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Golden Glass

Golden Glass takes place Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at the Fort Mason Center. The event will feature wine and food artisans from around the world and from some of the Bay's top restaurants with benefits going to Slow Food San Francisco. There will be over 250 wines from New Zealand, Italy, France, California and other areas. For a full list of wine and participating restaurants or to purchase tickets (tickets range from $25.00 - $80.00 + fees), click here. - guest contributor

By |2017-09-01T16:31:05-04:00January 31st, 2011|USA Travel|0 Comments
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New England’s Largest Pie Tasting: Rockland, ME

On National Pie Day, Sunday, January 23rd,  Rockland, ME — dubbed “Pie Town USA” by the Food Network when Bobby Flay visited for a pie throwdown — is planning their annual pie-a-thon from 1:00 – 5:00pm when the Historic Inns of Rockland are joined by town businesses and restaurants to welcome hungry pie eaters to the town for the 7th Annual Pies on Parade Pie Tour. The Inns of Rockland will offer tours of their facilities along with keepsake recipe collection and plenty of pie to sample. Move aside Mom’s apple pie, Rockland’s inns and restaurants will serve up everything from Shepherds Pie, Cornish Meat Pasties and gourmet Pizza Pies [...]

By |2017-09-01T15:12:54-04:00January 3rd, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Chicago’s Top Specialty Food Awards

Chicago food aficionados have spoken. Sticky Toffee Pudding from Sticky Toffee Pudding Company was voted Chicago’s City Choice in a contest at the foodspring.com Specialty Food Pavilion at Chicago Gourmet. The winner, a warm cake-based dessert made with dates and buttery toffee sauce, received the most votes during two days of tastings and voting at a food festival this fall. The Chicago contest was extremely close with Sticky Toffee Pudding winning by a single vote, besting Almond Toffee from Amy E’s Bakery. Third place honors went to Dave’s Gourmet for Masala Marinara pasta sauce. Apparently Chicago is a Toffee kinda town. Other sofi Gold Winners in the Chicago City Choice [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:29:02-04:00November 24th, 2010|Food & Drinks, USA Travel|0 Comments
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Coney Island Freaktoberfest

Shmaltz Brewing Company, ringleaders of the new Coney Island Craft Lagers, continues the national launch of its new line of sideshow-themed beers with the seasonal release of Coney Island Freaktoberfest, a Blood Red Lager!! The ultimate Halloween beer, Coney Island Freaktoberfest is brewed with 6 malts, 6 hops, and comes in at 6.66% alc. Upcoming Coney Island Freaktoberfest special events include: Sunday, October 24 @ Beer Revolution (Oakland, CA): Freaktoberfest will be featured alongside other select Coney Island Craft Lagers. Wednesday, October 27 @ Sip (NYC): Donny Vomit, the current MC of the Coney Island Sideshow, will perform his daring act and Freaktoberfest will be the featured beer of the [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:22:01-04:00October 23rd, 2010|Other happenings, Rambling, USA Restaurants, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Master Class at Gordon Ramsay at The London

Executive Chef Anthony Keene and his culinary team will lend their expertise in a Chef’s Master Class— Classic Italian: Pastas and Sauces, hosted at Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood on  Saturday, October 23rd, Guests will learn the art of pasta making and basic sauces preparation for classic Italian dishes. The culinary experience starts with champagne, canapés, and a tour of the award-winning kitchen. The themed menu consists of Ravioli, Fettuccine, Pesto and Tomato-basil sauces and will be accompanied by wine or beer chosen by the restaurant’s Sommelier. Each dish is served in the kitchen as it’s completed. Guests will receive a signature Gordon Ramsay butcher’s apron, copies of [...]

By |2017-09-01T15:14:25-04:00October 16th, 2010|USA Restaurants, USA Travel, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Wine & Spirits Tasting Event

Now in its seventh year, the annual Wine & Spirits event held tomorrow — Wednesday October 13 from 6:30 to 8:30  — honors the 100 wineries that delivered the best overall performances in the magazine's tastings conducted during the past year. The "Wineries of the Year" will be profiled in the Winter issue of Wine & Spirits,  available now on newsstands. In addition to the Wineries of the Year, Wine & Spirits recognizes its "New & Notable" restaurants in the Bay Area that include Baker & Banker, Barbacco, Comstock Saloon, Diamond Lil "Bustaurant", Heirloom Café, Hibiscus, Hog & Rocks, Locanda da Eva, Nombe, and Saison. Each restaurant will serve bites [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:22:01-04:00October 12th, 2010|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Celebrate Shacktoberfest at Shake Shack

