In This Issue

Septemberfest- Sony Studios- Culver City

September 25, 2010
3:00 pmto7:00 pm

America’s answer to Oktoberfest!Food trucks and over 150 microbrewsBuy tickets at http://www.drinkeatplay.com/septemberfest/Promotion: Enter “dep” to get 20% off tickets until August 30th

Filed under: Food Festivals, Events


International Street Fair- Orange

September 5, 2010
3:00 pm

Let’s explore various ethnic cuisines and cultures at the Orange International Street Fair!Every Labor Day weekend for the past three decades, the Orange International Street Fair in downtown Orange has been the place where friends, families and neighbors get together to experience a wide variety of food, music and dance from cultures and ethnic groups throughout the world.Old Town OrangePlaza Square Park (at the traffic circle)Orange CA 92866(714) 538-3581

Filed under: Fun, Food Festivals, Events


Annual Grape Stomp Festival- Ponte Winery- Temecula

September 26, 2010
4:00 pmto9:00 pm

Join the fun as the event crew and guests take over the Ponte property with grape stomp competitions, dancing, live music and a seasonal Harvest Celebration buffet dinner.The celebration will be held in the new Vineyard Pavilion (A definite must see) , Ponte wines (A definite must sip) and “gondola” rides ( A definite must do) will complete this fun-filled event.Limited tickets will be sold!Sunday, September 26th from 4:00pm - 9:00pm$95 per person | $86 Wine Club$46 per child under 12 | $41 Wine Club children under 12 /Tickets can be ordered by calling (951)694-8855 or online at http://www.pontewinery.com/

Filed under: Fun, Food Festivals, Events


Celebration of Food & Wine- Los Angeles

September 5, 2010
12:00 pmto8:00 pm

Join the festivities which include:Cooking demonstrationsMolecular GastronomyReinventing latin cuisineThe next star chefsLife after Top ChefTop food trucksSave $10 when you buy tickets online$125 VIP Admission, $55 General AdmissionLocated at Paramount Pictures StudioFor more information and tickets go to http://latimesfoodandwine.eventbrite.com/

Filed under: Guest Chefs, Afternoon Events, Los Angeles County, Food Festivals, Events


Denver Beer Fest - Denver, CO

September 10, 2010toSeptember 19, 2010

Denver’s reputation as one of the world’s great beer cities will be further cemented during the second annual Denver Beer Fest, Sept. 10-19, a citywide brew-centric experience leading up to the marquee event: America’s most prestigious beer festival and competition, the Brewers Association’s Great American Beer Festival (GABF), held September 16-18.

Denver beer happenings are added daily, with www.DenverBeerFest.com serving as a one-stop shop for Beer Fest information, including events sponsored by some of the more than 500 breweries coming to town for GABF.

Filed under: Spirit Tastings Etc, Food Festivals, Events


Las Vegas Epicurean Affair - The Palazzo, Las Vegas

September 9, 2010

Satisfy your passion for cuisine and thirst for excitement with an endless temptation of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in this sensual and vibrant atmosphere that is undoubtedly Las Vegas.

VIP Admission: 6:00
General Admission: 7:00

To purchase tickets:
Call Nevada Restaurant Association at 702.878.2313
Call the Palazzo Box Office at 702.414.9000
Visit www.EpicureanAffairLasVegas.com

All guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Valid identification is required.

The Palazzo
3325 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Filed under: Spirit Tastings Etc, Food Festivals, Industry Seminars, Meetings & Events, Events


Grape Stomp & Harvest Fest - Lorimar Winery, Temecula

October 9, 2010
5:00 pmto9:00 pm

Come celebrate the Temecula Valley grape harvest with owners Mark Manfield and Lawrie Lipton. Guests will be treated to a day of wine, food and entertainment at the Lorimar Vineyards in beautiful Temecula Wine Country.
Tickets for Lorimar Winery’s First annual Grape Stomp & Harvest Fest are on sale now. Ticket price is $60 for the general public and $50 for Wine Club members and their guests.
This unique fun-filled evening features delicious premium Lorimar wines, yummy appetizers amongst the vines after an adventurous ride in a tractor-pulled hay ride, down-to-earth Wine Country buffet dinner, and Grape STOMPING in bare feet just like on “I Love Lucy!”
Live entertainment features the Bayou Brothers Band and of course lots of dancing.

