The Great Canadian Cheese Discovery, Featuring artisan cheeses of Québec

The Great Canadian Cheese Discovery, Featuring artisan cheeses of Québec will be held May 18 7pm at Thyme & Again Creative Catering in Ottawa, Ontario. Join Savvy Company’s Cheese Sommelier Vanessa Simmons as she leads you through a delicious discovery artisan cheeses from Ontario. And Vanessa knows her cheese! She has trained with the Cheese Education Guild in Toronto – Canada’s only comprehensive cheese appreciation program and spends countless hours with local cheesemongers and cheesemakers. Her passion for cheeses oozes while her knowledge will melt away all notions that Canada only makes cheddar. With Vanessa showing you the ’whey’, she […]

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Culinary Getaway in Tuscany

Culinary Getaway in Tuscany will be held from May 15 to May 21, 2011 in Chianti Region, France. 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 for double occupancy, 4250 USD […]

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The Art of Eating: A Tribute to MFK Fisher

The Art of Eating: A Tribute to MFK Fisher will be held May 14 2-5:30p.m. at Bouverie Preserve of Audubon Canyon Ranch in Glen Ellen, California. Sponsored by the San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, Julie Atwood Events, Nancy & Tony Lilly & Bank of Marin this food and wine benefit for Audubon Canyon Ranch will be hosted by author and journalist Georgeanne Brennan and Chef John Ash. Bay Area chefs include Sondra Bernstein of the girl and the fig, Kary Vega of Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol and Sonoma, Sheana Davis of The Epicurean Connection, Belon, Sonoma-Artisan Foie Gras, […]

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New Zealand Wine Fair Toronto

New Zealand Wine Fair Toronto will be held May 12 7:00pm – 9:30pm at Design Exchange in Toronto, ON. Sample over 140 proven performers and stars-in-the-making at this once a year exclusive tasting. Meet the winemakers and make this your opportunity to discover New Zealand in a Glass! Admission is $60.00. For information, call Dayna Stockdale at 888-9939927, e-mail [email protected] or visit http://www.nzwine.com/events/toronto-new-zealand-wine-fair-public/. Location: Design Exchange Start Date: May 12, 2011 Contact: Anik Gaumond Email address: [email protected] Contact Phone Number: 888-9939927 Cost: $60.00 Event Website: http://www.nzwine.com/events/toronto-new-zealand-wine-fair-public/

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Calgary New Zealand Wine Fair

Calgary New Zealand Wine Fair will be held May 4 7:00pm – 9:30pm at Hotel Arts in Calgary, AB. In every glass of New Zealand wine is a world of pure discovery. Sample over 75 proven performers and stars-in-the-making at this once a year exclusive tasting. Meet the winemakers and make this your opportunity to discover New Zealand in a Glass. Discover the sensational taste experience of New Zealand wines accompanied by a sampling of fine foods and cheeses. Admission is $60.00. For information, call Dayna Stockdale at 888-9939927, e-mail [email protected] or visit http://www.nzwine.com/events/calgary-new-zealand-wine-fair-public/. Location: Hotel Arts Start Date: May […]

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New Zealand Wine Fair Vancouver

New Zealand Wine Fair Vancouver will be held May 3 7:00pm – 9:30pm at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Vancouver, BC. In every glass of New Zealand wine is a world of pure discovery. Sample over 100 proven performers and stars-in-the-making at this once a year exclusive tasting. Meet the winemakers and make this your opportunity to discover New Zealand in a Glass. Discover the sensational taste experience of New Zealand wines accompanied by a sampling of fine foods and cheeses. Admission is $60.00. For information, call Dayna Stockdale at 888-993-9927, e-mail [email protected] or visit http://www.nzwine.com/events/vancouver-new-zealand-wine-fair-trade/. Location: Roundhouse […]

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New Zealand Wine Fair Vancouver

New Zealand Wine Fair Vancouver will be held May 2 7:00pm – 9:30pm at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Vancouver, BC. Sample over 100 proven performers and stars-in-the-making at this once a year exclusive tasting. Meet the winemakers and make this your opportunity to discover New Zealand in a Glass! Admission is $60.00. For information, call Dayna Stockdale at 888-9939927, e-mail [email protected] or visit http://www.nzwine.com/events/vancouver-new-zealand-wine-fair-trade/. Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre Start Date: May 2, 2011 Contact: Anik Gaumond Email address: [email protected] Contact Phone Number: 888-9939927 Cost: $60.00 Event Website: http://www.nzwine.com/events/vancouver-new-zealand-wine-fair-trade/

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The Great Canadian Cheese Discovery – featuring Ontario artisan cheeses

The Great Canadian Cheese Discovery – featuring Ontario artisan cheeses will be held April 20 7pm at Thyme & Again Creative Catering in Ottawa, ON. Join Savvy Company’s Cheese Sommelier Vanessa Simmons – as she leads you through a delicious discovery artisan cheeses from Ontario. And Vanessa knows her cheese! She has trained with the Cheese Education Guild in Toronto – Canada’s only comprehensive cheese appreciation program and spends countless hours with local cheesemongers and cheesemakers. Her passion for cheeses oozes while her knowledge will melt away all notions that Canada only makes cheddar. With Vanessa showing you the ’whey’, […]

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Wine China 2011 – 2011 China International Wine & Spirits Exhibition

Wine China 2011 – 2011 China International Wine & Spirits Exhibition will be held from April 17 to April 19 at 09:00-17:00 at Beijing National Agricultural Exhibition Center in Beijing, Beijing. Since its inaugural edition in Y2007, Wine China has grown from strength to strength, establishing itself to be the proven platform for global winemakers and exporters to make contact with and do business with wine importers, agents, distributors, retailers in China and promote their brands. The 2011 Topic is “Wine Brand Marketing Year of 2011 – Channel Developing, Brand Building, Sharing Culture”. Wine China 2011 will help to spread […]

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The Ontario Wine Society (Toronto) Presents “Ontario Virtual Wineries”

The Ontario Wine Society (Toronto) Presents “Ontario Virtual Wineries” will be held April 11 6:00pm reception, 6:30pm tasting at U of T Faculty Club, 41 Willcocks St. in Toronto, Ontario. Virtual wineries have been around for nearly two decades around the world, but they are relatively new to the Ontario wine industry. By producing wine at a shared facility, without a “bricks and mortar” retail store, these virtual wineries are championing a return of the artisanal craft of winemaking. Sharon Marks, President of the OWS Niagara Chapter, will facilitate the evening as we taste wines from 5 different virtual wineries, […]

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