Thursday, May 07, 2009
Foodie calendar: May 7
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.
Tuesday
Knife skills
Learn how to choose, use, store and care for your kitchen knives.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 951-1995
Wednesday
Engine 2 Diet
Lose weight the firefighter way with plant-based recipes designed to reduce fat and cholesterol.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $45 per person
Contact: 776-3693
Thursday, May 14
Sushi party
The difference between maki, nigiri and inari is explained, demonstrated and sampled.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693
Thursday, May 14
Pizza at the vineyard
Enjoy a wood-fired Dogtown Pizza while you sample Virginia wine.
Where: Valhalla Vineyards, Roanoke
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Pizzas $10 to $15 each
Contact: 529-2868
Saturday, May 23
Pizza and cider
Sip some cider accompanied by Dogtown Pizza topped with local, organic ingredients.
Where: Foggy Ridge Cider, 1328 Pineview Road, Dugspur
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Cider tasting free, pizzas $10 to $15 each
Contact: (276) 398-2337 or foggyridgecider.com
- Festivals -
Friday, June 12
Wine and wags
Bring your leashed pooch along for a stroll through the vineyard and sample Virginia wines.
Where: Lexington Valley Vineyard, 80 Norton Way, Rockbridge Baths
When: 4 to 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 462-2974
