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Coffee & Art at the Illy Galleria NY

Visit the just opened temporary Illy Galleria in NY until it closes December 15th.  We've seen many of these temporary retail concepts recently that gives retailers some buzz and traffic that might not otherwise come with a permanent location.  Illy's NY Galleria is certain to generate some exciting buzz with people who are coffee lovers, art lovers, or "where's the hot scene" lovers.

Get your coffee and bomboloni while you can at Galleria illy in SoHo, which opens tomorrow and closes on Dec. 15, at the end of its lease. With a chandelier of espresso cups overhead, above, coffee lovers can indulge in hot or iced drinks ($2 to $5), along with confections like bomboloni from Osteria del Circo, espresso nuggets from WD-50 and peanut butter sandwich bars from Tru in Chicago ($4 to $6).

The shop has a coffee and art library, a coffee-inspired painting by James Rosenquist, espresso makers to try out, and classes: 382 West Broadway (Broome Street); (877) 455-9347 or illyusa.com.

via NY Times

Upcoming September & October Food Festivals

Here's some upcoming food events from around the country--

• Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off  |  September 1-5, 2005  |  Victorian Sq., Sparks, NV
• National Buffalo Wing Festival  |  September 2-4, 2005  |  Buffalo, NYUSA
• Taste of Cleveland  |  September 2-5, 2005  |  Cleveland, OH
• Chowderfest  |  October 1-2, 2005  |  Beach Haven, NJ

via Jessica's Biscuit Newsletter

Alain Ducasse Visits the Culinary Institute of America

For the first time in the US, Alain Ducasse offers exclusive programs at The Culinary Institute of America's Greystone campus!

"When my training center looked for an educational opportunity in the United States, it naturally appeared that the CIA was the only place sharing the same culinary quest of excellence." --Alain Ducasse

The renowned Alain Ducasse Training Center (ADF) has coupled with the CIA to host the "Alain Ducasse Contemporary Cuisine and Modern Presentation" workshop at the Culinary Institute of America's Greystone campus in St. Helena, CA.

Register for classes here:  November 9 Demonstration or the November 10 & 11 Hands On Courses

Looking for a Wine Tasting Event in Your Area?

We found a great wine website with a comprehensive list of wine tasting events in regions all over the world. Calling themselves "The Largest Wine & Spirits Calendar in the World", you'll be sure to find a local wine event in your area at LocalWineEvents.com. They even have a wine event email notification that will alert you to upcoming events in your requested regions. Happy tasting!

Heirloom Tomato Tasting at Windrose Farms, September 19

Daily Olive is planning to travel to Windrose Farm's Heirloom Tasting Fair in Paso Robles, California on September 19th. Windrose features over 60 heirloom tomato varieties, and we're looking forward to tasting more than our share. It'll also be great be a great opportunity to see their farm. Recently, we had a great heirloom tomato salad at Campanile who happens to purchase their tomatoes from Windrose.

Windrose Farms was also featured in the August issue of Food & Wine Magazine.

2004 Food Festivals

For a great listing of food festivals remaining in 2004, visit this great foodie site. Make your plans now if you intend on including some of these food festivals in your 2004 travel adventures.

Spring Break for Foodies: South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Here's a culinary event worth travelling to sunny Florida in early March--the South Beach Wine and Food Festival from March 5-7, 2004. Join guests including Alton Brown, Alain Ducasse, Todd English, Bobby Flay, Tyler Florence, Andrea Immer, Emeril Lagasse, Nobu Matsuhisa, Francois Payard, Rachel Ray, Eric Ripert, Claude Troisgros, Ming Tsai, and more.

For more details visit Food and Wine Magazine's website and the Official SoBe Wine and Food Site.

14th Annual Bon Appetit Wine and Spirits Event - Los Angeles & Dallas

Bon Appetit hosts their 14th Annual Wine and Spirits Focus events in Los Angeles, on October 26, and Dallas, on November 30th. Experience the signature dishes from the top restaurants in each city, and taste over 125 wines, champagne, spirits and microbrews. Billed as "A Lifestyle Experience", these events will benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Visit the Official Focus Website for further details and ticket information.

The Biggest and Best Party in Texas

Save the Date!

March 31 to April 4

Saveur Magazine's 19th Annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival in Austin Texas.

This annual event takes over Austin and nearby Hill Country featuring a wine auction, wine tastings, seminars, cooking demonstrations, grilling competitions, and Sunday Food Fair. Visit with special guests from noted restaurants and wineries, including principals, chefs, winemakers and others. Headquarted at the Four Seasons Hotel on Town Lake, start making your plans now.

For more information, visit the Official Festival Website.