Nibble: Tasty CT Food News & Events for October 11-20

AMG Catering has announced their Fall Cooking Classes: Their motto is “Great cooking isn’t about recipes—it’s about techniques. In our classes you’ll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors.” OKTOBERFEST COOKING CLASS  $98/pp Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 7-9 pm. : BASIC COOKING TECHNIQUES $98/pp Wednesday, October 21, 2020 7-9 pm: THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES – $98 Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 7-9 pm

Milestone Restaurant in Redding will be hosting a social-distance-friendly Oktoberfest celebration Sunday, October 11 from 2PM - 8PM. Guests can enjoy beer, brats, pretzels, and live music featuring Fuzz Sangiovani & Friends. Live music begins at 4PM. Reservations are required. Visit milestonect.com to make your reservation. 

Join Millwright’s sous chef, Jamie Bordonaro, for a very special pop-up dinner on Monday, October 12th at 5pm for a 4 course prix fixe dinner to celebrate the release of his cookbook ‘Pursuit of Passion'.’ The cookbook has been six years in the making and details Jamie’s culinary journey from his Sicilian grandmother’s kitchen, through his education and years in NYC, and back to Connecticut as Millwright’s Sous Chef. The dinner will be held Outside at Millwright’s. Tickets are limited and are $85 per person, with a $30 wine pairing available. The dinner includes a copy of the cookbook. View the menu and get tickets online

Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill will be celebrating Mezcal Day on Wednesday, October 21 at both its Fairfield and New Haven locations with a 10% discount on all Mezcals and flights.  Guests must ask their server for the special! For more information on the restaurant’s extensive Mezcal menu, click here for Fairfield and here for New Haven.

 WeHartford’s Picnic in the Park series was such a success that they have extended it through October with 3 more picnics. The October series will be held on three Saturdays from 1-4pm (Oct. 10, 17, and 24th) and this time around thanks to a generous donation from Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the series will work with all minority-owned restaurants, including Mofongo, Banh Meee, Stella's African Eatery, and Capital Icecream. Each restaurant has curated a one-time-only picnic basket for their event date.

Fairfield Cheese Company takes you to school via Zoom on October 15, 7-8:30 PM in their class “Unlocking the Mysteries of Raw Milk Cheese.” Sign up here.

Only a few tickets left for our October 22nd Fall Picnic Dinner at Sub-Edge Farm! Chef Tyler Anderson and Farmers Rodger and Isabelle will be teaming up to bring you the freshest menu possible with fall produce offerings from Sub-Edge Farm. Wine Director, Tim Ratchford will be pairing wines with the menu and desserts, of course, from the talented Chef Kristin Eddy.

Friday & Saturday, October 16 & 17 4pm to 8pm for New Canaan Rotary’s 35th Annual Lobsterfest. Tickets are $45 for curbside pick up of lobster, salmon or fried chicken dinners. To order, go to www.newcanaanrotarylobsterfest.org.

Reserve your table for Saltwater Grille’s Wine Dinner, October 14th @ 6:30 on their website and note "wine dinner." For curbside pickup or delivery, pre-orders are due by 10/11 - Order online at saltwater-grille.com or call 860 567 4900. $70/pp plus tax and gratuity and include 5 courses paired with five 4 wines and a dessert cocktail.  If you don't drink, they are $50/pp plus tax and gratuity for food only.  

Two Roads Brewery’s Poses 2 Pints is back on Sunday October 11th. Their monthly Poses 2 Pints yoga series is a unique, 60 minute yoga experience. Whether you're new to yoga, new to beer, or a yogi and craft beer pro, there’s no better way to start your Sunday! Poses 2 Pints is an all-levels class and will be taught by certified yoga teacher, Victoria Mellah http://www.yogamobilestudio.com/. Each class includes: (1) Hour Yoga Class, Pint of beer after class. While your first beer is on us, please BYOM (Bring your own Mat)

Sushi Night Theme Dinner with Chef Aki at BJ Ryan’s is coming back on Thursday, October 22nd at 7 PM. Join them for a safe and socially distanced theme dinner upstairs. $79.99 per person + tax & gratuity. Space is limited, advance reservation and deposits required. Call 203-866-7926 

Good Morning Cupcake is hosting two cookie decorating classes for Halloween. Adults Only on Tuesday October 20th 1-2pm, and Sunday October 25th for kids ages 13+ at noon or 2:30.

Marcia Selden Catering is creating special “wellness boxes” in conjunction with the Women Leading the Way to Wellness Virtual Event on November 18th at 12 noon. You can still order yours but do hurry as there is a limited number available and they've already sold a bunch! https://www.acswomenandwellness.com/support-tickets

The Pilot House Community Farm hosts HARVEST FAIR OCT 17 AT 12 PM EDT – OCT 25 AT 5 PM. Join them at the farm for a fun family day Oct 17th, 18th, 24th and 25th from 12pm-5pm. Pumpkin decorating, pony rides, hayride, games, beer garden, food truck and more!