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Fairchild’s Annual International Mango Festival

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden — an organization dedicated to conserving the world of tropical plants - will host the International Mango Festival on July 9-10, 2011 from 9:30 to 4:30 pm daily at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL. The festival features lectures, culinary demonstrations, brunch, a mango display plus the salt of food and botanical at. Special kid activities. Admission: Free for Members. Non-members: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up and $12 for children 6-17.  For additional info click here.

By |2017-09-03T08:08:09-04:00June 2nd, 2011|USA Travel|0 Comments
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San Francisco Dine About Town June 2011

San Francisco Dine About Town 2011 runs from Wednesday, June 1 to Wednesday, June 15. It will feature over 100 restaurants offering two-course lunches and three-course dinners. Pricing is $17.95 to $34.95. For additional information and a full list of participating restaurants and their menus, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:22:00-04:00May 31st, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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New Haven’s Downtown Culinary Tour

Explore downtown New Haven's food culture with the Downtown Culinary Tour on June 4, 2011 at 10:45 a.m. Departing from John Davenport's Restaurant at the Top of the Park (Omni New Haven Hotel ) the tour stops at nine restaurants and eateries that may include Louis' Lunch, The Cupcake Truck, and York Noodle House. Tickets $59. For information and reservations call 203.777.8550. Additional Tours will take place July 9, August 6, September 17, October 15, November 12, and December 10, 2011. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:40:32-04:00May 30th, 2011|USA Restaurants, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Bay Area Brew Fest

San Francisco's 2nd Annual Brew Fest will take place June 11, 2011 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 at Fort Mason (Located at the intersection of Marina Blvd. and Buchanan Street) featuring dozens of beers such as Sierra Nevada, Wittekerke, Singha Beer and Blue Moon. Plus a number of San Francisco’s food trucks — Tomkat, Southern Sandwich, and Hapa Ramen. Tickets start at $40.00. For more information click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:22:00-04:00May 27th, 2011|Other happenings, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Prudential Center’s Farmer Market

Prudential Center's Farmer Market will take place every Thursday from 11:00 am - 6:00 starting today, May 19th and will go until October 27, 2011 (Located outside on Boylston Plaza in Boston, MA). The market will offer fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables, a variety of cheese and breads, organic goods and more. For more information click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:10:04-04:00May 19th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Cheese 101, Boston

Attend Cheese 101 on June 3, 2011 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Boston Center for Adult Education (122 Arlington St., Boston) to learn how cheese is made, what differentiates the varieties, how to select and care for, plus more. The best way to learn about cheese is to eat it! You'll sample different styles of cheeses as you learn, and sip a variety of adult beverages for good measure. To purchase tickets (Tuition: $40.00 Member Cost: $35.00 Materials Cost: $16.00) or learn more click here. - guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:10:04-04:00May 16th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Movie Night at Fairchild

Join Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden - an organization dedicated to conserving the world of tropical plants - for dinner and a picnic on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm located at 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL. Pack your  own picnic or choose from a variety of  options at Lakeside Café as you watch "Eat.Love.Pray." Arrive early to go on a sunset tram tour or take a stroll through the tropical botanical gardens. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. Movies begin at 8:00 p.m. Admission: $10 for Members, $15 for Non-members and free for children 5 and under. For more information click here.

By |2017-08-31T15:42:31-04:00May 15th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Avocado wants to be Friends

With a pitchfork in one hand and an iPhone in the other, today’s more tech savvy farmers are turning their computers on in attempts to win the Facebook and Twitter generations back to produce. Hey, attention spans are shrinking. The youth have no patience to head to the farmer's market on the weekend, selectively squeezing vegetables to pick the best one. Hey, there is something else more interesting, I'm already distracted. So, what are farmers to do? Let their consumers slip away into pre-packaged buying trends. No, they say. A whole new generation of farmers is allowing the modern shopper (internet browser) to the access the freshest, hand-picked produce.... right [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:21:26-04:00May 12th, 2011|Food & Drinks, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Atlanta Wine and Food, Midtown 2011

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is a weekend full of the food and spirits of the South in Midtown, May 19-22, 2011 with this year's themes: Old Traditions, New Traditions, and Imports & Inspirations. Choose from the 3-Day, VIP, and Connoisseur packages -tickets ranging from $500.00 to $2500.00 respectively - for a variety of cooking demonstrations, food tastings, seminars, and more.  This festival commemorates the best foods and drinks of the South with fare fare from D.C. to Texas that includes Fried Chicken & Honey, Cured Meats, Booze & Chocolate and more. For questions or tickets (starting at $65.00), click here.

