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Alexandra Dimodica
Local Bites
Farewell Summer, Hello Fall
Carrots ‘N’ Cake blogger, Tina, gives a summer recap, including the 2nd Annual Healthy Living Summit in Chicago, a French cuisine lesson, and NYC culinary events.
Sunday Dinner, with a Spanish Twist
Spanish Sunday Supper at Avila with Chef Rodney Murillo gives diners a 3-course meal with Spanish flavors.
Show and Tell (and Taste!)
Show and Taste Tuesdays at Sibling Rivalry serve professional tips from Chef David Kinkead and a 3-course meal.
A Culinary Mix
Boston’s Eastern Mediterranean restaurant Lala Rokh and Italian wine bar Bin 26 enoteca present Persia Meets Puglia, “a progressive dinner series bridging the gap between Persian and Italian cuisine” each Tuesday beginning on September 15th.
Embrace your sweet tooth
Local dessert-lovers, your day has come! You can find designer desserts, chocolates, ice cream, wines and more on September 18th at The New England Dessert Showcase in Boston. The event will feature samplings from bakeries, chocolatiers, restaurants, and other dessert hubs – something to celebrate!
Spice it up
At the Community Action Agency 18th Annual Chilifest in New Haven, CT on September 18th chili tasting, arts and crafts, and other food will greet guests.
Outdoor Feast
Enjoy a night of fresh air and local food on September 19th at Dinner on the Hill, a multi-course dinner with ingredients from Hill-Stead’s Farmers Market vendors and other Connecticut Farms, a perfect view of the Hill-Stead Museum, and specialty wine pairings.
National Tastes
Eat like an Italian in NYC
An Italian market that travelers dream of is now much closer to home. Eataly’s new location in NYC is based on the original location in Turino, Italy. Mario Batali, Lidia Matticchio Bastianich and Joe Bastianich created a location which boasts restaurants, culinary shops, and opportunities to learn more about Italy’s food culture. You can even relax in the rooftop beer garden after exploring (and eating!). Buon appetito!
Mark Twain’s food lessons
Splendid Table spotlights Andrew Beahrs’ new book, Twain’s Feast: Searching for America’s Lost Foods in the Footsteps of Samuel Clemens. Take a trip and discover some of America’s “lost wild foods.”