http://arborweb.com/ Ann Arbor online: news and reference community resource, with the area's best events calendar, Ann Arbor Observer City Guide, comprehensive information on housing, restaurants, government, education, and more, and free classified ads. en-us 2012 Ann Arbor Observer. All Rights Reserved. http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120521.html#event139894 May. 27, 2 p.m. -- Every Sunday. Zingerman's cheesemaker Josh Minor leads a tour of the facility where Zingerman's cheeses are made. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120528.html#event137246 May. 31, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- Learn to make homemade versions of your favorite everyday condiments -- just in time for grilling season! And we'll also make some goodies to enjoy with your creations! Menu: Slightly Sweet Tomato Ketchup, Spicy Guiness Mustard, South African Harissa, Blueberry BBQ Sauce, Sesame Gomashio. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120528.html#event138816 Jun. 1, Noon & 9 p.m. -- Velvet Hammer Day is a special burlesque-themed extravaganza celebrating the Velvet Hammer - an old ale aged for 12 months in a gueuze-inoculated oak barrel and then corked in a 750 and bottle-conditioned for a minimum of two months. The festivities kick off at noon when bottles of the Velvet Hammer... Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120528.html#event138782 Jun. 1, 6-8 p.m. -- Zingerman's Roadhouse chef Alex Young is joined by Highlands Grill (Birmingham, AL) chef Frank Stitt to host a bacon-centric buffet feast of classic Alabama BBQ. A prelude to the annual daylong Camp Bacon ($195) at the Roadhouse on June 2, and a free Bacon Street Fair (donation suggested for the Was... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120528.html#event128487 Jun. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. -- All invited for ice cream. Craft and food vendors. Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120528.html#event139895 Jun. 3, 2 p.m. -- Every Sunday. Zingerman's cheesemaker Josh Minor leads a tour of the facility where Zingerman's cheeses are made. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120604.html#event137253 Jun. 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- Are you living with a gluten allergy or intolerance? Are you trying to navigate the gluten-free world and are a little overwhelmed in the kitchen? These classes are designed to help you out with education and plenty of new ideas! Menu: Sweet Potato Biscuits with Blackberry Jam and Orange Butter;... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120604.html#event137257 Jun. 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- We are taking super foods and AMPING up the flavor! Now is your chance to eat great and boost vitality with these nutrient packed delicious recipes with a focus on seaweed, dark berries, cruciferous vegetables, nuts and seeds. Menu: Kale with Arame and Ginger; Roasted Cauliflower with Broccoli Pe... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120604.html#event138784 Jun. 5, 7-10 p.m. -- Zingerman's staffers are joined by Italian artisanal food exporter and tour guide Gioacchino Passalacqua, a native Sicilian, to present a dinner showcasing traditional Sicilian dishes, including grilled swordfish with pistachio cream, pasta alla Norma, rolled bell peppers stuffed with goat cheese, t... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120604.html#event137255 Jun. 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- Unlock the mystery of this perennial summertime favorite: SOFT-SHELL CRABS!! Menu: Classic Soft-Shelled Crab Sandwich with Basil-Pesto Dressing; Tempura Soft-Shelled Crabs; Cornmeal-Crusted Soft-Shelled Crabs; Corn Salad; Jicama Slaw. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120604.html#event129310 Jun. 9, TBA -- Ale, Lager, Porter, Stout, Pilsner…. Come discover the distinct flavors of Michigan made beer. Tours begin at Wolverine State Brewery and spend the day visiting various breweries & festivals throughout Michigan. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120604.html#event140034 Jun. 9, 11 a.m.-noon -- One of Zingerman's Coffee managing partners, Allen Leibowitz or Steve Mangigian, offers a free tour of the coffee company and talks about the intricate world of java. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120604.html#event139896 Jun. 10, 2 p.m. -- Every Sunday. Zingerman's cheesemaker Josh Minor leads a tour of the facility where Zingerman's cheeses are made. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120611.html#event139639 Jun. 11, 7:30 p.m. -- Monks have been distilling and brewing for hundreds of years. This class will focus on monk-made herbal liqueurs (Chartreuse & Benedictine) that take cocktails from simple to sublime, and then make a brief stop for the newest trend - beer cocktails. Class is hands on, with lots of tasting opport... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120611.html#event137254 Jun. 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- Celebrate the ruby red sweetness of the Michigan summer strawberry. This lovely berry will be showcased in an array of recipes! Menu: Best-ever Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing; Strawberries with Basil & Balsamic; Strawberry Water. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120611.html#event138781 Jun. 12, 7 p.m. -- Zingerman's Roadhouse chef Alex Young hosts a dinner featuring a variety of different seafood, all species safe from danger of over-fishing and from fisheries using methods with the smallest environmental impact. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120611.html#event137250 Jun. 