For more information visit http://www.lorimarwinery.com . Purchase tickets by calling the winery at 951-240-5177.

Lorimar Winery
Tasting Room in Old Town Temecula
42031 Main Street, Suite C
Temecula, CA 92590

Filed under: Fun, Spirit Tastings Etc, Food Festivals, Events


Food Network - NYC Wine & Food Festival - 2010

October 7, 2010toOctober 11, 2010

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is the only festival in New York to bring together both legendary culinary icons from around the globe and America’s most beloved television chefs. Mirroring the charitable component of its sister event, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine magazine, the New York City festival is hosted by and benefits the hunger relief organizations Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength. 100 percent of the net proceeds from the festival directly benefit these community based initiatives.

Taking place primarily in the fashionable Meatpacking District and select landmark settings such as the DUMBO section of Brooklyn, the festival seamlessly integrates into the pace and lifestyle of the city. This year’s talents include Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay, Paula Deen, Ming Tsai, Giada De Laurentiis, Tyler Florence, Anthony Bourdain, Alton Brown, Martha Stewart, Tom Colicchio and Guy Fieri, to name just a few.

 CLICK HERE for more info

Filed under: Fun, culinary seminars, Travel, Cooking Classes, Food Festivals, Wine Tasting & Classes, Events


Epcot - International Food & Wine Festival - 2010

October 1, 2010toNovember 14, 2010

Celebrating Culinary Adventures from October 1 — November 14, 2010

In 2009, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, presented by Vanity Fair, makes its grand return, transforming the theme park into a destination filled with the world’s tastiest regional foods and drinks, rockin’ concerts, and unforgettable sensory experiences. Guests will delight in tantalizing new additions — from the robust and exotic flavors of Rio de Janeiro and Bangkok to world-class performers like Richard Marx, Billy Ocean and Vanessa Carlton… who will take the stage at the Festival for the very first time!

Culinary Tourism World Summit - World Trade and Convention Centre, Nova Scotia

September 19, 2010toSeptember 21, 2010

Three hundred international culinary tourism industry professionals are expected to attend the first ever World Summit, hosted by the International Culinary Tourism Association (ICTA) and presented by Taste of Nova Scotia. With early bird registration of only C$699 for non-ICTA members and C$599 for ICTA members along with the extra value of no HST (tax) for Canadian delegates, the two day hands on conference offers tremendous value. And register by July 31 and be entered to win a Culinary Mobile Workshop valued at C$100.
Topics not seen in other tourism or foodservice industry conferences make the Halifax, Nova Scotia event unique both in content and all that the sea coast location has to offer.
· Noted Canadian Chef Michael Smith - will deliver the Summit’s keynote address
· Food Inc’s Robert Kenner – the film’s producer discusses social responsibility and why it is everyone’s business to support local agriculture and cuisine as much as is feasible - both at home and on the road
· The Future of Small, Local & Independent Restaurants – what successful independent restaurateurs have done to ensure the success and long-term stability of their businesses, in spite of the fast growth of chains
· Reaching the Culinary Consumer of Today – and Tomorrow – how culinary travel marketing strategies need to change to keep in step with today’s consumer expectations
· Turning Residents into Culinary Ambassadors: The Case of Nova Scotia – what every destination needs to know about how to leverage your own local and no-cost word-of-mouth publicity
· Break-Out Sessions on Social Media, Culinary Tour Operations and best practices in culinary tourism product development and marketing
· Mobile Workshops – 4 educative mobile workshops will show delegates what small Nova Scotian businesses have done to remain competitive. Choices include Cool Climate Grapes; Going Organic; Acadian Maple; and Fox Hill Cheese Case Study

Registration is now open at www.culinarytourismworldsummit.com with early bird rates available until July 31, 2010 and the chance to win the Culinary Mobile Workshop of your choice, a C$100 value.

For more detailed information about the 2010 Culinary Tourism One World, One Table event visit www.culinarytourismworldsummit.com. For more information about Taste of Nova Scotia, visit www.tasteofnovascotia.com.

Filed under: Food Festivals, Events


Food & Wine’s First Annual Taste of Beverly Hills

September 2, 2010toSeptember 5, 2010

Food & Wine magazine presents the first annual Taste of Beverly Hills wine and food event, taking place September 2-5, 2010 (aka 9.02.10). Stay tuned for upcoming event listings, news from participating chefs, and ticket info! Sponsored by Food & Wine magazine, the first annual Taste of Beverly Hills is a four-day epicurean event celebrating the worlds of food, wine, art, and music. Designed to intrigue the palate and engage the senses, Beverly Hills residents—and beyond—are encouraged to come out and experience a wine and food event unlike any other.

