Thursday, May 15, 2008
Upcoming food events in Roanoke
FRIDAY
Coffee primer
Get your java on with the perfect brewing techniques.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantryonline.com
SATURDAY
Picnic tips
Put a new twist on favorites such as fried chicken, potato salad and coleslaw.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or cookingmadefun.com
SUNDAY
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
Meat-free menus
Cooking with veggies.
Where: 5240 Hollins Road, Roanoke
When: 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 362-1800 or
TUESDAY, MAY 27
Herbal vinegars
Mary Johnson of the Roanoke Herb Society demonstrates bottling vinegars with several herbs.
Where: Santillane, 99 Houseman St., Fincastle
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: $19 per person
Contact: 473-3898
FRIDAY, MAY 30
Ethiopian cuisine
Explore the culture and cuisine of this beautiful country.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantryonline.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
Wine and wags
Bring your pooch along for a tour of the vineyard. Taste Virginia wine; snack baskets available or bring your own picnic.
Where: Lexington Valley Vineyard, 80 Norton Way, Rockbridge Baths.
When: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Contact: (540) 462-2974 or lexingtonvalleyvineyard.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.
