Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events, Classes & Holiday Fun for December 9-21

Hindsight BBQ will be popping up at New England Brewing Co. this Saturday 12/11 from 12pm to 9pm. Join them for some great drinks and some of the best BBQ in CT.

Pastry chef Zac Young (creator of The PieCaken) opened Foxwoods own Sprinkletown Bakeshop pop-up open all holiday season long into President’s Day weekend. Zac Young’s Sprinkletown Bakeshop | @zac_young. Find him at the Great Cedars Concourse from 12 noon-9:00PM Mon-Thurs, 12 noon-1:00AM Fri + Sat, 12 noon-10:00PM Sunday. This one-of-a-kind bakery is the ultimate showcase of Zac’s signature over-the-top sweets. Recognized as one of the country’s top pastry chefs, Young is known for his playful takes on American desserts, including the all-in-one Thanksgiving sensation, The PieCaken. This as well as the Christmas Piecaken and more delectable treats will all be available to purchase in-person at his first-ever CT Sprinkletown brick-and-mortar pop-up complete with signature soft serve sundaes.

Join Redding Roadhouse on Dec 15th for their second annual Winter Harvest dinner to celebrate their third growing season at Holbrook Farm with Farmers Ian Johnson and Katie Gallagher.  Holbrook Farm is located five minutes down the road in Bethel and is owned and operated by the Reilly Family in partnership with The Redding Roadhouse.   Dinner will be paired with wine from Duckhorn Vineyards who have been crafting distinct award-winning varietals for more than 40 years.  Take a "tour" through Napa with Duckhorn's brand ambassador, Redding resident Ian Merriss! The welcome reception begins at 6:30 pm.  Dinner will be served at 7 pm.  This event will be held indoors with social distancing measures in place

Spread some holiday cheer, sip, shop, and sample at SONO 1420 Distillery on Wednesday, Dec 15 from 4-7pm in their Tasting Room. Enjoy light bites by Little Dumpling House, great gift ideas from Premier Firewood and Bridgewater Chocolates. Sample some upcoming releases and shop for the spirits aficionados on your list! 

Enjoy a Cheese Assortment and Wine Pairing at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard on Friday December 17 | 7 - 9pm $89. Learn to pair fromage like the pros, as we taste through four artisanal cheeses and four Aquila's Nest Vineyard wines in this hour long tasting adventure. Led by Graze & Co. trained Cheesemonger, Alanna Gilbert. To book this experience each guest will make an initial online deposit, while the remaining balance can be paid at the vineyard after our staff checks your ID.

Learn about Open Fire Cooking: Revolutionary War on December 19th at the Stanley-Whitman House. The Colony of Connecticut, originally known as the Connecticut River Colony or simply the River Colony, sent many regiments of its men into the American Revolutionary War and was the site of several over-wintering camps. Come and learn about what the troops were promised as their daily rations and what they actually received. We will feature food rations such as dried peas, flour, and turnips to name a few in several dishes.

ADULTS can enjoy a glass of wine and dinner while decorating your gingerbread home at 1741 Pub & Grill. Our Executive Chef will guide you through this interactive evening as you create a tasty masterpiece. Royal icing, colorful candies, gumdrops, peppermints, sprinkles, cookies, and more.6 p.m.: arrival/order from the 1741 Pub & Grill menu anytime during the evening. 6:30 p.m.: Gingerbread demonstration begins and continues throughout the evening. Three program dates: December 8, 12, 22. The ticket includes a pre-assembled gingerbread house and decorating supplies; food and beverage are additional.

Looking for a fun holiday event? BE Chocolat in Fairfield CT will create a custom Chocolate making class with Master Belgian Chocolatier "BEnoit". Book a Chocolate Class with our Learn the basics of chocolate, create and taste. You'll leave the 2-hour class with a nice box of chocolates. Contact them to fix a date. Group of 6 minimum for $60 each person. Option of chocolate class + wine possible.

Curated CT has launched for the holiday season. They select and deliver local CT goods—including freshly baked bread, artisan cheese, chocolate, coffee and more on a convenient subscription basis. Each month’s selection is chosen to match the flavors of the season and highlight new and emerging offerings, create an element of surprise and appeal to a variety of senses. Whether from a one-time delivery or a monthly or quarterly plan as a special holiday gift, each order brings mouth-watering treats and artisan products like soaps or candles that underscore the message, “I support CT farmers and family-owned businesses.” Final deadline for holiday delivery of the December Curated CT box is December 16, 2021.

For more information simply visit the Curated CT website at www.curatedct.com for quick and easy ordering or stop and chat with Donald at Winterfair: Hartford’s Holiday Market through Dec. 19. View the Curated CT YouTube video here.