Thursday, April 24, 2008
Upcoming food events in Roanoke
CLASSES
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Cooking at the Twist
Chef Doreen Sidor shares her recipes from pappardelle to peppy pork kabobs.
Where: Twist & Turns, 128 Campbell Ave., downtown Roanoke
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 819-0012
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Cancer prevention cooking
Learn how a proper diet can help you prevent and survive cancer.
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke
When: Saturdays through May 17, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 343-5652
Wine pairing
Ideas on pairing wine with food and a few new recipes, too.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantryonline.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 27
Lighten up
Fresh ingredients and health-conscious cooking will help celebrate spring.
Where: The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Cost: $85 per person
Contact: 985-5900
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
Thrill of the grill
Fire up the grill and use these tips for successful cooking with both gas and charcoal.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or cookingmadefun.com
TUESDAY, MAY 13
Cooking Indian dishes
Learn to prepare vegetarian Indian dishes including baigan bharta, pakauri, and sweet tamarind chutney. Eat what you make.
Where: Brambleton Center, Roanoke County
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $27
Contact: 772-7529, roanokecountyparks.com
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
Wine 101
Learn the basics about wine and its terminology in a snob-free setting.
Where: Wine Gourmet, 2219 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person or $40 per couple for classroom materials
Contact: 400-8466 or winegourmet.biz
THURSDAY, MAY 15
Summer favorites
Doreen Sidor demonstrates classic summer dishes: muffuletta sandwiches, barbecue wings, kabobs, slaw and macaroons.
Where: Twist & Turns, 128 Campbell Ave., Roanoke
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 519-0012
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Thrill of the grill
Learn new tricks for the summer grilling season.
Where: The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Cost: $85 per person
Contact: 985-5900
FESTIVALS
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Picnic, wine and song
Bring your own picnic supper, sip some wine and enjoy live music and dancing.
Where: Valhalla Vineyards, Roanoke
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free admission; wine available for purchase by the bottle or the glass.
Contact: 725-9463 or valhallawines.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Brew Ridge Music Fest
Sample microbrews, food and bluegrass music.
Where: Mountain Lake Conservancy, 115 Hotel Circle, Pembroke
When: 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: Packages prices available; reduced price for designated driver
Contact: (540) 626-7121 or mtnlakeconservancy.org
SATURDAY, MAY 3
Virginia State Championship Chili Cook Off
Annual fundraiser for Greenvale School in Roanoke.
Where: Railside Plaza, Salem Avenue, downtown Roanoke
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $3 in advance, $4 at the gate, kids under 10 free; purchase tickets at Stop In food stores
Contact: 342-4716 or greenvale-school.org
TASTINGS
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Celebrate soy
Sample tofu stir-fry accompanied by organic tea to celebrate National Soy Foods Month.
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 343-5652 or roanokenaturalfoods.coop
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Organic eco-pack
Enjoy cereal that doesn't add to landfills with Nature's Path organic cereal in eco-friendly packaging.
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 343-5652 or roanokenaturalfoods.coop
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
Go coco-nuts
Sample the Happy Belly Deli's coconut muffins, free of sugar and gluten.
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 343-5652 or roanokenaturalfoods.coop
SUNDAY, MAY 11
A tasting for Mom
Celebrate Mother's Day with a wine tasting.
Where: Virginia Mountain vineyards, 4204 Old Fincastle Road, Fincastle
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 473-2979 or vmvines.com
DINNER
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Bourbon and Blues
Educational presentation on Knob Creek by "whiskey professor" Bernie Lubbers and a five-course meal.
Where: Blues BBQ Co., 107 Market Square, downtown Roanoke
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: $95 per person, $175 per couple
Contact: 344-5683
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Dine with wine
Argentinean wines served with a five-course meal.
Where: The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $85 per person
Contact: 985-5900
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.
