Food and Wine of Northern Italy
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Enrico Biscotti Co.- 2022 Penn Ave. (Strip District)
6:00-9pm
$70/person
All Italian wine lovers are invited to explore the food and wine of Northern Italy. Presented by Enrico Biscotti Co. and Dreadnought Wines, this 5-course wine dinner will begin with flavorful antipasta and end with a delectable lemon ricotta pie for dessert. For more information, 412-391-8502 (Palate Partners).

Planning a Veggie Garden
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park- 1059 Shady Ave.
7:00-9pm
$30/person
This class will teach you how to make the most of your backyard, no matter how big or small. Learn about the 5-cycle crop rotation system, organic soil amendments, and how to choose the best varieties for your
 garden and your family. www.buylocal.org

Chili Taste-Off
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Carnegie Library- 2177 Centre Ave. (Hill District)
1:00-3pm
Enter your best homemade chili as well as taste the competition. To sign-up call 412-281-3753

Dish! A Foodie Book Club
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Carnegie Library- 4400 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
6:00-7pm
The world of food is at the heart of this book club. Join us and bring your food-related ideas, questions, cares and concerns to the table. This month's selection is The Food of a Younger Land: A Portrait of American Food, edited by Mark Kurlansky. For more information, call Julie or Kaarin at 412-622-3151

"Cooking for Two”
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Spitfire Grille-1517 Broad St., South Greensburg
4:00-8pm
$40/person
Impress someone special with elegant and economical meals for two. Demonstration will include tips on purchasing, preparing and presenting just the right amount. 724-850-4676

Blind Tasting: California Cabernets VS Meritage Blends
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Dreadnought Wines- 2013 Penn Ave. (Strip District)
6:00-7:30pm
$45/person
We will give your tongue a lesson in detecting the differences between a blend and a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. For reservations call 412-391-8502.

6th Annual South Side Soup Contest
February 20, 2010
The Brashear Association- 2005 Sarah Street
12:00-3pm
$12/person + a canned good
Pleasure your taste buds while you hop to over 20 local South Side shops and enjoy great soups from various South Side restaurants while they compete for "Best Soup” honors. Soup hoppers donate at least $12 and a canned good to receive a map, punch card and ballot that will enable them to sample soups. All proceeds benefit the Brashear Food Pantry. Register in advance at www.southsidepgh.com or call 1-888-71-TICKETS.

16th Annual Blues for Food
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Domenico’s Ristorante- 20550 Rt 19 North, Cranberry Twp
1:00-7:30pm
$10/person
The food drive event will include great blues music by Eugene & the Nightcrawlers and all their talented buddies. Bring non-perishable grocery items for the Community Food Bank while enjoying some great entertainment and food. For more information visit www.pittsburghfoodbank.com.

Glass Slipper Ball
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Four Points Sheraton- Cranberry
7:00-Midnight
$100/person
The Glass Slipper Ball combines the best of Chefs, Florists, Musicians, Volunteers, Local businesses and Sponsors for one magical night! The Glass Slipper Ball is women helping women transform lives and clubs. All proceeds will be directed by the Zonta Pittsburgh North Foundation to support women’s scholarships, education and projects.

15th Annual Empty Bowls
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Rodef Shalom Congregation- 4905 5th Ave. in Oakland
2:00-7pm
$20/person
In order to remind us that many of our neighbors are struggling to feed their families, Empty Bowls is a simple meal consisting of soup and bread. All proceeds benefit the Food Bank and Just Harvest. For tickets, www.pittsburghfoodbank.com or 412-431-8960.

‘Gills and Grapes II’ Wine Dinner
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Penn Avenue Fish Company- 2208 Penn Ave. (Strip District)
6:30pm
$100/person
All wine and seafood lovers are invited to explore the right wines to compliment many oceanic delights. The Penn Avenue Fish Company and Dreadnought Wines will present this wonderful 5-course wine dinner. To make reservations call Palate Partners at 412-391-8502.

Annual Farm to Table Conference
Friday, March 26-27
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
10:00am
This Pittsburgh-based wellness conference is aimed at helping Western PA consumers understand the benefits of eating locally grown food. The conference educates consumers on the health benefits of eating real foods. Researchers and scientists will be included as speakers to provide the data to demonstrate the validity of this health choice. www.buylocal.org

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