're in CT, Chobani invites you and your VIC (Very Important Champion) — age 3 to 8 — to join them tomorrow morning, October 18th at 10:00 a.m. as they celebrate the champion in every child and to see the new playground in action! [...]
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.
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
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. [...]
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
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 [...]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
