Thursday, March 06, 2008
Upcoming food events in Roanoke and Blacksburg
THURSDAY
Seven deadly vins
Taste great wine and enjoy food and entertainment. Sponsored by NewVa Connects.
Where: Awful Arthur's, 108 E. Campbell Ave., downtown Roanoke
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person
Buy tickets: Click on "latest news," then "events" at newvaconnects.orgFRIDAY
Cooking with Doreen
Chef Doreen Sidor demonstrates chicken, seafood and beef dishes.
Where: Twist & Turns,
28 E. Campbell Ave., downtown Roanoke
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person; register in advance
Call: Doreen Sidor, 819-0012
Dine, wine and learn
Enjoy a five-course meal paired with AmRhein wines, and learn about wine making.
Where: Regency Room, Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
When: 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Cost: $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Call: 985-5900
SATURDAY
A melting pot
Have fun with fondue, from appetizers to entrees to desserts.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Call: 776-3693 or go to cookingmadefun.com
March of ales
Beer tasting for charities; admission includes a pint glass and hors d'oeuvres.
Where: German Club Manor, 711 Southgate Drive, Blacksburg
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person
Call: 449-2708 or e-mail marchofales@yahoo.com
SUNDAY, MARCH 23
Bountiful buffet
Omelets, cream cheese blintz, sugar-cured ham and other holiday goodies.
Where: Inn at Virginia Tech, Latham Ballroom
When: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $29.95 general, $27.95 seniors, $19.95 ages 5 to 12.
Call: 231-0120 or go to innatvirginiatech.com
Bunny Buffet
Prime rib, seafood and other holiday surprises, including an appearance by the Easter Bunny.
Where: The Hotel Roanoke, Crystal Ballroom and Regency Room
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost: $34.95 adults, $15.50 ages 4 to 12
Call: 985-5900 or go to hotelroanoke.com Tonight
THURSDAY, MARCH 27
Cooking demo
Seafood gumbo, lemon chicken, beef medallions with mushroom risotto with Chef Doreen Sidor presiding.
Where: Twist & Turns, 128 E. Campbell Ave., downtown Roanoke
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person; register by March 15
Call: Doreen Sidor, 819-0012
Information on upcoming food classes, tastings and demonstrations can be sent to Extra, The Roanoke Times, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke VA 24010, e-mailed to extra@ roanoke.com or faxed to 981-3318. Deadline for submissions is two weeks before the event. For more information, call Nona Nelson at 981-3402.