The festival will include food and wine tastings from celebrity chefs and renowned restaurants—both local and from around the country—live cooking demonstrations, wine seminars from Napa’s top vintners, live musical performances from award-winning artists, and more.

More information is available at www.thetasteofbeverlyhills.com or by calling 877.434.TOBH (8624). Food and Wine’s Taste of Beverly Hills is also on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/FoodandWineTasteofBeverlyHills.

Filed under: culinary seminars, Spirit Tastings Etc, Wine Tasting & Classes, Food Festivals, Events


Memorial Day Wine Festival - Music Center Plaza, LA

This first annual City of Angels Wine Fest will feature varietals from thirty premier California vineyards and food by Kendall’s Brasserie, Cafe Pinot, Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse, and Zucca Ristorante. Hosted by the Rotary Club of LA, proceeds will benefit the Volunteers of America’s downtown homeless services. $65 per person in advance, $75 at the door.

Music Center Plaza
135 N. Grand Ave., Downtown LA
cityofangelswinefest.com

Filed under: Fund Raisers with Wine, Memorial Day, Food Festivals, Fund Raisers with Food


San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival

November 17, 2010toNovember 21, 2010

7th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival

The Largest Wine and Food Festival in Southern California Indulge you senses, please your palate, and tantalize your taste buds this November, at the 7th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival.  Join over 9,000 fellow wine and food enthusiasts, along with 170 winemakers, 70 of San Diego’s top chefs, gourmet food producers, authors, media personalities and celebrity chefs during the week-long celebration of all things gourmet.  The five-day festival will feature 15 wine tasting and cooking classes, a WineRave, a Reserve & New Release Tasting, Wine Dinners, an AIWF Big Bottle Auction & Celebrity Chef Luncheon, Tommy Bahama Rum VIP Party and the star-studded Grand Tasting Event.  Don’t miss the action-packed week of festivities sure to please your inner foodie and wine lover! For more information on the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival, please call 619-342-7337 or visit the Festival website, www.worldofwineevents.com.

Filed under: Wine Tasting & Classes, Food Festivals, Events


2010 Festivals on Oahu

2010 FESTIVALS AND EVENTS ON OAHU

Music, Entertainment, Culture, and Cuisine Enrich Visitor Experience

 

Cuisine

April 9-10, 2010

Kahala Food & Wine Classic

The Kahala Hotel & Resort welcomes back Emeril Lagasse, the beloved star chef of New Orleans for another Kahala foodie extravaganza. The event will feature an opening and closing dinner inspired by both Hawaii and New Orleans, a cooking demo with Chef Emeril, wine tasting from Schraeder Cellars, and a sampling event with Davidoff cigars. www.kahalaresort.com or (808) 739-8888

April 24, 2010
8th Annual Waikiki SPAM Jam
The Waikiki SPAM® Jam is an exciting annual street festival that takes place on Kalâkaua Avenue in Waikiki.  The event celebrates the unusually high consumption of SPAM® in Hawaii and features a variety of Honolulu’s finest restaurants serving up SPAM®-inspired creations.  Two entertainment stages provide non-stop entertainment ranging from hula dancers to local musicians, and the event even includes a “Mr. or Mrs. SPAM®” contest to honor the most SPAM®-crazed fan on Oahu.  Proceeds from the event benefit the Hawaii Food Bank. www.spamjamhawaii.com

 

August

Joy of Sake Festival

Join visiting brewers from Japan and sake enthusiasts from Hawaii and Japan to sample this year’s newly released fall sakes. More than 250 sakes, including gold and silver award winners from 2008’s U.S. National Sake Appraisal, will be featured. The Joy of Sake is the largest sake tasting held outside of Japan and offers a rare opportunity to experience great sakes in peak condition.

www.joyofsake.com

 

For information on the Island of Oahu, go to www.visit-oahu.com, follow OVB’s Tweets at www.Twitter.com/OahuVB, or become a fan of Oahu on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/OahuHawaii.

