Taste of Winterlude will be held from January 28 to February 21 at over 50 restaurants in Ottawa-Gatineau, Ontario. Gather some first-rate company, warm up to Winterlude and savour the long winter nights. During Taste of Winterlude, over 50 restaurants in Canada's Capital Region offer exclusive prix-fixe menus at $25, $35, $45 or $65. Or opt for one of the unique fine dining experiences: deliciously interactive winemaker and sommelier-led dinners, walkabout winter feasts, food and wine tastings, and the Wines of Ontario Winter WineFest. Registration required for the fine dining experiences. Admission is Prix-fixe menus start at $25; Fine dining experiences start at $69. Proceeds go to Food Banks Canada; American Express will donate 5% of purchases charged to American Express Cards during Taste of Winterlude to Food Banks Canada (up to a total donation of $40,000). For information, call Groovy Grapes at 613-715-9399, e-mail events@groovygrapes.com or visit http://www.winterlude.gc.ca/taste.

Days of Wine and Chocolate will be held from February 6 to February 28 at 11 am to 5 pm at Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Days of Wine & Chocolate 2010 Weekends in February: February 6/7, 13/14, 20/21, 27/28 Warm up your winter with this match made in heaven! Explore pairings of two of your favourite indulgences – wine and chocolate, as you tour the 22 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake in February. Each stop will feature a premium VQA wine matched to a decadent chocolate selection, from classic flavours to unexpected surprises. A romantic celebration for two or a great girls’ getaway weekend! Tour Passes are $30 per person (plus applicable taxes) and can be used any of the four weekends. Passes can be purchased at any of our 22 wineries, online at www.niagaraonthelake.com or by phone through the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce at 905-468-1950. Admission is $30 per person (plus applicable taxes). For information, call Lynn Maceira at 905-468-1950, e-mail lynn@aldersonandco.ca or visit http://www.niagaraonthelake.com.

Wine 101 Toronto will be held February 9 from 6pm-9pm at Arcadian Court, Simpson Tower, 8th floor, 401 Bay Street in Toronto, ON. Love Wine? Want to know more? Join us on February 9th for a fun, friendly, interactive evening of wine discovery and tasting. Admission is $55 per person. For information, call Kristy Colina at 416-365.5767, e-mail kristy.colina@lcbo.com.

Sapori d’Inverno: Canadian Terroir meets Italian Wines will be held February 9 in Ottawa, Ontario. Admission is $45 menu, $65 with wine pairings. For information, call David Mollica at 613- 523 9595, e-mail info@vinumnovum.com or visit http://www.napofood.ca.

Julia Child Tribute will be held from February 18 to February 18 at 6:30pm at Mission Hill Family Estate in West Kelowna, BC. Chef Batey pays tribute to the legend that introduced "French Cooking to Americans." Through her many different forms of teaching and unabashed style, Julia Child forged and transformed the way a cuisine could be demystified and executed at home. Chef Batey picks his favourite recipes from Julia's books, TV shows and movies. For more information on this class or the additional winter culinary classes hosted by our chefs, please visit www.missionhillwinery.com or call 250-768-6483. Admission is $79 per class plus applicable taxes.

The Ontario Wine Society's Annual Dinner will be held February 24 6:30pm reception, 7:00pm dinner at The Chefs' House, 215 King St. East in Toronto, Ontario. The Chefs' House is in a 3,200 square foot heritage brownstone. The new restaurant serves up one-of-a-kind dining experiences to the city’s food lovers while providing George Brown Chef School students with the latest in real-world culinary training. Founded in 2003 by Harald Thiel and family, Hidden Bench focuses on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. They also produce limited quantities of a white Meritage, Nuit Blanche, and two distinct red blends, Terroir Caché, and, the super premium, La Brunante. Admission is Members and first guest: $80 each. Addition guests and non-members: $90 each. For information, call Ken Burford at 416-921 9798, e-mail contact@ontariowinesociety.com or visit http://www.ontariowinesociety.com.

