Ann Arbor food and drink calendar

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Today

Dal Makhani and Jeera Rice Vegetarian with Jyothi Abraham. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Traditional vegetarian meal features recipes common to the northern region of India. Dal Makani is a creamy lentil curry; Jeera Rice is simply spiced with cumin. $39.Pre-registration required through Ann Arbor Community Education Recreation at 734-994-2300 ext. 53203 or www.aareced.com .

Beer Tasting: Arbor Brewing Co. 5-7 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, at the wine bar. Sample Michigan beers with knowledgeable Whole Foods staff members. Pricing varies. wholefoodsmarket.com/.

Saturday

Big Green Egg Cook Out with Matt Banks. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Downtown Home & Garden, 210 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor. Chef Matt Banks will be demonstrating our Big Green Egg Grill & Smoker. He will be smoking beef brisket and a pork shoulder overnight, and then serving up succulent tastes Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 734-662-8122.

Watermelon Carving Demonstration. 1-3 p.m. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Watermelon Carving Demonstration by Cre in the produce section. Free. 734-975-4500.

Celebrate Local: Avalon Bakery. 2 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor. Join Avalon?s master baker Stephanie and learn how easy it is to bake vegan fruit bars. $10. Stop by the customer service desk, or call 734-997-7500 to register.

Learn to Make Fresh Mozzarella. Noon-2:30 p.m. Zingerman's Creamery, 3723 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Learn how to stretch your own from-scratch fresh mozzarella at home. $50 (or $45 if paid in advance). Reservations required at 734-929-0500.

Sunday

First Paws for a Cause Celebrity Waiter Event. 5-8 p.m. Four Points by Sheraton. 3200 Boardwalk Drive, Ann Arbor. Join U of M football player Troy Woolfolk and his teammates as they serve as "celebrity waiters." All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Huron Valley. $100. 734-996-0600.

Rooftop Farm Dinner and Dancing: a Real Time Farms Fundraiser. 5:30 p.m. Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery, 311 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Real Time Farms, a local Ann Arbor start-up, is raising funds for our Food Warrior Summer Internship Program. 18 interns nationwide will be collecting data, pictures, and video on the growing practices of our nation's farms, compiling food artisans' stories, and documenting farmers markets. At the rooftop dinner event, enjoy local seasonal delights prepared by Chef Maggie Long and groove to tunes from the Appleseed Collective. An auction with items from area artisans and organizations will begin at 7:30. $45 or $150 for V.I.P. tickets. realtimefarmsfundraiser.eventbrite.com/.

Tours of the Creamery. 2 p.m. Zingerman's Creamery, 3723 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Cheesemaker and managing partner John Loomis gives the inside scoop on how they make artisan cheeses and old-fashioned gelato (that?s Italian ice cream). $5. 734-929-0500.

Monday

Milan Senior Nutrition Program. 11:45 a.m. Milan Senior & Community Activity Center, 45 Neckel Court, Milan. A nutritionally balanced meal offered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone who is 60 years or older and a fee of $5 for anyone under the age of 60. 48-hour advance reservations. Call or stop by the office. 734-439-1549.

Tuesday

Fruit Tarts. 5:30 p.m. Zingerman's Bakehouse , 3711 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Come and learn all of Zingerman's Bakehouse "not-so-secret" secrets at making tasty pastries. $100. 734-761-7255.

Nothing but Bubbles! 6-8 p.m. Gratzi, 326 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Enjoy an evening at our outdoor patio listening to live music while sampling six varieties of Italian sparkling wines and appetizers prepared by Chef John Fischer. $35, tax and gratuity not included. Reservations required by calling 888-456-3463.

Basics of Grilling Seafood. 6 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor. Team leader Craig will share the basics of grilling seafood. Stop by the Whole Foods Market customer service desk or call 734-997-7500.

Lunch is Served. Noon-1 p.m. Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor. Repeats every Tuesday and Friday. Reservations are required with two days prior notice. Suggested donation for those over 60 years of age is $2.50, for all others, $5. Call 734-998-9353 for reservations.

Wednesday
Bring on the Brioche. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Zingerman's Bakehouse, 3711 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Learn how to make brioche dough, shape and bake it to perfection, making a savory brioche with sausage and a sweet version called Craquelin, the national bread of Belgium. $100. www.bakewithzing.com.

Rustic Italian Cooking: Italian Sauces and Condiments, with Francesca Giaraffa. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. Learn to make amatriciana, a tangy tomato based sauce (made with pancetta and onions, served with penne pasta), carbonara, (this version with artichoke hearts, scrambled egg and parmigiano cheese, served with linguine), prosciutto and peas (in a white cream sauce, served over bow tie pasta), and salsa ai funghi, a tomato based sauce (made with a mix of wild mushrooms and dried porcinis, served with spaghetti). $39, plus a materials fee of $13. www.wccnet.edu.

Introduction to Cheesemaking. 2-3:30 p.m. Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St., Chelsea. Talk by Greystone Farm & Creamery (Chelsea) owner Sally Hutchinson. Free, but preregistration ??required by calling 734-475-8732.

Wednesday Wine Tasting. 6:30 p.m. Paesano's Italian Restaurant , 3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Sample five up and coming wines from Italy, accompanied by tasty appetizers. $25. www.paesanosannarbor.com .

Thursday, June 30

Fondant Fondamentals. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Zingerman's Bakehouse, 3711 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Learn the steps of making fondant -- that?s right, hand-made fondant! -- and the techniques to shape it while we decorate a 6-inch cake for you take home. $100. www.bakewithzing.com.

Cooking with Class: Rustic Italian Cooking: Summer Antipasti, with Instructor Francesca Giaraffa. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Prepare and enjoy three traditional Italian appetizers (and a dessert!). The menu includes: carpaccio (rare beef tenderloin salad marinated in lemon juice and truffle oil, then served over a bed of fresh arugula), swordfish, seafood caponata (steamed mussels dressed with garlic and chili oil and served over homemade bruschetta), and fresh strawberries (marinated in lemon juice and brandy, then topped with mascarpone and honey cream). $39, plus a materials fee of $13. www.wccnet.edu.

Eat it Green, Keep it Clean: Vegan Diets and Disease Prevention. 7 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor. Dr. Kahn will describe the relationship between diet and lifestyle choices and chronic disease. Dr. Kahn is a clinical professor of medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, and director of preventive cardiology at Detroit Medical Center. Tasty vegan foods to sample, including Avalon Bakery treats. Free. 734-997-7500.

Thursday Night Rush Hour Relief at the Wine Bar. 5-8:30 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor. An exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers. This week's topic: Wines of New Zealand. $17.

The Monthly Slurps. 5-7 p.m. Spotted Dog Winery, 108 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. Stop in for an after-hours wine and food event. Price: TBD. www.spotteddogwinery.com.

To submit events for this calendar, e-mail calendar@annarbor.com.

Source: http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/food-drink/ann-arbor-food-and-drink-calendar-11/

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