Agenda

Downtown Eats: Discover Deliciousness

07 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Various locations throughout Lower Manhattan
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 12 – 2:30pm

The Alliance for Downtown New York is continuing its successful food tour series, “Downtown Eats: Discover Deliciousness.” The culinary walking tours feature some of Downtown New York’s most exciting eateries and purveyors, and will be led by professional food tour guide and culinary expert Nicole Harnett.

The Downtown Eats food tours will take place on alternate Saturdays each month from September 2009 through December 2009. The culinary adventures will feature a rotating cast of Lower Manhattan’s best restaurants. Participants in previous tours have enjoyed succulent sliders, Italian eggplant parmigiana, fine wine and cheese pairings, lobster BLTs, decadent hot chocolate, some of the best coffee and cookies in the city, and much more of Lower Manhattan’s tastiest fare.

The tour will also offer participants insight into the history of Lower Manhattan’s development, and the recent changes that have made the area one of New York’s fastest-growing residential neighborhoods. Past stops on the Discover Deliciousness tour include Harry’s Italian, Les Halles Downtown, Jack’s Stir Brewed Coffee, Passanella and Son Vintners, Trinity Place, Provisions and Zaitzeff.

For more information on the food tours and to purchase tickets, please visit www.downtownny.com….

WHEN
Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
October 10 and October 24
(the Oct. 24 tour is full)
November 7 and November 21
December 5 and December 19

Category: Culinary Tour
Ticket Phone: 212-566-6700
Price: $25
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More info: www.downtownny.com…

"Enoteca 100" Italian Wine & Food Celebration

07 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Donato Enoteca
1041 Middlefield Dr.
Redwood City, CA
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 12 – 4pm

Donato Enoteca will be the stage upon which dozens of artisan Italian wine importers will offer tastes of their finest wines at the “Enoteca 100” event on November 7, 2009. Featuring more than 100 wines from all over Italy, including beloved Barolo, Barbaresco and Brunello di Montalcino, “Enoteca 100” will be the biggest and best wine event on the Peninsula. Several of the wines featured also hold the prestigious “Tre Bicchieri” (three glasses) distinction of excellence for Italian wines. Regions represented at the event include Valle d'Aosta, Piemonte, Alto Adige, Veneto, Friuli, Toscana, Sicilia and Sardegna. Guests will also enjoy hors d’oeuvres from Executive Chef and owner Donato Scotti’s menu with specialties to complement the wines such as imported prosciuttos, speck, Grana Padano and Asiago cheeses, along with house-made dishes such as the Wild Boar Bruschetta; House-made Sausage; Risotto Nero with fresh seafood; Porchetta (whole roasted pig); Grilled Wild Prawns; Agnolotti del plin; and Milk Braised Baccala.

Saturday, November 7, 1-4 p.m.
VIP Preview: 12-1 p.m.

Category: Food Tasting, Wine Tasting
Ticket Phone: 650-701-1000
Ticket Web Link: www.donatoenoteca.com
Price: $50
Written By: Tami von Isakovics
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More info: www.donatoenoteca.com

Mangia Hoboken! The Hoboken Food Tour

07 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Meet at the Hoboken PATH station at 1:45
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 2 – 5pm

Hoboken Tours announces 'Mangia Hoboken!' The Hoboken Food & Culture Tour. “We offer a weekly walking tour for small groups that features a behind-the-scenes look at the world-class food establishments which highlight historic Hoboken's Italian heritage.” said Tour Director Avi Ohring. “The tour will focus on family-owned businesses, where everything is still made by hand and you have a good chance of running into the owner. "

Highlights of the tour include Carlo's City Hall Bake Shop, home of 'Cake Boss', the hit series seen weekly on TLC, as well as seven other world-class family owned food establishments. Tour price includes generous samples at every stop!
There will also be stops at points of local historical interest such as the site of Frank Sinatra's childhood home.

Tours are given every Saturday afternoon. For tickets & more info. go to www.hobokenfoodtour.com

Use coupon code 'google09' for $2 discount.

