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				1 92YTribeca Presents The Food Lover’s Guide to Wine 92YTribeca Presents The Food Lover’s Guide to Wine 92YTribeca Presents The Food Lover’s Guide to Wine March 1, 2012 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Join two of America’s most respected culinary authors for an educational and entertaining evening uncorking the world of wine for food lovers. You’ll get both a big-picture and hands-on perspective…	2 92YTribeca Presents The Food Lover’s Guide to Wine Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards March 2, 2012 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Come in from chill and enjoy some hot jazz! Candlelight Friday is from 5pm to 8pm throughout the fall and winter season. No cover charge to listen to some of New…	3 Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards The Hand Crafted Tasting Co. Presents the NYC American Craft Beer Festival The Hand Crafted Tasting Co. Presents the NYC American Craft Beer Festival March 3, 2012 The NYC American Craft Beer festival is a true celebration of the American craft beer experience. We have invited 75 of this country’s best craft brewers to come together at… Beef on a Budget at the Bowery Culinary Center Beef on a Budget at the Bowery Culinary Center March 3, 2012 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Think having beef for dinner means spending big bucks at an overhyped steakhouse? Think again! You’ll see that it’s deliciously possible to incorporate beef into creative weeknight meals that are…
4 Beef on a Budget at the Bowery Culinary Center Beef on a Budget at the Bowery Culinary Center Beef on a Budget at the Bowery Culinary Center 92Y Presents A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour 92Y Presents A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour March 4, 2012 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Pizza and Brooklyn go together like…well…pizza and Brooklyn! Venture through Brooklyn’s Italian and Jewish neighborhoods, visiting famous landmarks and movie scenes along the way, and devour some of the best pizza… The Springs Seedlings Presents the 4th Annual Empty Bowls The Springs Seedlings Presents the 4th Annual Empty Bowls March 4, 2012 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Bring your empty bowl and it’ll be filled up with delicious soup from several fine, local establishments. There will also be a bake sale, art projects, music and a 50/50… Jimmy’s No. 43 presents the Second Annual Duck Cook-Off to Benefit Food Systems Network NYC Jimmy’s No. 43 presents the Second Annual Duck Cook-Off to Benefit Food Systems Network NYC March 4, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Guests will “get ducked,” enjoying a walk-around, 10-course tasting buffet of creative duck dishes made from regionally-produced quackers and seasonal ingredients. There will be everything from duck charcuterie to duck-dominated first…	5 Jimmy’s No. 43 presents the Second Annual Duck Cook-Off to Benefit Food Systems Network NYC A Visit from Japan to Give Thanks at Jimmy’s No. 43 A Visit from Japan to Give Thanks at Jimmy’s No. 43 March 5, 2012 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Enjoy a special selection of Hitachino beers (along with fresh sake) courtesy of Mr. Toshi Kiushi, who will be in NYC and wants to personally thank all the brewers, reps,…	6 A Visit from Japan to Give Thanks at Jimmy’s No. 43 Homemade Pasta Workshop at the Bowery Culinary Center Homemade Pasta Workshop at the Bowery Culinary Center March 6, 2012 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Is there anything more comforting than fresh noodles? Tonight, we’re making batches of egg pasta from scratch, and working in groups to make your favorite sauces and fillings. Join us…	7 Homemade Pasta Workshop at the Bowery Culinary Center Homemade Pasta Workshop at the Bowery Culinary Center Meet-the-Farmer Dinner at applewood Meet-the-Farmer Dinner at applewood March 7, 2012 7:00 PM “Swine is Divine: The Joy of Pork” featuring Amie and Bernie “The Pig Farmer” Amlaw of Amlaw Family Farm in West Swanzer, NH. Enjoy a wonderful four-course tasting menu paired with… Purim v. St. Pats Beer Challenge at Jimmy’s No. 43 Purim v. St. Pats Beer Challenge at Jimmy’s No. 43 March 7, 2012 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM It’s a Purim v. St. Pats beer challenge at Jimmy’s No. 43! There will be Schmaltz Beer alongside PA’S Sly Fox (owned by Brian O’Reilly, hence, the Irish twist) in…	8 Purim v. St. Pats Beer Challenge at Jimmy’s No. 43 Purim v. St. Pats Beer Challenge at Jimmy’s No. 43 Rural American Cooking at the Bowery Culinary Center Rural American Cooking at the Bowery Culinary Center March 8, 2012 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The cooking of rural America has always been about simply-prepared meals that make the most of readily available local ingredients. Take a break from city life and join Culinary Center… Compass Box Whisky Co. and LUPEC-NYC Present Whisky & Women Unite Compass Box Whisky Co. and LUPEC-NYC Present Whisky & Women Unite March 8, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Celebrate women’s success and continued empowerment in NYC and around the world with an evening of tippling, toasting, and Compass Box cocktails. Co-hosted by Lynette Marrero, LUPEC NYC (Ladies United…	9 Compass Box Whisky Co. and LUPEC-NYC Present Whisky & Women Unite Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards March 9, 2012 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Come in from chill and enjoy some hot jazz! Candlelight Friday is from 5pm to 8pm throughout the fall and winter season. No cover charge to listen to some of New…	10
