Nibble: Tasty, Boozy, & Educational CT Food Events for Week of December 15-22

Holbrook Farm hosts a Farm Dinner on Monday December 16.  Chefs Jeff Taibe (Taproot), Lucas Proud (The Redding Roadhouse) and Rob Haidar (Taproot) are collaborating on a menu that will highlight both fresh vegetables and those they were able to preserve from the Farm. Additional ingredients and proteins will be sourced locally as well.  The ticket price includes beer and wine, gratuity, and the multi-course meal, with proceeds going straight to the farm!   

Tis the season for whiskey and Que Whiskey Kitchen in Southington invites you to a Sazerac Whiskey Dinner on Monday December 16.  The meal includes five courses with accompanying cocktails.  AND it includes Pappy Van Winkle 15!  Tickets are $89 per person.   

Max a Mia in Avon has multiple seatings for their annual Feast of the Seven Fishes this week.  Join them December 16, 17, or 18.  The evening starts with a reception at 6:15 and continues with a five course meal.  It is $85 per person. 

Millstone Farm is now taking orders for their heritage breed pork shares! This year, they raised cross-bred Tamworth and Berkshire pigs on pasture at the farm.  The cost for a share is $125. 

Stew's Famous Holiday Cookie Workshop at Stew Leonard's in Newington returns on December 18.  On the menu: white chocolate gingerbread cookies, and festive Christmas sugar cookies! Ages 2+. 

Christmas pop-up Miracle at Ordinary is happening now!  The place is all decked out with spirit and glee and there are 15 brand new Christmas cocktails.  Plus, purchase mugs, stockings, and more as gifts.

Mike’s Organic is hosting a FREE holiday healthy breakfast on December 19 at 9 a.m. There will be plenty of pancakes and locally sourced snacks, plus a visit from Santa! RSVP here! Also that day, Mike’s will be collecting toys or otherwise as a holiday donation to Kids in Crisis.

On Thursday December 19, Wakeman Town Farm is teaching you all about Italian Desserts.  From 7-10pm, learn to make 3 classic Italian desserts- Tiramisù, Panna Cotta and Zuppa Inglese.- to impress your guests during the Holiday Season.  The cost is $75 per person. 

Tasty Yolk’s December special is here!  “Duck the Halls” features duck confit, sweet potato hash, arugula, spicy aioli, and 2 eggs served in a wrap.

Mystic Cheese Company’s Cheese & Cheer Class will teach you everything you know about using cheese to make your holiday season festive.  Join them on Thursday December 19.

Just in time for the holidays, Alvarium Beer Company will hold a Charcuterie and Cheese Board Workshop on December 19.  Each participant will receive a beautifully crafted board (they they can bring home!) as well as 2 selected cheeses, 2 types of charcuterie, fresh fruit and an assortment of accoutrements.  It is $80 per person. 

Sign of the Whale’s Annual Breakfast with Santa takes place on Saturday December 21.  A $25 ticket includes a breakfast buffet, picture with Santa, and arts and crafts.  Kids under 3 are free.

Becky of Little Birdie is headed to Redding Roadhouse for a Cookie Making Class on Saturday 12/22.  In this holiday themed class, each guest will build a large festive cookie wreath- perfect for your Christmas dessert buffet, as a centerpiece, or to share with family and friends!  Your ticket includes a delicious cocktail of choice, your beautifully decorated wreath in a decorative box, recipes to try at home, a decorated Little Birdie cookie and a bonus swag bag with some must have decorating goodies.  Ages 12 and up. 

Silvia’s International Restaurant presents Jimmy Mazz Legends & Laughter live in concert on Sunday December 22.  $39.50 includes dinner and the show.  Doors open at 12pm, brunch begins at 12:30pm, and the show starts at 1pm.  Call 860-741-6969 for tickets.

Smith Farm Gardens in East Haddam will have a Holiday Dinner on Sunday December 22.  This memorable evening will include the charm of crackling fires and a beautifully decorated Colonial Home. There will be some delicious hors d'ouevres, beer, wine, dinner, dessert, live music, and a guided tour of the house. The event will be catered by The Guilford Marketplace. Call (860) 575-3119.

Santa came early this year with some festive cocktails by the elves at Sugar Factory!  Try Santa's Snowflake (Frosty brew of coconut rum, blue raspberry and pineapple juice), Mistletoe Mule's (Cherry vodka, ginger beer, cranberry juice and fresh lime), Poinsettia Punch (Cherry vodka, champagne and cranberry juice), and the ‘Tis The Season milkshake.  These frosty concoctions are available at all Sugar Factory locations.