Filed under: Food Festivals


Weeklong Salute to Pork - Michael’s on Naples, Long Beach

MICHAEL’S ON NAPLES GOES “HOG WILD” WITH WEEKLONG SALUTE TO PORK FEB 18 - 25

(Executive Chef David Coleman Explores Italian Tradition Using Becker Lane Organic Pork)

 

            Long Beach’s #1 rated restaurant according to the Zagat Guide, Michael’s On Naples, is going “hog wild” the week of February 18 – 25 as it celebrates an age-old Italian tradition highlighting various pork dishes.  Executive Chef David Coleman will prepare a number of specials all week featuring Becker Lane certified organic, pasture-raised pork. Among the items that will be included on the $55 per person, four-course chefs tasting menu are house-made sausages, slow-cooked pork belly with heirloom beans, house-made mortadella, warm testa salad and country-style pork chops with braised leeks.  Pork items will also be available a la carte.

Pork from Becker Lane is used by only the finest chefs in the world as the pigs are raised in a 2,000-year-old tradition of being fed acorns and allowed to graze freely.  Coleman says that the weeklong program goes hand-in-hand with the restaurant’s adherence to the slow food movement that reinforces the connection between “planet, plate and palate.”  People who follow this concept embrace the notion that with the pleasure of dining comes the responsibility to protect the heritage, tradition, and culture of food. 

            “We’re delighted to launch our version of this Italian tradition, which underscores our commitment to the slow food movement. We believe that food should taste good and be produced in a clean manner without harming the environment, and that animals should be treated humanely in the process,” said Coleman. 

Situated in the heart of picturesque Naples Island — Long Beach’s most exclusive neighborhood — Michael’s on Naples has developed a devoted clientele fierce in their loyalty of the restaurant. The menu is designed to protect the heritage, tradition and culture of food (i.e., herbs and spices are fresh and never bottled, produce is organic and secured from local farmers, meats are organic and come from small-scale providers).  In addition to its renowned wine list, Michael’s On Naples offers a full bar.  For more information, call (562) 439-7080 or visit www.michaelsonnaples.com.

Filed under: Food Festivals


Farmers Market - Fallbrook

Certified Farmers Market - Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Village Square. Certified Farmers Market - Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expanded market! Located in and around the Caffé Primo Parking lot at 139 S Main Ave, Fallbrook.For more information call: 760.723.8384

Filed under: Special Promotions, Food Festivals


2010 Goleta Lemon Festival

October 16, 2010

October 2010

Details Coming Soon

Girsh Park
w/vendors, petting zoo & rides
800.646.5382
www.lemonfestival.com

Filed under: Food Festivals, Events


2010 Carpinteria Avocado Festival

October 1, 2010toOctober 3, 2010

Oct 1-3, 2010

Telephone: 805-684-0038
Email:info@avofest.com
Mail: P.O. Box 146

Carpinteria, CA 93014-0146

avofest.com

Filed under: Food Festivals, Events


World Tea Expo - 2010 Attendee Registration

June 11-13, 2010, Attendee registration opens in January 2010 and closes April 23, 2010Mandalay Bay Convention CenterLas Vegas, Nevadawww.worldteaexpo.com

Filed under: Food Festivals, Industry Seminars, Meetings & Events


5th Annual Chefs for Scholarships at Golden West College

September 19, 2010
4:00 pmto7:00 pm

Golden West College is hosting Chefs for Scholarships, a fundraiser for Golden West students. Participants will be able to taste specialties from local restaurants as well as take part in a beer and wine tasting. A silent auction as well as opportunity drawings and grab bags will take place. XBOX with Guitar Hero games will be provided for children’s entertainment. Chefs for Scholarships

Filed under: Afternoon Events, Food Festivals, Fund Raisers with Food, Events


“Street Food Week” - The Golden Truffle

Tuesday August 04 - Saturday August 08 2009
Enjoy little bites from around the world
to include:
Seafood Cocktails
Greek Pita Sandwich
Vietnamese Street Salads
Moroccan Style Hummus
Belgian Frites with Mayonnaise
Snap Dogs (Mustard, Chili, Chicago or Sauerkraut)
Caribbean Mutton Meatballs with Yucatan Broth and many more!
For more information call: 949.645.9970
1767 Newport Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Filed under: Afternoon Events, Food Festivals


All events on the Great Taste Calendar are submitted by individuals outside of Great Taste and are subject to change without notice. Contact each individual restaurant/venue for their most updated event information.