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- Fish Tacos have gained popularity in recent years -- but let's face it, there's a LOT of bad ones out there! Come pretend you're in Southern California and treat your guests to a spread that will have them talking for weeks to come! **Warning: THESE fish tacos are addictive! Menu: Grilled Snap... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120611.html#event135792 Jun. 14, 7-9 p.m. -- A chance to sample and learn about some 2 dozen fruit beers, from blueberry stouts to cherry alts. Also, a drawing for beer-related prizes. The price of admission includes unlimited beer sampling and a German appetizer buffet. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120611.html#event137248 Jun. 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- Back by popular demand! Bring your special someone and have some fun in the kitchen cooking up this entire menu. And please feel free to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal. Menu: Corn and Scallion Pancakes; Pan-roasted Lobster; Basil-Potato Puree; Warm Tomato Corn Salad; Fresh Strawb... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120611.html#event139094 Jun. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. -- The community is invited to take a self-guided tour through depot town to sample a strawberry food item at four locations. Our tour begins at the Depot Town Farmers Market, then to Harvest Kitchen, and Ypsi Food Coop, and ending at The Corner Brewery. Pick up a "passport", have it stamped at all fou... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120611.html#event141063 Jun. 16, Noon -- All seniors who attended a one-room or other country school invited to bring a dish to pass (and your own table service) for a potluck, along with any school photos or memorabilia you may have. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, & Hobbies Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120611.html#event139897 Jun. 17, 2 p.m. -- Every Sunday. Zingerman's cheesemaker Josh Minor leads a tour of the facility where Zingerman's cheeses are made. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120618.html#event137263 Jun. 19, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- Spice up your garden abundance with these creative recipes. We'll show you pickling and canning techniques, as well as innovative ideas for pickling the not-so-common fruits and veggies. Mix and match brines and vegetables and explore your kitchen creativity! Menu: Indian-spiced Pickled Cauliflow... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120618.html#event141147 Jun. 19, 7 p.m. -- June 19, 20, 25, & 26. Topics include "Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan" (June 19, 7 p.m.), "Honeybee Awareness Cooking" (June 20, 6 p.m.), "Baking Bread: Rye & Pumpernickel" (June 25, 6 p.m.), and "Health Starts Here: Simple Asian Fare" (June 26, 6:30 p.m.). Food & Beverage Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120618.html#event141148 Jun. 20, 6 p.m. -- June 19, 20, 25, & 26. Topics include "Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan" (June 19, 7 p.m.), "Honeybee Awareness Cooking" (June 20, 6 p.m.), "Baking Bread: Rye & Pumpernickel" (June 25, 6 p.m.), and "Health Starts Here: Simple Asian Fare" (June 26, 6:30 p.m.). Food & Beverage Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120618.html#event137264 Jun. 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- This class isn't just for vegetarians!! Are you looking to switch up your 'same old' traditional beef and turkey burgers? We've got ideas for the 3 BEST veggie burgers EVER!! They're all made with fresh veggies and beans and paired with gourmet condiments. Menu: Red Lentil Veggie Burger with Spic... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120618.html#event137058 Jun. 23, 10 a.m.-noon -- Matt Banks shows how to cook beef brisket and pork shoulder on a Big Green Egg Smoker and offers taste samples. Q&A. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120618.html#event139457 Jun. 23, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- All seniors invited to for a lunch featuring food from local growers and producers. The lunch tables have been festively decorated with different themes by various local groups, with a prize for the best decoration. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120618.html#event129055 Jun. 23, Noon -- Gather in Ann Arbor to join our fabulous wine tour created for a day of exquisite tastes & beautiful friendships in the abundant Michigan countryside. Tours include wine & appetizers at a select Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant. Enjoy tastings at three Michigan wineries hosted by a Golden tou... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120618.html#event137492 Jun. 23, 4-6 p.m. -- Zingerman's Creamery staff are joined by several of the farmers who provide Zingerman's with its milk to discuss their farms and offer taste samples of the cheeses Zingerman's makes with their milk. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120618.html#event137265 Jun. 23, 5-10 p.m. -- We are so excited to present to you our first 'dinner on the farm'! This dinner will be sourced from our very best local farms and vendors. Thanks to the crazy weather we've been having, it's difficult for us to publish a menu at this point, but know that it will be hyper-local, highly seasonal, mu... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120618.html#event138783 Jun. 24, 1-3 p.m. -- Zingerman's Coffee staff discuss and offer taste samples of foods that go best with some of their coffees. