Thursday, August 28, 2008
Food events: Week of Aug. 28
Saturday, Sept. 6
Rockbridge Wine Festival
Sample wine from 14 regional wineries. Ticket price includes commemorative glass. Music by Pop Rivets.
Where: Lime Kiln Theater, Lexington
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Cost: $15 for wine tasters; $10 for designated drivers and those under 21.
Contact: 463-5375 or lexrockchamber.com
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Dinner in Margaritaville
Lessons in making dishes perfect for a night at the beach including coconut shrimp, sweet potato fries and key lime pie.
Where: Doreen's Gourmet, 4210 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $65 per person
Contact: 400-6049 or doreensgourmet.com
Tuesday, Sept. 23
Italian surf and turf
Learn to make beef tenderloin Florentine with rosemary caramelized veggies, and finish it with warm espresso chocolate sauce.
Where: Doreen's Gourmet, 4210 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $65 per person
Contact: 400-6049 or doreensgourmet.com
nformation 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.
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