By |2017-08-31T14:08:48-04:00May 10th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Barrington Hall Cooking Classes

Heading to a cooking class at Barrington Hall, I entered through the back door, straight into the kitchen, like a personal guest at this majestic antebellum mansion in Roswell (GA).  Here, I was greeted by a table set for eight with empty, white plates, like blank canvases awaiting the works of art that were to be prepared during our “Cooking with Fresh Herbs” class at the cooking school. Our instructor was Chef John Wilson, an engaging and charismatic chef, who began with a few talking points about fresh herbs,  joking with the group before we began our collective cooking effort. Chef Wilson dished out assignments – some minced garlic, others [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:50-04:00May 9th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Atlanta’s Downtown Restaurant Week May 2011

Atlanta's Downtown Restaurant Week runs from Saturday, May 28 to Sunday, June 5. It will feature 26 restaurants offering three-course dinner menus. Pricing is $25.00 to $35.00 plus tax. For additional information and a full listing of participating restaurants and their menus, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:08:48-04:00May 7th, 2011|Other happenings, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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9th Annual Italian Festival, Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s South 9th Annual Italian Festival will run May 14-15, 2011 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily (Located on South 9th Street from Fitzwater to Federal Street). Join the merchants of Philadelphia’s South Street Market for the Annual Italian Festival which will feature a variety of vendors, live entertainment, a half-ball contest and more. Free Admission. For more information, click here.

By |2017-09-03T08:08:18-04:00May 3rd, 2011|USA Travel|0 Comments
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San Francisco’s The Dinner Detective

The Dinner Detective is America’s largest murder mystery comedy dinner show. Attendees enjoy a four-course meal while trying to solve a hilarious murder case, with a prize package for the evenings top detective. Everyone is a suspect! Tickets start at $74.95 with various dates/times throughout the week. For more information, click here.

By |2017-08-31T16:22:01-04:00April 30th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2011

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is a weekend full of the food and spirits of the South in Midtown, May 19 - 22, 2011. Choose between the 3-Day, VIP, and Connoisseur packages for a variety of cooking demonstrations, food tastings, seminars, and much more. The three festival themes include  Old Traditions, New Traditions, and Imports & Inspirations. The Festival was started to commemorate the best foods and drinks of the South. Cuisine and drinks available to guests includes fare from D.C. to Texas. Tickets start at $75. For questions, to purchase tickets or find additional information, click here.

By |2017-08-31T14:08:48-04:00April 26th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Global Street Food, Los Angeles

Explore street food from around the globe on Sunday, May 1, 2001 by joining KCRW and The SMC Associates for Global Street Food with Evan Kleiman — host of KCRW’s Good Food — and OC Weekly’s Gustavo Arellano from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at The Broad Stage at 1310 11th Street, in Santa Monica. Enjoy samples from some of L.A.‘s best food trucks, including Mariscos Jalisco, Let’s Be Frank, India Jones, Piaggio Gourmet on Wheels and the Nom Nom Truck. Tickets are $40.00 - $42.50. For more information or to purchase tickets click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:51-04:00April 24th, 2011|Other happenings, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Flavors of the Avenue Afterparty

On April 30, 2011, the Bottle Shop will host Flavors of the Avenue Afterparty –  Beer Tasting Block Party from 5 – 8 pm at After Flavors on 1837 East Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia. Listen to live music as you sample beer which will include Yards, Flying Dog, Wells and Young’s, Timmermans, Lefebvre, and Belhaven. For more information, click here.

By |2017-08-31T15:05:57-04:00April 21st, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Six Taste Food Tour Los Angeles

Get a glimpse of downtown Los Angeles while tasting food from a variety of eateries such as Micelli, Loteria, Angelato and Boardner’s with Six Taste Food Tours. Tours meet in Pershing Square at the corner of Olive Street and 5th Street (532 South Olive Street) every Saturday at 1:30 and 2:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm for a  three and a half hour tour featuring landmark sites including Pershing Square, the Bradbury Building and the Richard Riordan Central Library. Highlights include pupusas, mac and cheese, and modern Thai cuisine. To purchase tickets ($60.00) or to see a listing of other tours click here. - guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:38:25-04:00April 18th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Champagne Sabering

Got at least $500 to throw away and really want to make it rain? Well, you've still probably got nothing on Zane Lamprey, who just happen to set the world record for Champagne sabering during the most recent Superbowl. In fact, Lamprey not only broke the record - he shattered it! As part of the annual Celebrity Beach Bowl festivities, Zane Lamprey, the host of HDNet’s “Drinking Made Easy,” set a new world record by opening 31 champagne bottles with a saber in less than one minute. The stunt was taped live and in 3D by DIRECTV film crews on Super Bowl 'Saturday' in Dallas, Texas.  Lamprey destroyed the previous [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:52-04:00April 5th, 2011|Other happenings, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Gluten and Allergen Free Expo

Living Without magazine will present a Gluten and Allergen Free event from April 29 - May 1, 2011 from 10am to 4 pm at The Wyndham Hotel  (3000 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Illinois). The expo will feature about 70 gluten and allergen free vendors including Whole Foods, Enjoy Life and Gluten-Free Oats. Attendees can sample products, learn to cook, and much more. To purchase tickets ($10.00 online and $15.00 at the door) or to see a schedule of events visit: https://gfafexpo.com/

By |2017-09-01T15:10:14-04:00April 3rd, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Boston Wine Festival

Boston’s 22nd annual wine festival — the national’s longest running food & wine pairing series — is underway at the Boston Harbor Hotel and runs through April 1, 2011. The event on March 31 will feature Maison Joseph Drouhin. Family owned for 130 years, Joseph Drouhin offers a variety of wines from their Burgundy vineyards. Boston Harbor's Hotel chef, Daniel Bruce will present Burgundian-style cuisine paired with their wines. To purchase tickets ($175) or to learn additional details about this or other events, click here. - Guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:10:04-04:00March 23rd, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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