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120618.html#event139898 Jun. 24, 2 p.m. -- Every Sunday. Zingerman's cheesemaker Josh Minor leads a tour of the facility where Zingerman's cheeses are made. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120625.html#event141149 Jun. 25, 6 p.m. -- June 19, 20, 25, & 26. Topics include "Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan" (June 19, 7 p.m.), "Honeybee Awareness Cooking" (June 20, 6 p.m.), "Baking Bread: Rye & Pumpernickel" (June 25, 6 p.m.), and "Health Starts Here: Simple Asian Fare" (June 26, 6:30 p.m.). Food & Beverage Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120625.html#event141150 Jun. 26, 6:30 p.m. -- June 19, 20, 25, & 26. Topics include "Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan" (June 19, 7 p.m.), "Honeybee Awareness Cooking" (June 20, 6 p.m.), "Baking Bread: Rye & Pumpernickel" (June 25, 6 p.m.), and "Health Starts Here: Simple Asian Fare" (June 26, 6:30 p.m.). Food & Beverage Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120625.html#event137270 Jun. 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- Are you intimidated at the thought of grilling seafood? Or are you just looking to step up your game a little? Either way, we've got you covered. Menu: Grilled Squid Salad with Papaya, Green Onion & Peanuts; Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Fresh Tomato-Horseradish Dipping Sauce; Clams in Cartocc... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120625.html#event139180 Jun. 28, 6:30 p.m. -- On Thursday, June 28th, we are welcoming you, your family, and fellow WXWers out for some summer fun. Join us under the tent at "Top of the Park" (see listing above) from 6:30pm to 9:30pm for some delectable nibbles & munchies. Wine, beer, soft drinks and bottled water will be available for purc... Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food & Beverage Networking & Career Development http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120625.html#event138574 Jun. 30, 4-11 p.m. -- Old-fashioned German dinner served a la carte (approximately $7-$10) with wine, beer, pop, and coffee for sale. Dancing to German and American music by Sorgenbrecher (June 30 & July 28) and Enzian aus Detroit (Aug. 25) Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120625.html#event141162 Jun. 30, 6 p.m. -- Dancing to live music by The Appleseed Collective, the popular young local acoustic quartet that plays an enchanting blend of lyric-based folk rock with Dixieland and gypsy jazz rhythms and harmonies. Also, food. Food & Beverage Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120625.html#event139886 Jul. 1, 2 p.m. -- Every Sunday. Zingerman's cheesemaker Josh Minor leads a tour of the facility where Zingerman's cheeses are made. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120702.html#event137150 Jul. 4, Noon-4 p.m. -- With BBQ chicken, coleslaw, potato chips, baked beans, a roll, and dessert. Beverages available. A benefit for the American Legion. Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120702.html#event139887 Jul. 8, 2 p.m. -- Every Sunday. Zingerman's cheesemaker Josh Minor leads a tour of the facility where Zingerman's cheeses are made. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120709.html#event137275 Jul. 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- During the hot summer months, chilled summer soups are a refreshing addition to any menu. Warm soups are also a great way to showcase the season's best. Here we'll show you 2 of each! Menu: Sweet Corn Soup with Avocado; Fresh Watercress Bisque with Creme Fraiche; Spiney Lobster and Mango Gazpacho... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120709.html#event140549 Jul. 12, 7-9 p.m. -- A chance to sample and learn about a wide range of wheat beers from full-flavored American wheats to sour Belgian lambics. Also, a drawing for beer-related prizes. Admission includes unlimited beer sampling and a German appetizer buffet. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120709.html#event137276 Jul. 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- Back by popular demand! Bring your special someone and have some fun in the kitchen cooking up this entire BENTO BOX menu. And please feel free to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal. Menu: Miso Soup; Sesame Scallion Crab Salad Maki; Ahi Tuna with Sesame and Napa; Pickled Cucumber, Dai... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120709.html#event140024 Jul. 14, 11 a.m.-noon -- One of Zingerman's Coffee managing partners, Allen Leibowitz or Steve Mangigian, offers a free tour of the coffee company and talks about the intricate world of java. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120709.html#event137277 Jul. 14, 1-5 p.m. -- What to do with a huge haul of strawberries? Millions of peaches? Too many tomatoes? NEVER! We'll show you how to make perfect preserves, creative chutneys, and joyous jams with your produce surplus! You'll go home with a small jar of each - we'll be canning our goods in this class. Menu: Jala... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120709.html#event139888 Jul. 15, 2 p.m. -- Every Sunday. Zingerman's cheesemaker Josh Minor leads a tour of the facility where Zingerman's cheeses are made. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120716.html#event139640 Jul. 16, 7:30 p.m. -- If there's an official summer spirit, it's got to be gin. In this class you'll learn about different styles of gin and sample several different cocktails featuring this eminently mixable spirit. Class is hands on, with lots of tasting opportunities. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120716.html#event140659 Jul. 19, 4-8 p.m. -- About 6,000 chickens are cooked over nearly 5 tons of charcoal in four 100-foot-long broiling pits. Dinner includes half a chicken, dinner roll, homemade coleslaw, radishes, potato chips, and a beverage. Ice cream and pop available. Also, an antique car show and live entertainment. Proceeds fund pr... Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120716.html#event139889 Jul. 22, 2 p.m. -- Every Sunday. Zingerman's cheesemaker Josh Minor leads a tour of the facility where Zingerman's cheeses are made. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120723.html#event138575 Jul. 28, 4-11 p.m. -- Old-fashioned German dinner served a la carte (approximately $7-$10) with wine, beer, pop, and coffee for sale. Dancing to German and American music by Sorgenbrecher (June 30 & July 28) and Enzian aus Detroit (Aug. 25) Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120723.html#event129056 Jul. 29, Noon -- Gather in Ann Arbor to join our fabulous wine tour created for a day of exquisite tastes & beautiful friendships in the abundant Michigan countryside. Tours include wine & appetizers at a select Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant. Enjoy tastings at three Michigan wineries hosted by a Golden tou... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120723.html#event139890 Jul. 29, 2 p.m. -- Every Sunday. Zingerman's cheesemaker Josh Minor leads a tour of the facility where Zingerman's cheeses are made. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120730.html#event137286 Aug. 4, 1-5 p.m. -- What to do with a huge haul of strawberries? Millions of peaches? Too many tomatoes? NEVER! We'll show you how to make perfect preserves, creative chutneys, and joyous jams with your produce surplus! You'll go home with a small jar of each - we'll be canning our goods in this class. Menu: Jala... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120806.html#event137291 Aug. 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- Too hot for the stove or the oven? Make a big fresh dinner salad to cool you off while feeding a crowd! Menu: Shrimp Caesar Salad with Grilled Romaine, Lemon, Anchovy and Shaved Parmesan; Grilled Lemon Chicken over Marinated Greek Vegetables; Adobo Flank Steak and Spinach Salad with Grilled Corn a... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120806.html#event137292 Aug. 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- We love pork here in the Ann Arbor Cooks kitchen! This is our tribute to the Korean classic 'bo ssam'. We're going to be slow-roasting pork shoulder and then working on a battery of sauces and garnish to make the most amazing lettuce wraps you've ever had! You're going to love knowing how to prep... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120806.html#event137294 Aug. 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- Back by popular demand! Bring your special someone and have some fun in the kitchen cooking up this entire menu. And please feel free to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal. Menu: Sugar Snap and Snow Pea Salad with Orange Sesame Vinaigrette; Miso-glazed Halibut; Pineapple Mango Salsa; ... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120806.html#event129311 Aug. 11, Noon -- Ale, Lager, Porter, Stout, Pilsner…. Come discover the distinct flavors of Michigan made beer. Tours begin at Wolverine State Brewery and spend the day visiting various breweries & festivals throughout Michigan. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120813.html#event139641 Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m. -- It's August, and the Farmer's Market is overflowing with goodness. This class is about incorporating all of our wonderful local produce - herbs, cucumbers, berries, tomatoes - into cocktails. We'll learn all about muddling, infusing, and even "shrubs." Class is hands on, with lots of tasting opportu... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120813.html#event129057 Aug. 18, Noon -- Gather in Ann Arbor to join our fabulous wine tour created for a day of exquisite tastes & beautiful friendships in the abundant Michigan countryside. Tours include wine & appetizers at a select Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant. Enjoy tastings at three Michigan wineries hosted by a Golden tou... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120820.html#event138576 Aug. 25, 4-11 p.m. -- Old-fashioned German dinner served a la carte (approximately $7-$10) with wine, beer, pop, and coffee for sale. Dancing to German and American music by Sorgenbrecher (June 30 & July 28) and Enzian aus Detroit (Aug. 25) Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_120903.html#event129058 Sep. 9, Noon -- Gather in Ann Arbor to join our fabulous wine tour created for a day of exquisite tastes & beautiful friendships in the abundant Michigan countryside. Tours include wine & appetizers at a select Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant. Enjoy tastings at three Michigan wineries hosted by a Golden tou... Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_121015.html#event129312 Oct. 20, TBA -- Ale, Lager, Porter, Stout, Pilsner…. Come discover the distinct flavors of Michigan made beer. Tours begin at Wolverine State Brewery and spend the day visiting various breweries & festivals throughout Michigan. Food & Beverage http://arborweb.com/calendar/food___beverage_121022.html#event129059 Oct. 27, Noon -- Gather in Ann Arbor to join our fabulous wine tour created for a day of exquisite tastes & beautiful friendships in the abundant Michigan countryside. Tours include wine & appetizers at a select Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant. Enjoy tastings at three Michigan wineries hosted by a Golden tou... Food & Beverage