Mission Emp-Possible will be held February 24 6:30 pm at The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia. Join us as we embark on an epicurean journey with Executive Chef, Takashi Ito of The Fairmont Empress, who will challenge Mission Hill Executive Winery Chef, Matthew Batey, in a “battle-of-the-chefs” competition. Each Chef will prepare a decadent five-course tasting menu paired with five exquisite wines personally selected and presented by Mission Hill’s chief winemaker, John Simes. Admission is $150 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. For information, call Janelle Donn at 250-389-2727, e-mail jdonn@markanthony.com.

100 Mile Diet will be held March 2 at 6:30pm at 1730 Mission Hill Road in West Kelowna, BC. Living in the Okanagan Valley, one could not be more fortunate and able to cook from within a '100 mile' area. Chef Bennett is a native of this rich agricultural area and will show you just how readily available local products are and how much better they really do taste coming from our own back yard. Come and enjoy Duck Prosciutto, Enderby Trout, Forest Mushroom Bisque, Nicola Valley Bison Flat Iron and Sugarpie Pumpkin Cake. For more information on this class or the additional winter culinary classes hosted by our chefs, please visit www.missionhillwinery.com or call 250-768-6483. Admission is $79 per class plus applicable taxes.

Twenty Valley Niagara Wine Country Run will be held from June 12 to June 13 at 3:00PM in Beamsville , Ontario . Test Your Legs & Treat Your Taste Buds. Runners of all abilities are invited to Explore the Stunning Vineyards and Sample Niagara's Twenty Valley premium wines at the Runners expo, along the picturesque course and at the Finish Line Street Party. Admission is Registration Cost. Proceeds go to Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation For information, call Marie Brennan at 905-949-1910, e-mail mbrennan@landmarksport.com or visit http://www.winecountryrun.com.

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Wine Down Wednesday will be held February 10 at The Wine Loft in Long Branch, New Jersey. Every Wednesday please join us from 5:00 - 7:00 PM for a complimentary wine tasting. A local or national wine representative will be on hand to present wines for tasting. Please come by, taste some wines and enjoy the experience. Admission is Free. For information, call Michael Triola at 732-222-7770, e-mail mtriola@thewineloft.net or visit http://thewineloftnjpier.com.

New York Ice Wine festival will be held February 20 from 12 noon to 7 pm at Casa Larga Vineyards in Fairport, New York. The event is a celebration of New York State’s award winning Ice Wines. Guests will enjoy an interactive and intimate experience including: NY State Ice Wine tastings, gourmet food stations, live music, seminars, winery tours, live ice carving demonstrations, strolling entertainers, outdoor deck and ice bar. Admission is $35 advance and $45 door. For information, call Nicole Mahoney at 585-223-4210, e-mail nmahoney@frontiernet.net or visit http://www.casalarga.com/IceWineFestival.

The Rodeo Uncorked! Roundup and Best Bites Competition will be held February 21 6:00 p.m. at Reliant Center in Houston, Texas. The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo presents The Rodeo Uncorked! Roundup and Best Bites Competition, Sunday, February 21, 2010 in the Reliant Center Halls D and E. You can sample the International Competition's award-winning wines and enjoy signature bites from Houston-area top chefs. Admission is $100 per ticket OR $1,800.00 per table of 10. Proceeds go to The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo was organized for the youth of the future for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. For information, call Lisa Ward at 713-667.1000, e-mail lward214@aol.com.

Culinary Getaway in Napa Valley will be held from February 26 to February 28 at in Yountville, California. Join Sherry Page for a weekend Culinary Getaway in Napa Valley. During the weekend, you will cook together in a gorgeous winery using the finest in fresh, local ingredients, dine in local restaurants and in private settings and taste some of the regional specialties, such as cheeses and olive oil. Admission is 1200 USD per person based on double occupancy, 1500 USD for single occupancy. For information, call Sherry Page at 415-518-7107, e-mail sherry@culinarygetaways.com or visit http://culinarygetaways.com//getaways/?gid=58.