Category: Culinary Tour, Food Tasting
Ticket Phone: 1-800-838-3006
Ticket Web Link: www.hobokenfoodtour.com
Price: $40
Written By: A. Ohring
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More info: www.hobokenfoodtour.com

Pastry Workshops

07 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

French Institute Alliance Française, 22 East 60th Street
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 3 – 4:30pm

Nov 7: Apple Caramel Crepes / Crêpes aux pommes et au caramel
Nov 14: Pumpkin Apple Clafoutis / Clafoutis aux pommes et potiron
Dec 5: Spice Bread / Pain d'épices
Dec 19: Bûche de Noël

Have fun in the kitchen while learning French! An innovative children ’s cooking class and workshop series designed to inspire, excite, and feed the curiosity of growing gourmets.

Participants increase their French vocabulary; learn about techniques, tools, utensils, and ingredients; pick up basics of etiquette, nutrition, and kitchen safety; and of course, enjoy the the French specialties created.

Category: Class, Food Tasting
Price: $50
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More info: www.fiaf.org

Sushi and Japanese Tapas Food Tasting

07 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Near Union Square
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 6 – 8:30pm

Sushi and Japanese Tapas Food Tasting (A Sit Down Event)

(est. 2007)

A feast for all the senses!

Join us as we explore the diverse food culture of Japan. Savor an array of delicious flavors from the Japanese cuisine while enjoying a fun and informative food tasting event hosted by a Foods of New York staff member in one of New York City's acclaimed Japanese restaurants.

Learn about the authentic tradition of Japanese Sushi and the trendy yet undiscovered flavors of Ippin Ryori (Japanese tapas). Your host will convey the sophisticated aesthetics behind the artful presentation. Enjoy six courses of unique Japanese delicacies paired with beer, sake, and information detailing the origins and cultural relevance of these fine foods. An exciting adventure for the food lover or novice, sure to satisfy the palate and engage the mind.

Category: Class, Food Tasting, Special Dinner
Ticket Phone: 212-209-3370
Ticket Web Link: www.foodsofny.com…
Price: $65.00
Written By: Amy Bandolik
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More info: www.foodsofny.com

NOSE-to-TAIL EATING: LAMB BUTCHERING - Demonstration, Tasting, and Auction - Benefits Slow Food NYC

08 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE)
50 West 23rd St.
Manhattan
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 2 – 5pm

Slow Food NYC will offer food lovers an insider look at the traditional art
of butchery on Sunday, November 8th, when Master Butcher Rudi Weid will break down the carcass of a 110lb sustainably and humanely raised lamb. Straight from the pastures of Three Corner Field Farm in Shushan, N.Y., the lamb will be butchered into primals, sub-primals, and, ultimately, into roasts, chops, and miscellaneous cuts, like organ meat and stewing meat. In the age of "boxed" and vacuum packaged meat, this is a truly unique opportunity.

As Master Butcher Rudi wields his knives from head to hind quarter, he will discuss each section, muscle, and cut and you will enjoy another lamb, roasted, seared, and grilled, accompanied by New York State wine specially selected for the occasion. When Rudi is done, attendees will have opportunity to bid on cuts to take home. (Cash and checks will be accepted.)

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Slow Food NYC Harvest Time program of good food education at schools in East Harlem, on the Lower East Side, and in Williamsburg.

Category: Class, Fundraiser, Wine Tasting
Ticket Web Link: www.brownpapertickets.com…
Price: $75.00
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More info: www.slowfoodnyc.org…

Be a Star at the Sushi Bar - Learn from America's only Sushi Concierge

09 Nov 2009 23:30:00 GMT

Jewel Bako, 239 E 5th St, New York, NY, 10003
Monday, November 9, 2009, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Advance reservations required. For reservations please contact Trevor Corson, not Jewel Bako.

