Two days out of the year Newport, Rhode Island is the center of attention by celebrating their finest restaurants, arts and culture. The Stop & Shop Taste of Rhode Island brings together all the culture of Rhode Island that attract the travelers and keep the locals around, featuring dozens of Rhode Island’s favorite eateries, continuous live entertainment brought to you by Southwest Airlines, culinary demonstrations, games, contests, prizes, a Cookbook Corner and more! And best of all, there will be the top foods from all over the state in one little town. The festival is also host to the yearly New England Oyster Festival sponsored by American Mussel Harvesters. You won’t want to miss showing off your Rhody Pride at the 20th Annual Taste of Rhode Island at the Newport Yachting Center in Newport, Rhode Island.

Nearly a 10-minute walk off of Pelham Street is the Cliffside Inn whom is hosting a Coastal New England Wine Tour Package for Late Summer & Fall of 2009. They have joined together with the Coastal Vineyards of Southern New England to offer this package including: a top-pick bottle of both red and white regional wine (or one sparkling) selected by New England’s Coastal Winemakers; wine tasting and tour for two at the Coastal Winery of your choice; 10% savings at select wineries on purchases of three or more bottles; Coastal Wine Tour Guide and Vineyard Passport. Guests at the Cliffside Inn can add this wine package to any reservation for an additional $50. Call 401-847-1811 for more details.

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Hands-on Specialty Cooking Classes at the Williamsville Inn

Think your honey needs a little help in the kitchen? At the Williamsville Inn, Master Chef and Instructor Erhard Wendt can teach a few things not just about cooking, but doing it gourmet. After one of his cooking classes, you won’t want to keep feeding the dog leftovers. You’ll enjoy making any kind of dinner for everyone you know. Each class is designed to inspire a passion for cooking, baking, and ambiance while learning about preparations, healthy cuisines and the basics for good techniques, tools, and equipment.

Master Chef and Culinary Instructor Erhard Wendt has reached the highest degree and achievement in Culinary Arts back in 1982. Ever since then he has been working as an Executive Chef at several different star-rated restaurants… even in Europe! His publications can be found in many cookbooks, gourmet magazines, and newspaper articles. He hopes to deliver his same passion to many other aspiring cooks around the country.

All classes start at 10:30 or 11:00 A.M running only about 4 hours. Prior to the class is a required fee of $125.00 per person for the Sunday Breakfast Buffet. Every class is limited to 6-8 participants. There’s a discount for reserving three classes for one participant.
Call 413- 274-6118 for registration or more details.

NEW 2008/ 2009 HANDS-ON SPECIALTY CLASSES
Sunday, November 16, 2008 “The Art of Baking” with Amy Loveless FULL
Sunday, November 23, 2008 “Holiday Cooking & Baking” FULL
Sunday, December 7, 2008 “Christmas Specialties” FULL
Sunday, January 25, 2009 “The Art of Baking” with Amy Loveless
Sunday, February 8, 2009 “The Taste of Germany”
Sunday, March 8, 2009 “The Taste of Provence”
Sunday, March 22, 2009 “Cucina Italiana Unlimited” FULL
Sunday, April 26, 2009 “The Taste of Germany”
Sunday, May 3, 2009 “Berkshire Nature Wild Foods” (Excursion & cooking class)

The Williamsville Inn, Route 41, West Stockbridge, MA 01266

Thanksgiving at Billings Farm & Museum
Woodstock, VT

Come celebrate Thanksgiving and Billings Farm & Museum’s 25th Anniversary. Grab everybody in the family for a Wagon Ride pulled by the Percheron teams through the farm. It’s running every Saturday and Sunday in November from 10am-4pm. In the last week of November you can learn about the Thanksgiving traditions in the Victorian Parlor during the holiday weekend. Just to top off the spirit, feast to a wonderful 19th century Thanksgiving meal prepared by costumed guides.

Thanksgiving at The Hartness House
Springfield, VT

Need a break from the Thanksgiving frenzy? The Hartness House is providing the perfect package for you to still enjoy Thanksgiving with a little less stress. It includes a welcome wine reception, two nights stay, two breakfasts, and a wonderful Thanksgiving feast at the Governor’s Room Restaurant. Executive Chef Michael Hofford will offer more Thanksgiving options than you ever thought of. Prices start as low as $349 for two people.

Thanksgiving at The Four Chimneys Restaurant
Bennington, VT

Where can you get all the great Thanksgiving food with no washing dishes? The Four Chimneys Restaurant is definietly the answer. If people like Elizabeth Taylor, Norman Rockwell, and Walt Disney dined here, then you know it’s the place to talk about this holiday. Some of the food you’ll find here this year are:

• STARTERS
• Butternut Squash Ravioli
• Vermont Ham & Cheddar Fritters
• Sweet Potato Bisque
• Beef and Harvest Vegetable Soup
• The Inn Salad

• ENTREES
• Traditional Turkey Dinner
• Cider Glazed Atlantic Salmon
• Black Angus Filet Mignon
• Long Bone Pork Chopp
• Tangene of Fall Roasted Vegetables

• DESSERTS
• Pumpkin Pie
• Vermont Maple Cheesecake
• Apple Crumb Gallette
• Chocolate Gateau
• Rich Brownie Sundae

• DRINKS
• Full cocktail bar available