Wine for Mavericks
Looking for something to do tonight? Maverick’s wine director Mike Pierce is hosting a wine seminar this evening—three wines, one exciting dish from the Maverick kitchen, and lots of fun and information. This week, he’ll be pairing wines with Indian food—stop in for some innovative combinations. The event runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., costs $35, and is limited to ten guests. Be spontaneous! Reserve your space for tonight’s event by calling 415-863-3061 right now.
Memoirs From an Urban Farm
On Thursday, June 18, farmer Novella Carpenter will be chatting with Michael Pollan about her recent book Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer. The inspiring memoir chronicles her experience transforming a vacant lot in Oakland into a working urban farm. Join them at the First Congregational Church is Berkeley (2345 Channing Way) from 7:30 to 10 p.m.; tickets are $10 and will be available at the door.
Bean King
Heirloom bean expert Steve Sando, owner of Rancho Gordo, will be at Cavallo Point on Saturday, June 20 teaching a class all about the culinary “treasures of the New World”—beans, corn and chilies. Tickets to the four-hour class are $135—call 888-651-2003 to reserve a space.
Cacao Class
Serious chocolate freaks should plan to attend Michael Recchiuti’s class, Chocolate Obsession 2—Serious Chocolate, on June 20 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. This master class in chocolate confection techniques, taught by an absolute expert in the field, will cover tempering, molding and enrobing, and admission includes a copy of Recchiuti’s book, Chocolate Obsession. Tickets are $65 in advance ($75 at the door) and can be purchased here.
Nutrageous
Looking for a true taste of Italy? Learn how to make your own nocino, a liqueur made from green walnuts. On June 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Slow Food Berkeley member Arrigo Benedetti will teach you how to make your own bottle of this digestif, native to the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. Tickets for the workshop (which will be held at 2818 Bellaire Pl., Oakland) are $10. To RSVP, email dario.barbone@gmail.com
Raise a Glass
The sixth annual Golden Glass Wine event will again take up residence at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion on June 21 from 2 to 6 p.m.. Steady your glass—there will be over 100 sustainably-produced wines on offer, as well as snacks from A16, Slow Club, Heaven’s Dog and many, many more. Tickets are $60 in advance; $70 at the door ($20 for food only) and can be purchased here.
Farm Fresh To You
They’re calling it a Mariquita Marathon—on Sunday, June 21, Mariquita farmers Andy Griffin and Julia Wiley will be contributing a giant vegetable bounty of the Piccino kitchen. The cooks will then prepare an a la carte feast—pizzas, salads and other delicious surprises. Stop in between noon and 9 p.m. to sample some fresh from the farm fare.