Culinary Getaway in Napa Valley will be held from March 19 to March 21 in Yountville, California. Join Sherry Page for a Culinary Getaway in Napa Valley where you will cook together in a gorgeous winery setting using the best in fresh, local ingredients, dine in local restaurants and in private settings, and taste regional specialties such as cheeses and olive oils. Admission is 1200 USD per person for double occupancy, 1500 USD for single occupancy. For information, call Sherry Page at 415-518-7107, e-mail sherry@culinarygetaways.com or visit http://culinarygetaways.com//getaways/?gid=59.

The 20th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley will be held from March 20 to March 21 from 11AM – 4PM at Sonoma Valley in Kenwood, CA. Join 21 Wineries as they showcase 2009 vintage wines straight from the barrels, sample new releases, and offer award-winning wines paired perfectly with culinary creations prepared by local chefs and restaurants. Admission is $55.00 per person / Designated Driver tickets are $20 each (Sunday-Only tickets available as well). For information, call Josie Gay at 866-794-9463, e-mail josie@heartofsonomavalley.com or visit http://www.heartofsonomavalley.com.

Independent Champagne and Sparkling Wine Invitational (ICSWI) will be held from April 16 to April 18 at 11am-4pm at New Orleans Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The ICSWI, the Independent Champagne and Sparkling Wine Invitational, is a world premiere conference (aka “fizz fest”) taking place in the culinary mecca of New Orleans, April 16-18, 2010. Designed to be an unforgettable three days of extravagance, education, and fun, ICSWI will expose consumers and trade to independent global producers who are making exceptional, hand-crafted products in the independent spirit. Nurturing the sparkling wine lover, attendees will be exposed to more than 150 independent growers and producers, 50 top sommeliers and over a dozen leading national chefs who have been invited to participate. Conference activities will include seminars, grand tastings, after parties and more! Bubble options will be endless - the experience will be unbelievable! Admission is $300-$1500. For information, call Katie Callahan at 877-427.9110, e-mail katie@venuepr.cm or visit http://www.icswi2010.com.

New England Gourmet Food & Wine Expo will be held from June 18 to June 20 at 10 am - 7 pm at DCU Center in Worcester, MA. The New England Gourmet Food & Wine Expo offers guests an unparalleled opportunity to sample over 1,000 fine wines, beers and spirits from around the globe. The expo offers guests the chance to participate in the tastings program and sample high-end wines in the Fine Wine Tasting Lounge. The Chef's stage features education and sampling by celebrity and talented local chefs. The Cheese Corner has presentations and tastings of the countries finest cheeses. The entertainment area will present an array of talented French-style performances. The Art of the Cocktail Stage will engage and entertain. This year’s theme is Wines of California. Please visit us online at http://www.dmandevents.com Admission is FREE. For information, call James Stone at 888-6287511, e-mail sales@dmandevents.com.

Santa Monica Farmers Market 25th Anniversary Dinner will be held April 15 6-10pm at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. We are celebrating 25 years of the Original farmers market in Santa Monica. 21 Top Los Angeles chefs will be paired with farmers and serve small plates, dinner and dessert made with the farm fresh ingredients they often use in their restaurants. Food will be paired with wines being donated from many wineries and importers from around the world. Admission is $100. Proceeds go to Southland Farmers Market Association.
Benfits the farmers For information, call Dave Rubell at 310 -441-1840, e-mail chefdr11@earthlink.net.

