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This weekend brings us a special fall treat from Jonathan Edwards Winery. They will host their 11th annual Harvest Festival, which is packed with gourmet food, live music, and wine- it just doesn’t get better than that. Enjoy grape stomping contests, hayrides, pumpkin painting and more this weekend October 6 and 7 from noon to six....
This weekend, July 21 and 22 brings an awesome weekend of food, wine and live music at Stonington Vineyards. Tickets are $14 in advance or $16 at the door, and promises to be a blast for all who attend. To purchase tickets now, click here. Consider this a warm up (let’s call it training) for next week’s huge Connecticut Wine Festival in Goshen taking place July 28 and 29....
The high sun and summer heat can only mean one thing for us in New England: fairs, festivals, BBQ and lots of wine. In two weeks the 2012 Connecticut Wine Festival presented by the Connecticut Wine Trail will take place offering a chance for the uninitiated to get a taste of many vineyards in one day. While you won’t be able to get your wine trail passports stamped by each vineyard here, there is a page in the book for the wine festival event itself. Visit 16 of the 32 wineries and submit your passport by November 11 to be...
On Saturday and Sunday, June 9th and 10th, Olde Mistick Village will host our Second Annual International Food Festival! Hours for the Festival will be 11 am to 8 pm on Saturday, and 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday, rain or shine. Showcasing numerous local restaurants and executive chefs, featuring: Beachside Catering, Bestemors, Chet’s Italian Ice, Gourmet Galley Catering, Harp and Dragon, Johnny’s Peking Tokyo, Meriano’s Bake Shoppe, Munchie Food Truck, The Pita Spot, Pizza Grille, Portuguese Fisherman, Rice Box, A Taste Of India, and Homeport! In addition, cultural entertainment will be provided by Amazing Face Art, April’s Balloon...
This weekend, June 2 & 3 Jonathan Edwards Winery is having their Spring Festival which will feature wine, live music and all the food you can hope for. There will be an antipasto station, brick oven pizza, chowder, a gourmet grilled cheese truck and cupcakes. Bring some extra cash if you’d like to shop for fine art, jewelry and more. This should be a fun filled event where you can picnic at the vineyard with friends and family. Tickets are only $20 in advance but jump up to $25 at the door (so buy early!), and your ticket is good...
From the Press Release: Whether you love dogs, great food, supporting local businesses or all three, the 3rd Annual Taste of Manchester is for you. The event brings hundreds of people to 16 participating locally owned and operated one-of-a kind restaurants in greater downtown Manchester. With affordable ticket prices, free and stylish transportation, a feast of food, and proceeds that benefit a new dog park, The Taste of Manchester is a true community celebration that offers something for everyone. The 3rd Annual Taste of Manchester will be held on Tuesday, May 15th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., rain or...
Shooting food doesn’t have to be a challenging task, and with these simple photography tips you’ll be shooting like a pro in no time. Here’s our list of common errors to avoid and tricks to get the most out of your photos. 1. Light, light, and more light. Taking photos of food in dark or poorly lit rooms will instantly damper your ability to take good photos. Flash does not solve this problem, it just makes photos look greasy, flat and unprofessional. If possible, it’s best to take photos in well lit areas or during the day when there is...
On May 24th, Wholesome Wave, a national non-profit dedicated to making healthy local food accessible to everyone, is celebrating its New England roots and love of local food with some of Connecticut’s most celebrated culinary artists at Clark’s culinary showroom in South Norwalk at this year’s Whole Hog! The Whole Hog fundraising event will bring together Wholesome Wave’s co-founder and President, internationally renowned chef, author and owner of The Dressing Room Michel Nischan, along with fellow chefs Tim LaBant of the Schoolhouse at Cannondale restaurant in Wilton, John Barricelli of SoNo Baking Company in South Norwalk, Bun Lai of Miya’s...
Jonathan Edwards Winery presents Culinary Showdown on Sunday, May 20th, 2012 from 6-8:30pm. Five top restaurants from Connecticut and five from Rhode Island battle it out for their states chosen beneficiary. A portion of the proceeds from the evening’s event will benefit local farms through both Connecticut Farmland Trust and Rhode Island Chef’s Collaborative. Attendees will eat and drink their way to a winner choosing both their favorite restaurant and best state overall. Tickets for this tented event are limited, only available in advance and $60 a person. The price includes a sampling of ten signature dishes, five Jonathan Edwards...