Shake Shack’s annual Shacktoberfest celebration takes place through Sunday, October 10th in some New York City and Miami Beach locations. In addition to its regular menu, Shake Shack offers a selection of Shacktoberfest specials inspired by the beloved Bavarian festival. For a limited time, all Shake Shack locations are serving an assortment of Usinger’s sausages (Polish-style Garlic Sausage, Hungarian Sausage and Currywurst) an expanded beverage menu featuring seasonal beers from artisanal producers and special Concretes (Cranberry-Almond Struesel and German Chocolate Cake). Ein Prosit! Enjoy the flavors of Shacktoberfest at every Shake Shack except Citi Field & Saratoga Race Course. Specifically available at: Madison Square Park (corner of 23rd and Madison [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:42:32-04:00October 4th, 2010|Other happenings, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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The Wine Press, North Haven

Our cabertnet was ready for bottling! It's been almost two years since a group of us gathered at The Wine Press to de-stem and crush the grapes that were harvested in central California. During the two years, we gathered periodically at the large modern facility in North Haven for the incredibly fun four-step process to make both wine and memories. The result: 20 cases of our very own homemade wine, camaraderie and lots of new friends. Let me back up and explain. The second step in the wine-making process happened a few weeks after the crush. At that time, we pressed the juice from our grapes and transferred it into [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:05-04:00September 25th, 2010|USA Travel, xyz misc|2 Comments
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5th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival

5th Annual “Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival” to Kick Off September 17 What was once a simple food pairing deeply rooted in the South, shrimp and grits has become a menu must for exclusive restaurants nationwide. September 17 marks the kickoff of the only festival of its kind dedication to this quintessential Southern dish and spotlighting Wild Georgia Shrimp. Set on Georgia’s coast in the storied Jekyll Island Historic District, the popular festival boasts amateur and professional cooking competitions, shrimp boat excursions, shrimp eating contests, cooking demonstrations, races, entertainment and much more. In honor of this popular Southern dish, September has officially been declared “Wild Georgia Shrimp [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:23:32-04:00September 5th, 2010|USA Restaurants, USA Travel|0 Comments
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Wine and Food Festival of Santa Monica, 2010

Sunday, October 10, from 11 pm until 7 pm you can enjoy wine and  food at the Wine and Food Festival of Santa Monica within walking distance of the Santa Monica Pier. You must be 21 to attend The $40 general includes all the wine you can drink plus a food voucher; the $65 VIP entrance fee covers estate wine, upgraded food vouchers and reserved seating. For additional information, visit santamonicawinefest.com

By |2017-08-31T15:38:25-04:00September 2nd, 2010|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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SFChefs 2010

SFChefs 2010 in being held at Union Square in San Francisco, today through August 15th, 2010 to celebrate the local flair and regional flavors of San Francisco. This food, wine and spirits event offers opportunities to interact with notable chefs, mixologists and culinary personalities. Participating chefs include Gary Danko, Tyler Florence and Thomas Keller, among others. SFChefs 2010 will support the Golden Gate Restaurant Association Scholarship Foundation, which grants financial scholarships to students from the Bay Area entering culinary and hospitality programs. To learn more about this event click here.

By |2017-08-31T16:22:02-04:00August 13th, 2010|Other happenings, USA Travel, xyz misc|1 Comment
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The Newport Winefest

The Newport Winefest, a celebration of New England’s culinary culture,  takes place on the water at the picturesque Newport Yachting Center in Rhode Island, August 20-22, 2010. Food personalities to watch for include everyone from The James Beard Awards to Top Chef to Mobil Travel Guides. This currently includes Chef Mary Ann Esposito of PBS series, Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito; Chef Jody Adams, Jonathon Alsop, Chef Patricia Yeo, Chef Peter Kelly; Chef Jason Santos and Chef Tyler Anderson. Skilled chefs will conduct cooking demonstrations on the culinary stage throughout the weekend. Guests will find complimentary tastings of food, wine, beer and spirits at the Grand Tastings. At an [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:10:04-04:00August 12th, 2010|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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New Haven Food & Wine Festival 2010

The third annual New Haven Food & Wine Festival returns on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 from 5 – 7:30 pm to be held during the 2010 Pilot Pen Tennis at Yale. The event provides attendees with an opportunity to experience the city’s award-winning and internationally diverse cuisine. Participating restaurants will serve up a taste of their most famed menu items, while guests will also have the chance to meet one of America’s most renowned chefs, cookbook authors and cooking teachers, Connecticut's own Jacques Pepin. Participating in this year's festival include: 116 Crown (Small Plates), Barcelona (Spanish), Basta Trattoria (Southern Italian), Bentara (Spicy Malaysian), Bespoke (Modern American), Caseus (Fromagerie/Bistro), Central Steakhouse [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:34-04:00August 7th, 2010|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Downtown Santa Monica Farmers’ Market: Gazpacho