11	12 Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards 92Y Tribeca Presents In the Pantry with Ken Goodman – Salt: Spice it Up! 92Y Tribeca Presents In the Pantry with Ken Goodman – Salt: Spice it Up! March 12, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM There’s more to salt than being pepper’s companion. Learn about different kinds of salt and how to use this often misunderstood condiment to get the best flavor from your food.… New York Drinks New York Grand Tasting at the Astor Center New York Drinks New York Grand Tasting at the Astor Center March 12, 2012 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM This event is the keystone of the “New York Drinks New York” promotional campaign, a multi-faceted program for wine trade, media, and consumers, intended to set the stage for a long-term…	13 New York Drinks New York Grand Tasting at the Astor Center New York Drinks New York Grand Tasting at the Astor Center New York Drinks New York Grand Tasting at the Astor Center 92Y Presents a Gracie Mansion Tea Tour 92Y Presents a Gracie Mansion Tea Tour March 13, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Called home by mayors and merchants for more than 200 years, Gracie Mansion is one of the most celebrated landmarks in New York City and among the oldest structures standing… Astor Center Presents Home Baker’s Meet Up and Grain-to-Glass Pop-up Bar Astor Center Presents Home Baker’s Meet Up and Grain-to-Glass Pop-up Bar March 13, 2012 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Meet amateur and professional bakers, sample their best breads, and taste spirits made from local grains at the Home Baker’s Meet-Up and Grain-to-Glass Pop-Up Bar! If you’re a baker, you can… The International Association of Culinary Professionals Presents A Talk About Food Policy The International Association of Culinary Professionals Presents A Talk About Food Policy March 13, 2012 7:00 PM Leading up to its annual conference, “The Fashion of Food,” the International Association of Culinary Professionals will be hosting a Food Policy Talk via a live event and broadcast at…	14 The International Association of Culinary Professionals Presents A Talk About Food Policy The International Association of Culinary Professionals Presents A Talk About Food Policy Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center Presents Cooking Wisdom & Inspiration from a Small Family Farm Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center Presents Cooking Wisdom & Inspiration from a Small Family Farm March 14, 2012 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM The small family farmer is struggling in modern America as the influx of GMO farms encroach upon their way of life and terms like industrialization and agribusiness become household words.… Development in Gardening (DIG) Presents the 5th Annual Reap Life DIG New York Event Development in Gardening (DIG) Presents the 5th Annual Reap Life DIG New York Event March 14, 2012 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM It will be an evening of gratitude, storytelling, and transformation as we plant seeds to nourish lives around the world. We invite you to transform discarded spaces into lush gardens…	15 Development in Gardening (DIG) Presents the 5th Annual Reap Life DIG New York Event 92Y Presents a Whiskey and Cheese Pairing 92Y Presents a Whiskey and Cheese Pairing March 15, 2012 7:00 PM Whiskeys offer a broad range of flavors, and while it may seem counterintuitive, some cheeses are ideal matches for them. In this unique class, we will explore at least six…	16 92Y Presents a Whiskey and Cheese Pairing 92Y Presents a Whiskey and Cheese Pairing Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards March 16, 2012 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Come in from chill and enjoy some hot jazz! Candlelight Friday is from 5pm to 8pm throughout the fall and winter season. No cover charge to listen to some of New… NYC Gangster Tours Presents an Irish Heritage Pub Crawl NYC Gangster Tours Presents an Irish Heritage Pub Crawl March 16, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Never met a gangster expert? Here’s your chance! Join Gideon Levy of NYC Gangster Tours for an Irish Heritage Pub Crawl this St. Patrick’s Day Weekend on both Friday, March…	17