Category: Class, Special Dinner
Ticket Phone: 202-351-1552
Ticket Web Link: www.sushiconcierge.com
Price: $105
Written By: Trevor Corson
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More info: www.trevorcorson.com

Kosher Thanksgiving Cooking Class

10 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Le Marais, 150 W. 46th St., NY, NY 10036
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 11am – 2:30pm

Master Thanksgiving classics at a culinary class at kosher brasserie Le Marais. Join Chef/Owner Jose Meirelles and Executive Chef Mark Hennessy, who will teach how to make a 4-course menu of French and American favorites. Held in the restaurant’s new second floor private dining room and kitchen. Guests will learn how to carve and roast a holiday turkey, prime rib, prepare favorite side dishes and quince tart, then taste it all, followed by lunch along with a glass of wine.

Category: Class
Ticket Phone: 212-869-0900
Price: $125
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More info: www.lemarais.net

Organic, Shaken & Stirred: Step Up to the Green Bar!

10 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Counter NY - 105 First Ave, New York NY
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 5 – 8pm

On Tuesday, November 10, join Paul Abercrombie, author of "Organic, Shaken and Stirred", as he mixes up organic cocktails at Counter, the organic martini bar and vegetarian bistro in New York City. Paul will mix up some eco-friendly drinks, hand out fabulous samples of his recipes, sign copies of his book, and answer all your burning questions about sustainable booze. If we care about our organic produce and coffee, why not hold spirits to the same standard? As Paul has said, “A glass is just a funny-looking plate.”

There is no admission charge, so bring your thirsty friends and come on down. Cocktails samples are free, with full-size cocktails available for sale at the bar. The evening is co-sponsored by Cuca Fresca cachaça and Philadelphia Distilling, makers of Bluecoat Gin.

What: Cocktail demo and book signing event with author Paul Abercrombie
Where: Counter - 105 First Ave, NYC
When: Tuesday, November 10th, from 5pm to 8pm
Cost: FREE!
Why: Meet the author, enjoy complimentary cocktail samples, and pick up a signed copy of Organic, Shaken and Stirred to give as a gift (or keep for yourself… we won’t tell)!

Category: Book Reading/Signing
Ticket Web Link: www.counternyc.com
Written By: Paul Abercrombie
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More info: www.harvardcommonpress.com…

Tour de Champagne New York City 2009

12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

La Venue
608 West 28th Street, New York City, NY 10001
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6pm

Thanks!

Category: Food Tasting, Fundraiser, Special Dinner, Wine Dinner, Wine Tasting
Ticket Web Link: www.instantseats.com…
Price: $100
Written By: Launch Atlanta
Event Added By:: User-submitted
More info: www.tourdechampagne.com

Diabetes Restaurant Month from Merck

13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

For a list of participating restaurants in New York, please visit merckdiabetes.com.
Friday, November 13, 2009

Want to meet basketball legend Earl "The Pearl" Monroe? You're in luck! Earl has teamed up with Merck for Diabetes Restaurant Month and is challenging New York restaurants to feature diabetes-friendly dishes on their menus. Sign up for the opportunity to eat lunch with Earl and learn more about managing diabetes from a certified diabetes educator in New York! Visit merckdiabetes.com and click "Eat and Learn With Earl" for your chance to eat with Earl when he is in New York during Diabetes Restaurant Month on November 13!

Category: Festival
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More info: merckdiabetes.com

Food Lovers' Tour of San Francisco

13 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

pick up at Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square
Friday, November 13, 2009, 9am – 2pm

Food Lovers tour of SF on a motorized cable car with pizza lunch and tastes of truffles, cheese, fortune cookies, wine and focaccia. Priced at $99 per person, advanced reservations are required by calling (415) 596-9929 or at classiccablecar.com. Private charters for up to 90 are available by calling (415) 922-2425. This tour only thru Classic Cable Car.
GraceAnn Walden is a SF food writer and long-time culinary tour leader.

Category: Culinary Tour
Ticket Phone: (415) 596-9929
Ticket Web Link: www.classiccablecar.com
Price: $99
Written By: GraceAnn Walden
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More info: www.graceannwalden.net