Events

March 27 - April 2

Wednesday October 20, 2010 through Wednesday May 18, 2011

The 5 O'Clock Club
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Boston, MA
http:/­/­www.culinaryguild.org/­events.html
New this year to the Culinary Guild calendar, the 5 o’clock Club is an opportunity for members to gather informally over complimentary appetizers and discounted signature cocktails provided by the host restaurateur or chef, who also gives a short culinary-related presentation. The 5 o’clock Club is held on the third Wednesday of the month between 5:30-7:30 PM. more »

Wednesday February 2, 2011 through Wednesday May 25, 2011

Blackstone Valley Secret Ingredient Food tours
6:00pm - 9:00pm
RI
http:/­/­www.blackstoneculinaria.com/­
Since 2009, the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council has been offering weekly food tours in various dining establishments and attractions throughout the Blackstone Valley. Almost 50 restaurants and attractions have participated in the program that generally consists of a demonstration of how foods or drinks are made and a meal.

Friday March 4, 2011 through Sunday March 27, 2011

South West Regional Barista Competition
9:00am - 3:00pm
Hollywood, CA
http:/­/­usbaristachampionship.org/­?p=southwest
If you've decided to take your barista abilities and knowledge to the next level, come to this amazing event where you can partner with roasters, co-workers, customers, industry counterparts and friends to develop your flair and become more familiar with your coffee, technique and equipment.

Friday March 25, 2011 through Sunday March 27, 2011

New Orleans Roadfood Festival
11:00am - 6:00pm
New Orleans, LA
http:/­/­www.neworleansroadfoodfestival.com/­
Roadfood is non-franchised, sleeves-up food made by cooks, bakers, pitmasters, and sandwich-makers who are America’s culinary folk artists. It is almost always informal and inexpensive; and the best Roadfood restaurants are colorful places enjoyed by locals (and savvy travelers) for their character as well as their menu. Come celebrate the best of the best in this category by coming and enjoying some amazing eats!

Saturday March 26, 2011 through Sunday March 27, 2011

Taste Washington
10:00am - 7:00pm
Seattle, WA
http:/­/­tastewashington.org
Featuring over 200 Washington wineries and 60 of the region's top restaurants, Taste Washington is the premier event for lovers of world-class Washington wines. The Grand Tasting brings the region's top winemakers and the area's best chefs together for one night, under one roof, to share their award-winning selections - with you!

Monday March 28, 2011

Celebrity Chef Tour
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Bronx, NY
http:/­/­www.celebritycheftour.com
When you attend a Celebrity Chef Tour dinner you'll enjoy a fantastic dinner, drink some great wines, meet some of America's top culinary talents and help raise money for the James Beard Foundation. This event will feature celebrity chefs: Mike Isabella, Jennifer Carroll, Gavin Kaysen, Steve Evetts, Noah Carroll, and Host Chef Kevin Harry.

Thursday March 31, 2011 through Sunday April 3, 2011

Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Austin, TX
http:/­/­texaswineandfood.org/­
The Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival is among the premier epicurean celebrations in the Southern United States. Join 9,000 attendees at more than two dozen unique food and wine events including "Live Fire!," a beef-centric live-fire cooking event that showcases top chefs, ingredients, and technique from Australia, Austin, and the Americas. Educational panels in 2011 will include beef tastings, butchery classes, and symposiums on liquor, wine and beer, plus wine and food tastings led by top experts, sommeliers, beverage directors, and award winning journalists.

Friday April 1, 2011

The 8th Annual Cooking for a Cause
6:00pm
Boston, MA
http:/­/­www.eastendhouse.org/­cooking-for-a-cause/­2011
Join us for an evening of food and drink featuring the area's finest chefs and restaurants, mixologists, local wines, hand-crafted beers and spirits, and sweet treats. With the swinging sounds of the Winiker Orchestra setting the mood, Cooking for a Cause will be an unforgettable evening to benefit the programs and services East End House provides to the community. more »

Saturday April 2, 2011

New and Backyard Farmer Workshop
9:00am - 12:30pm
Topsfield, MA
http:/­/­www.mfbf.net/­Portals/­0/­pdf/­flyer.pdf
This event will teach you everything you wanted to know about raising poultry and livestock, but were afraid to ask. more »

Saturday April 2, 2011

Upstairs on the Square Bake Sale for Japan Earthquake Victims
10:00am - 2:00pm
Cambridge, MA
http:/­/­bakesaleforjapan.com
Upstairs on the Square joins a national effort to aid Japanese earthquake victims with a bake sale this Saturday!

Saturday April 2, 2011

Free Oyster Shucking Lessons
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Boston, MA
http:/­/­northendfish.com
Learn how to shuck oysters in a fun, relaxed setting. The lesson is free, you just pay for what you shuck and eat. No reservation necessary, just drop in between 1-3 pm any Saturday.

Thursday May 19, 2011 through Tuesday March 22, 2011

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
7:00pm - 3:00pm
Atlanta, GA
http:/­/­atlfoodandwinefestival.com/­
The nation’s first culinary weekend still unites leaders of their craft – barbecue pitmasters, award-winning chefs and mixologists, Master Sommeliers, fry cooks and local growers – in the spirit of celebrating the rich food and beverage traditions of the South.