Special Holiday Cooking Class

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

By |2017-08-31T15:05:56-04:00November 26th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Downtown Boston Wine and Cupcake Tasting

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

By |2017-08-31T14:10:02-04:00November 26th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Philadelphia Winter Beerfest

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

By |2017-08-31T15:05:56-04:00November 23rd, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

NH Restaurant Week Helps Feed Homeless

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

By |2017-08-31T15:40:29-04:00November 22nd, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Perfect Thanksgiving Wine Selections

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

By |2017-08-31T14:08:47-04:00November 16th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Chicago Tea Garden Tea Tastings

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

By |2017-08-31T15:37:32-04:00November 6th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

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

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

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

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

Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck Rolls Into DFW Nov 3-5

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

By |2017-08-31T14:10:30-04:00October 29th, 2011|USA Restaurants, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

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

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

Celebrate Champions at the Hartford Women’s League Center

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! [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:41-04:00October 17th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

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

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

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

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

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

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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