The Downtown Santa Monica Farmers’ Market features over 75 farmers, takes up more than 4 blocks and is open on Wednesday (8:30 am - 1:30 pm) and Saturday (8:30 am - 1:00 pm). Acclaimed chefs from the Los Angeles area hunt down the best potatoes, rainbow chard, artisan cheeses or exotic spices. They are sure to find not only the rarest, freshest ingredients, but also the highest quality. Roberto Maggioni, Executive Chef of Locanda del Lago (231 Arizona Avenue in Santa Monica ), regularly buys from the market. Here's a favorite summer recipe made from ingredients he gathers at the market. ZUPPA FRESCA CHILLED GAZPACHO SOUP 4 heirloom tomatoes 1 [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:38:25-04:00August 5th, 2010|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival

Outside Lands Music + Arts Festival offers concert-goers a downright feast. Set in Golden Gate Park this August 14th and 15th, the festival draws fans from across the country with world-class musicians such as Furthur's Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Kings of Leon, The Strokes, My Morning Jacket, Phoenix and Al Green. The festival is also unique for capitalizing on the Bay Area's rich culinary culture as ticket holders are privy to a culinary experience with Bay area restaurants and chefs — such as Pacific Catch, Maverick, and Namu — serving up signature dishes at Taste of the Bay Wine Lands ticket holders can sample wines, take tasting classes and [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:22:02-04:00August 4th, 2010|USA Travel, xyz misc|2 Comments
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Dinners at the Farm in Connecticut

Dinners at the Farm — now in its fourth year — is an open-air celebration of Connecticut's farms, food, and community. For twelve nights in August, River Tavern (Chester, CT) chefs will prepare a multi-course feast of Connecticut grown ingredients on two Connecticut farms, White Gate Farm in East Lyme and Barberry Hill Farm in Madison. Guests will savor course after course of dishes cooked from scratch on the back of a vintage Ford farm truck kitchen. Because sourcing and eating local is the cornerstone of Dinners at the Farm, $10,000 of the event proceeds will benefit the non-profit partners City Seed, Connecticut Farmland Trust, and Working Lands Alliance. These [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:34-04:00August 1st, 2010|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Outstanding In The Field: Chef Scott Anderson

Chef Scott Anderson of the award winning elements restaurant (163 Bayard Lane in Princeton, New Jersey; .www.elementsprinceton.com)  has been invited — for the second year in a row —  to share his innovative menu of seasonal vegetables and ingredients with diners at Mosefund Farm as one of this year’s Outstanding in the Field events. The events are described as “restaurants without walls,” creating unique dining experiences for all participants. On September 4th, 2010 at 3:00pm, Chef Anderson will create a farm to table experience offering diners the chance to enjoy a locally grown and sustainable meal. Guests will join farmers, producers and the chef to sit at a long family-style [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:05:57-04:00July 20th, 2010|Other happenings, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Sweet Georgia Peaches

Peach season is amongst us and the Georgia Peach Commission wants you to take the Peach Promise and pledge to only eat locally grown, sweet Georgia peaches. Why would you want another peach, especially with this year being one of the best peach seasons ever? The Georgia Peach Commission recently made an appearance at the July 4 Peachtree Road Race, passing out 55,000 peaches to all participants as they crossed the finish line, a first for the event! Atlanta, GA – Summer is on the way and as warm temperatures make an entrance – so too does the Georgia Peach season. This year the Georgia Peach Commission is reconfirming its [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:24:20-04:00July 17th, 2010|USA Travel|3 Comments
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Third Annual Taste of The Quarter, Atlantic City

On Monday August 30, The Quarter at Tropicana Casino & Resort — a premier dining, shopping and entertainment complex in Atlantic City — will host the third annual Taste of The Quarter from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Taste of The Quarter three-hour event will feature live entertainment and an array of dishes from more than 15 of The Quarter and Tropicana restaurants including FIN – A Seafood Experience, Carmine’s, The Palm, Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, Red Square, RiRa, P. F. Chang’s China Bistro, A Time for Wine, Planet Rose and more. Guests for Taste of The Quarter must be 21. All proceeds from the Taste of [...]

By |2017-09-03T08:08:40-04:00July 16th, 2010|USA Restaurants, USA Travel|0 Comments
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Brick Oven of Black Rock Opens

Brick Oven of Black Rock, the area’s newest brick oven pizza restaurant, will celebrate their opening with an event this Saturday, July 10 from 12 to 5 pm, offering specials and promotions throughout the day including: - The first 25 customers, plus a random guest at day's end, will receive a $20 gift certificate - Buy one pizza or sub and get a personal pie for free - And from 11am-5pm throughout the month of July, receive 15 percent off your entire bill Brick Oven of Black Rock features over 15 varieties of signature thin crust, wood-fired brick oven specialty pizzas with a combination of standard to more-unique toppings in [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:10-04:00July 8th, 2010|USA Restaurants, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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