Thursday, March 20, 2008
Upcoming food events in Roanoke and Radford
SATURDAY
Thai cooking
Heart-healthy Asian fare: fresh spring rolls and salmon teriyaki.
Where: Thai Cooking School, 2664 Radford Church Road, Moneta.
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: $40 per person; pre-registration is required
Contact: 297-5789 or smlthaichef@aol.com
Comfort without gluten
Sample gluten-free brownies with a side of Homestead Creamery ice cream.
Where: Roanoke Natural Food Co-op, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 343-5652 or roanokenaturalfoods.coop
SUNDAY
Easter 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 kids ages 5 to 12, children under 4, free Contact: 231-0120 or go to innatvirginiatech.com
Bunny Buffet
Prime rib, seafood and other holiday surprises, including an appearance by the Easter Bunny.
Where: Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Crystal Ballroom and Regency Room
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost: $34.95 adults, $15.50 kids ages 4 to 12, children under 3, free Contact: 985-5900 or go to hotelroanoke.com
TUESDAY
Meat-free tenders
Try Quorn meat-free tenders with a R.W. Knudsen spritzer.
Where: Roanoke Natural Food Co-op, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 343-5652 or roanokenaturalfoods.coop
WEDNESDAY
Fermentation workshop
Sandor Ellix Katz explains wild fermentation and live-culture foods. Bring a cutting board, grater, jar and one pound of veggies per pint capacity of your jar.
Where: Local Roots Cafe, 1731 Grandin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Contact: 206-2610 or wildfermentation.com
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
Barrel tasting
Sample quality wines directly from the barrel in the cellar and participate in an art auction.
Where: Jacksonville Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane South, Floyd
When: 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 per person in advance; must register by Friday; no tickets sold at the door.
Contact: 745-2784 or jacksonvillecenter.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Wine for the horses
Wine and hors'doeuvres to benefit therapy horses, ponies and mules.
Where: Avenel Plantation, 413 Avenel Ave., Bedford
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person; reservations recommended before March 25.
Contact: 587-0668 or astridewithpride@aol.com
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.