Edgefield uncorked! 2007 will be held September 29 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Nashville, TN. Edgefield Uncorked! features artisan wines, gourmet foods, and entertainment. Wines from Terry Theise, The Wine Shoppe, Billington Imports and more, as well as gourmet foods provided by Alexander's Catering and local artisan foods including breads, cheeses and other delicacies from Provence Breads and Cafe, the Turnip Truck, Kenny's Cheeses and Chef Laura Button of Journey to Bliss Raw Foods, as well as hand-made sweets from the Nashville Toffee Company, Toney's Naturals and Matilda’s Fine Foods. Admission is $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Proceeds go to historic preservation and three Nashville organizations serving Nashville-area children: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), East Nashville Hope Exchange and Warner Elementary School. For information, call Jennifer Hagan-dier at 615-423-5824, e-mail jennifer@edgefielduncorked.com or visit http://www.edgefielduncorked.com.

Zagreb Wine Festival will be held from February 12 to February 13 at 10 am - 7 pm at Museum of Arts and Crafts in Zagreb, Croatia. The two day gala event will gather up to 550 differently assorted Croatian and foreign wines as well as showcasing the winners of the Decanter golden medals from Croatia. For an educational sense; expert lectures, special degustations and cooking shows can be seen and heard whilst sampling. Festival will be attended by the Vice-President of the Institute of Masters of Wine, Mrs Lynne Sherriff and the Assistant to Director General of OIV, Mr Yann Juban from Paris. Journalists from Decanter, The Independent, Falstaff, BBC Good Food Magazine, Gambero Rosso have already confirmed their arrival. Admission is ticket price: 150 kn . For information, call Irina Ban vukosavic at 00 385-99 222 1561, e-mail irina.ban@1001delicija.com or visit http://zagrebwinegourmet.com.

Culinary Getaway in Paris will be held from April 26 to April 30 in Paris, France. Join Sherry Page for a Culinary Getaway to Paris, France. During your Getaway, you will cook together using the finest in local ingredients chosen each day from the neighborhood markets. You will enjoy cooking lessons from a French chef, dine in outstanding restaurants and learn about French cheeses. You will also sample the incredible chocolates and confections that are available in the delightful shops of Paris. Admission is 3000 USD per person based on double occupancy, 3500 USD per person for single occupancy. For information, call Sherry Page at 415-518-7107, e-mail sherry@culinarygetaways.com or visit http://culinarygetaways.com//getaways/?gid=60.

Culinary Getaway in Tuscany will be held from May 16 to May 22 in Castellina in Chianti, Italy. Join Culinary Getaways in Tuscany where you will explore the villages, the markets, the regional specialties, the wines and the food in this delightful area of Italy. You will get to know the people, the history and the culture of the region along the way. You will cook together using local, seasonal ingredients, dine in outstanding local restaurants and cook with Italian chefs. Admission is 3850 USD based on double occupancy, 4250 USD per person based on single occupancy. For information, call Sherry Page at 415-518-7107, e-mail sherry@culinarygetaways.com or visit http://culinarygetaways.com//getaways/?gid=61.

Culinary Getaway in Tuscany will be held from May 23 to May 29 in Castellina in Chianti in Tuscany, Italy. Just added! Join Culinary Getaways in Tuscany where you will explore the villages, the markets, the regional specialties, the wines and the food in this delightful area of Italy. You will get to know the people, the history and the culture of the region along the way. You will cook together using local, seasonal ingredients, dine in outstanding local restaurants and cook with Italian chefs. Groups are kept small so space is limited. Admission is 3850 USD per person, based on double-occupancy; 4250 USD per person for single occupancy. For information, call Sherry Page at 415-518-7107, e-mail sherry@culinarygetaways.com or visit http://culinarygetaways.com//getaways/?gid=70.

Culinary Getaway in Provence will be held from October 3 to October 9 in Goult, Provence, France. Join Sherry Page for a Culinary Getaway in Provence where you will explore the markets and the quaint villages of this beautiful and historic region. You will cook together with French chefs and dine in some of the finest local restaurants and private settings. You will explore the many specialties that the region has to offer. Admission is 3850 USD based on double occupancy, 4250 USD for single occupancy. For information, call Sherry Page at 415-518-7107, e-mail sherry@culinarygetaways.com or visit http://culinarygetaways.com//getaways/?gid=64.

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