Thursday, May 14, 2009
Foodie calendar, May 14
Reviews
Recent Roanoke Times reviews
- Review: Sal's is hard to beat for Italian comfort food [with photo gallery]
- Jack's Subs in Radford is doggone good
- Restaurant review archive
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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.
Tonight
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
Tuesday
Shopping and stocking
Pick up a few new strategies for smart food shopping.
Where: Mountain View Community Center, 714 13th St., Roanoke
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: 853-2236
Wednesday
Grilling season
New recipes for tasty grilled dishes.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 951-1995
Thursday, May 21
Cook out
Get ready for weekend barbecues with recipes for baby back ribs, chicken with pecan honey glaze and south-of-the-border pasta salad.
Where: Doreen's Gourmet, 4210 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $65 per person, $85 per couple
Contact: 400-6049