18 NYC Gangster Tours Presents an Irish Heritage Pub Crawl NYC Gangster Tours Presents an Irish Heritage Pub Crawl Water Street Pancake Fair Water Street Pancake Fair March 18, 2012 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM New Amsterdam Market, the South Street Seaport Museum and I8NY are joining forces to provide the NYC Half Marathon with a delicious ending! First come first serve with special discounts for NYCRR… 92YTribeca Presents Eat, Drink & Think Like…Golda Meir 92YTribeca Presents Eat, Drink & Think Like…Golda Meir March 18, 2012 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM The “Iron Lady” of Israeli politics, Golda Meir was born in the Russian Empire, raised in Milwaukee, and died in the State of Israel, which she helped create as one…	19	20 92YTribeca Presents Eat, Drink & Think Like…Golda Meir 92Y Presents Francine Segan’s World of Tasting – Dinner with Socrates: Feasting in Ancient Greece 92Y Presents Francine Segan’s World of Tasting – Dinner with Socrates: Feasting in Ancient Greece March 20, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Engage in tantalizing tales and samplings of the foods and dining customs of ancient Greece, including the philosopher’s writings on wine, health and even dinner party seating. Discover the ancient…	21 92Y Presents Francine Segan’s World of Tasting – Dinner with Socrates: Feasting in Ancient Greece 92Y Presents Francine Segan’s World of Tasting – Dinner with Socrates: Feasting in Ancient Greece 92Y Presents Francine Segan’s World of Tasting – Dinner with Socrates: Feasting in Ancient Greece 92Y Presents Francine Segan’s World of Tasting – Dinner with Socrates: Feasting in Ancient Greece 92Y Presents Francine Segan’s World of Tasting – Dinner with Socrates: Feasting in Ancient Greece Beer Sessions Radio Celebrates Its 100th Episode At Heritage Radio Network Fundraiser Beer Sessions Radio Celebrates Its 100th Episode At Heritage Radio Network Fundraiser March 21, 2012 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Beer Sessions Radio™ Celebrates Its 100th Episode At Heritage Radio Network Fundraiser Beer Sessions Radio™ will join with Heritage Radio Network founder Patrick Martins to celebrate our 100th episode alongside other top hosts from HRN.… An Evening of Craft Beer and Beef Jerky at Jimmy’s No. 43 An Evening of Craft Beer and Beef Jerky at Jimmy’s No. 43 March 21, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Bronx Brewery has partnered with local jerky purveyors SlantShack Jerky to create a new beef jerky marinated in Bronx Pale Ale–bringing together quality craft beer and quality jerky. Come… The Brooklyn Food Coalition Presents Healthy Schools Healthy Kids – A Town Hall Meeting & Community Forum The Brooklyn Food Coalition Presents Healthy Schools Healthy Kids – A Town Hall Meeting & Community Forum March 21, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Come share your concerns around school food in schools throughout East New York and Brownsville. Share a testimony, listen to fellow community members, or just come show your support and… Hampton Bays Public Library Presents What the heck is a GMO? A Free Community Discussion Hampton Bays Public Library Presents What the heck is a GMO? A Free Community Discussion March 21, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Our right to know and Victory Gardens – Growing our own nutritious food. Contact Vicki Drescher to reserve a seat at vdresch@suffolk.lib.ny.us. Walk-ins welcome! Refer a friend How to Knead, Top & Toss at the Brooklyn Brewery How to Knead, Top & Toss at the Brooklyn Brewery March 21, 2012 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Refer a friend	22 How to Knead, Top & Toss at the Brooklyn Brewery IACP Presents: Kids in the Kitchen Webinar Featuring Claudia Bellini, Phil Gutensohn and Julie Negrib IACP Presents: Kids in the Kitchen Webinar Featuring Claudia Bellini, Phil Gutensohn and Julie Negrib March 22, 2012 12:00 PM Teaching children about food and cooking is an area of increasing interest. Join Claudia Bellini, Phil Gutensohn, and Julie Negrin for a comprehensive look at The Cooking Room, an elementary…	23 IACP Presents: Kids in the Kitchen Webinar Featuring Claudia Bellini, Phil Gutensohn and Julie Negrib Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards March 23, 2012 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Come in from chill and enjoy some hot jazz! Candlelight Friday is from 5pm to 8pm throughout the fall and winter season. No cover charge to listen to some of New…	24 Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center Presents a Fill Your Freezer Workshop Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center Presents a Fill Your Freezer Workshop March 24, 2012 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM This class is designed for the typical New Yorker leaving wakes in their tracks that want to eat healthier but lack the time to shop for their ingredients, to cook…
