Martha's Vineyard Food & Wine Festival
October 17-19, 2008
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
Friday |
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201: Small Plates from the Grill Grates |
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| date: | 10/17/08 | BBQ Masters Andy Husbands, chef/owner of Tremont 647 and Sister Sorel in Boston, and Dante de Magistris, chef/owner of dante in Cambridge and the soon-to-open Il Casale in Belmont, will step behind the grill and prepare island-raised meats, seafood, and produce for guests to sample. The night is sure to get tastier as noted Wine Historian Nina Wemyss and Margrit Biever Mondavi pour a selection of vintages and share stories from the world of wine-making. Place your bid on a silent auction of rare wines, while enjoying jazz music by Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish. Proceeds will benefit the Martha's Vineyard Museum. guest celebrities: Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish, Dante de Magistris, Andy Husbands, Margrit Biever Mondavi, Nina Wemyss |
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| time: | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | ||
| price: | $100 | ||
| location: | Martha's Vineyard Museum | ||
Saturday |
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301: Grand Tasting |
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| date: | 10/18/08 | The Martha’s Vineyard Museum will host the Grand Tasting. Distinguished island chefs, including Kevin Crowell of Detente, Christian Thornton of Atria, and Anthony Saccoccia of The Grill on Main will demonstrate dishes prepared with local, in-season produce, meats, and seafood, highlighting each chef’s distinctive style. Noted vintners will pour wines for guests including Rombauer Vineyards, Duckhorn Wine Company, Liberty School Wine, and C. Donatiello Winery. Acclaimed cookbook authors, including Cathy Walthers, will conduct a book signing. guest celebrities: Michael Brehart, Kevin Crowell, Howard Imber, Antonio Saccoccia, Christian Thornton |
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| time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | ||
| price: | $100 | ||
| location: | Martha's Vineyard Museum | ||
302: Adventure with an Affineur |
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| date: | 10/18/08 | Russo’s Market in Watertown is one of the area’s most beloved shops for gourmet foods. Resident cheese expert, Mark Trumble, will guide tasters on a sampling of hand-crafted cheeses and wines from around the world. guest celebrities: Mark Trumble |
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| time: | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | ||
| price: | $60 | ||
| location: | North Water Gallery | ||
303: Beer & Cheese Pairings |
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| date: | 10/18/08 | Prefer beer over wine? Join Offshore Ale from Oak Bluffs, as they and the guys from Shy Brothers Farm pair Offshore lager with artisanal cheeses made by the shy-by-nature Santos brothers. The Offshore Ale House is an island tradition, and Shy Brothers Farm is a third-generation staple in Westport, Mass. Here, the “cup runneth over” with the local flavors of these New England-made specialties! |
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| time: | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | ||
| price: | $60 | ||
| location: | David Ryan's | ||
304: Chocolate & Dessert Wines |
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| date: | 10/18/08 | In 2008 Lee Napoli, former pastry chef in some of Boston’s finest restaurants including Icarus and Grill 23, opened Chocolee Chocolates in Boston’s South End. Her handcrafted chocolates won her a Best of Boston Award from Boston Magazine. Lee will team up with Jonathan Alsop, seasoned wine writer and owner of the Boston Wine School, to discuss the art of dessert wine and chocolate pairings. Jonathan is the author of a nationally syndicated wine column, In Vino Veritas. guest celebrities: Jonathon Alsop, Lee Napoli |
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| time: | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | ||
| price: | $60 | ||
| location: | The Christina Gallery | ||
305: The Farm Institute Day Camp |
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| date: | 10/18/08 | Children can spend the afternoon on the farm participating in fun, educational activities that revolve around agricultural life and the awareness of all living things. |
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| time: | 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM | ||
| price: | $30 | ||
| location: | The Farm Institute | ||
306: Olive Oil & Bread |
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| date: | 10/18/08 | Joanne Chang, the award winning pastry chef and owner of Flour Bakery in Boston, will slice up loaves of her crusty, warm bread while Emmanuel Daskalakis of Aralia shares his secrets about producing the world’s finest olive oil. Handmade bread and olive oil; the perfect combination. guest celebrities: Joanne Chang, Emmanuel Daskalakis |
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| time: | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | ||
| price: | $40 | ||
| location: | The Atlantic Restaurant | ||
307: Bringing Back Cocktail Hour! |
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| date: | 10/18/08 | Lauren Clark of DrinkBoston will lead a discussion on the lost art of making and enjoying classic cocktails. guest celebrities: Lauren Clark |
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| time: | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | ||
| price: | $50 | ||
| location: | Water Street Restaurant at The Harbor View Hotel & Resort | ||
308: Private Dinner |
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| date: | 10/18/08 | Executive Chef Peter Davis of Henrietta’s Table in Cambridge will prepare an island-grown masterpiece while Nina Weymss pairs each course with a selected wine. With literary anecdotes and illustrations, Nina will explain each wine’s historical relationship with art and its cultural significance. Margarit Mondavi of the Mondavi Winery will discuss her interest in uniting wine with the arts and the winery’s dedication to cultural programs. guest celebrities: Peter Davis, Margrit Biever Mondavi, Nina Wemyss |
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| time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | ||
| price: | $500 | ||
| location: | Private Home | ||
309: Private Dinner - Sustainable Seafood |
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| date: | 10/18/08 | Jeremy Sewall, Chef/Co-Owner of Lineage in Brookline, Mass., will walk diners through the process of preparing sustainable fish and shellfish. Heather Tausig, coordinator of
the New England Aquarium's Celebrate Seafood Dinner Series, will lead a discussion on the importance of shopping for and eating sustainable seafood. Dr. Aaron Bernstein, from Harvard Medical School's Healthy and Sustainable Food Program, will engage guests on how biodiversity affects human health. guest celebrities: Dr. Aaron Bernstein, Jeremy Sewall, Heather Tausig |
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| time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | ||
| price: | $500 | ||
| location: | Private Home | ||
Sunday |
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401: Corn Maze |
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| date: | 10/19/08 | For families to explore together, the famous corn maze at The Farm Institute will be open throughout the weekend. | Tickets available at The Farm Institute 508-627-7007. Children under 13 $5.00, Ages 14 & up $10.00 |
| time: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | ||
| price: | $ | ||
| location: | The Farm Institute | ||
402: Farmers' Brunch |
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| date: | 10/19/08 | The Festival will close on Sunday with a Farmers’ Market and Brunch. Local farmers will offer their fall harvest for sale. Guests can also purchase prepared brunch foods a la carte. During the farmers' market, The Museum will be open for a complimentary children's crafts workshop and guides will lead children in playing historic games outdoors. | Non-ticketed event, food available a la carte. |
| time: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | ||
| price: | $FREE | ||
| location: | Martha's Vineyard Museum | ||