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Les Dames d’ Escoffier International Raises $80,000 at 11th Annual Afternoon in the Country

Renowned culinary event to donate proceeds to local charitable organizations
The 11annualAtlanta Chapter of Les Dames d’ Escoffier International’sAfternoon in the Country, held Sunday, November 6, 2011, at Serenbe raised $80,000 for local organizations that educate and bring awareness to the Georgia farming community. Foodies at the event, which continually sells out each year, enjoyed a food and wine extravaganza featuring more than 80 regional chefs, fine wines and micro-brews, a one-of-a-kind cake raffle, an expanded silent auction, live music and hayrides.

BAR COCOA AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, CHARLOTTE TO HONOR VALENTINE’S DAY WITH FOUR DAYS OF CHAMPAGNE AND CHOCOLATE FIVE-COURSE ALL-DESSERT DINNERS

 
BAR COCOA AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, CHARLOTTE TO HONOR VALENTINE’S DAY WITH
FOUR DAYS OF CHAMPAGNE AND CHOCOLATE FIVE-COURSE ALL-DESSERT DINNERS, NEW VALENTINE’S CONFECTIONS FROM NORMAN LOVE, AND TWO CHAMPAGNE & CHOCOLATE LOVERS’ WORKSHOPS IN COCOA LAB
 
Residents and visitors to Charlotte can celebrate the Valentine’s month of February with special gifts of love,  as Bar Cocoa at The Ritz-Carlton introduces six new Valentine’s retail specialties from celebrity chocolatier Norman Love.

"APPETITE FOR JACKSON" COMBINES CULINARY AND MUSICAL CREATIONS WITH DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE


Jackson, Mississippi
– A new festival premieres in downtown Jackson at The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art on Saturday, January 28, 2012, from 2 to 9 p.m., as a result of a call from the producers of
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern
to Jackson chef and raconteur Tom Ramsey.

The 2012 "Appetite for Jackson" festival will be the first of what will be an annual event that celebrates the revitalization of the city, its cultural and culinary excellence and its people’s ability to work together and get things done.

Salutations to 2012: The Latest from Urban Eats Consulting

Things have been bustling over here at Urban Eats Consulting Group. The New Year has brought lots of opportunity and change.  So let’s get right to the meat and potatoes;

Food Trucks Thirst for Commissary Space

Are you a commercial realtor with an interest in banking a few commissions? Or, do you know a commercial developer sitting on an empty strip center?  For Pete’s sake, let us know because we have many food truck clients searching for kitchen commissary space.  The ideal space would be under 1500 square feet, located within or on the perimeter, offering parking for a food truck and be reasonably priced.

Chef-Owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison Announce Tyler Williams as Executive Chef of Abattoir


Seasoned Atlanta chef steps forward to lead kitchen at nationally acclaimed Westside chophouse
 Celebratedchef-owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrisonare pleased to announce thatTyler Williams, who previously worked at Bacchanalia since 2010, has taken the helm of Abattoir’s kitchen as executive chef.
 
“Tyler has been an integral part of our team, and we are eager to watch Abattoir flourish with him as executive chef,” said Anne Quatrano. “He is extremely dedicated to creating a one-of-a-kind culinary experience for our guests while sharing our passion for fresh ingredients.

Chef Steven Satterfield to Cook at SFA’s “Taste of the South” at Blackberry Farm


World renowned resort welcomes Miller Union executive chef for annual epicurean event in January
 
Blackberry Farm will welcome Miller Unionexecutivechef Steven Satterfieldfor the eighth annual Southern Food Alliance “Taste of the South,”an esteemed culinary event held in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee.On Monday, January 12, through Thursday, January 15, chef Satterfield will take the reins alongside former Abattoirchef Joshua Hopkins, RioMar, La Boca and Mano & Gusto

Sharing Cultural Cuisine Right at your Doorstep


The Levinson Brothers Journey toward Starting an Online Mexican Supermarket
 
For the Levinson brothers, the scent of delicious food wafting through the house has been something they grew up with and learned to associate with the comforts of home. Growing up in Monterrey, Mexico brothers Roberto, Joseph and Dan got to experience delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine almost daily. The three brothers had wondered repeatedly why these great tasting Mexican products weren’t easy to find in America, being so close to the border that they decided to make it their mission to share their culture with all of America.

“CELEBRATION OF THE SOUTH” NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER AT ROSEBUD


Southern Feast at Rosebud with Live Music at The Family Dog to Ring In New Year
 
- To welcome the New Year and celebrate the South, Ron Eyester presents an unforgettable meal honoring regional cuisine on Saturday, Dec. 31 from 5:30 p.m. until midnight – Celebration of the South. Diners can enjoy the Celebration’s à la carte offerings as well as the traditional Rosebud menu with cocktails and wine suggestions from resident barkeep and wine expert Jeff Jackson, perfect for toasting to the New Year.

ITALYVACATIONS.COM’S NEW FLY & DRIVE CULINARY VACATIONS FOCUS ON SLOW FOOD


Independent vacations for the ultimate Italian culinary experience, complete with accommodations, a private car, guided tastings,and more
 
Woodcliff Lake, NJ, December 1, 2011– Perillo Tours’ItalyVacations.comhas introduced new Fly & Drive vacation packages dedicated to exploring the culinary culture of eight regions in Italy: Campania, Lazio, Piedmont, Puglia, Sicily, Tuscany, Umbria, and Veneto. These independent vacations with specially planned itineraries allow guests to choose their starting dates, tour independently by car and enjoy Italy at their own pace.

Weekend Event Picks + Foodie Buzz

Weekend Event Picks
 
Didn’t get all your holiday shopping done on Black Friday &/or Cyber Monday? (No worries, we didn’t either!)  Check out theDecatur Holiday MarketplaceatClairemont Elementary Schooltonight, and redeem yourself by filling up your loved ones stockings with unique, one-of-a-kind gifts handmade by local artisans.Fri., 12/2, 5:30-9:30p
 
And while you’re in Decatur, don’t miss the 29 annualDecatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes, featuring seven decorated homes & three points of interest in the