25 Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center Presents a Fill Your Freezer Workshop Fourth Annual Sunday Supper at Chelsea Market Fourth Annual Sunday Supper at Chelsea Market March 25, 2012 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Back by popular demand, Sunday Supper at Chelsea Market will provide food-loving New Yorkers the opportunity to wine and dine for a great cause. The multi-course dishes will be prepared…	26 Fourth Annual Sunday Supper at Chelsea Market Fourth Annual Sunday Supper at Chelsea Market Local Roots NYC Presents Fish Butchery Essentials Local Roots NYC Presents Fish Butchery Essentials March 26, 2012 Each student will have two fish to practice on and will learn to gut, clean, de-scale, remove skin and bones, and fillet a flat fish. At the end of the… Civilization of Beer’s NYC Spring Pro Training Civilization of Beer’s NYC Spring Pro Training March 26, 2012 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Civilization of Beer’s exclusive, two day workshops prepare culinary professionals to pass the first level, Certified Beer Server™ exam of the Cicerone Certification Beer Sommelier Program. Cicerone.org independently tests candidates on…	27 Civilization of Beer’s NYC Spring Pro Training Civilization of Beer’s NYC Spring Pro Training Celebrate the Street Vendor Project’s 10th Birthday with Food, Drinks and Live Music Celebrate the Street Vendor Project’s 10th Birthday with Food, Drinks and Live Music March 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Congratulations to the Street Vendor Project for turning ten this year! Join them in celebrating this milestone with an evening of Vendy award-winning food, drinks, live music, and good company! Proceeds from… Masters of Social Gastronomy Presents The Flavor Battles Masters of Social Gastronomy Presents The Flavor Battles March 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM MSG is a free, monthly lecture on food history and science! This time, learn about the history and science of imitation ingredients. As for the lectures, Sarah will explore the history of artificial food, starting with medieval…	28 Masters of Social Gastronomy Presents The Flavor Battles Masters of Social Gastronomy Presents The Flavor Battles Tamales 101 at the Bowery Culinary Center Tamales 101 at the Bowery Culinary Center March 28, 2012 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM You don’t have to dash south of the border for authentic tamales. These classic Mexican and South American leaf-wrapped dumplings are easier to make than you think. Let us guide… Hampton Bays Public Library Presents Sweet Poisons – The Bitter Truth, A Free Community Discussion Hampton Bays Public Library Presents Sweet Poisons – The Bitter Truth, A Free Community Discussion March 28, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Aspartame, HFCS, Sugar. How do our bodies process sugars and sweeteners of all kinds? Contact Vicki Drescher to reserve a seat at vdresch@suffolk.lib.ny.us. Walk-ins welcome! Refer a friend	29	30 Hampton Bays Public Library Presents Sweet Poisons – The Bitter Truth, A Free Community Discussion Hampton Bays Public Library Presents Sweet Poisons – The Bitter Truth, A Free Community Discussion Hampton Bays Public Library Presents Sweet Poisons – The Bitter Truth, A Free Community Discussion 92Y Presents Carnegie Hall Tour and Tea 92Y Presents Carnegie Hall Tour and Tea March 30, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM No practice needed as 92Y takes you behind the scenes of Carnegie Hall. Get an up-close view of the venue’s storied history, legacy and architecture in a private guided tour.… Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards Candlelight Friday at Wölffer Estate Vineyards March 30, 2012 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Come in from chill and enjoy some hot jazz! Candlelight Friday is from 5pm to 8pm throughout the fall and winter season. No cover charge to listen to some of New… Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center Present Dinner & A Movie: The Big Night Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center Present Dinner & A Movie: The Big Night March 30, 2012 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM The end of the work week is coming to a close, and as much as we’d love to have over-the-top, grandiose plans for letting loose on Friday night, we might…	31 Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center Present Dinner & A Movie: The Big Night Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center Present Dinner & A Movie: The Big Night Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center Present Dinner & A Movie: The Big Night Huntington Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair Huntington Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair March 31, 2012 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Join NOFA-NY at the Cinema Arts Centre for the 2012 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair! A CSA gives consumers the opportunity to receive high quality food straight from farms on… Urban Oyster Walking Tours Presents Brewed in Brooklyn Urban Oyster Walking Tours Presents Brewed in Brooklyn March 31, 2012 12:00 PM Toast your way through the past and present of beer brewing in Brooklyn! Once home to 48 breweries, this ancient and tasty trade disappeared from the borough in the 1970′s,… The Better Basics at the Bowery Culinary Center The Better Basics at the Bowery Culinary Center March 31, 2012 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Calling all aspiring cooks… our ongoing series is designed for the absolute beginner, or any home cook who wants to continue building a foundation of essential techniques and recipes. Hands-on…