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August 16, 2012

Kris’ Picks Beer Tasting
Join beer expert Kristine Eley on The Veranda on August 16 for six pours and plenty of beer geekery as we explore the world of beer with Kristine. No reservations required. Snacks provided. 5:30-8:30pm, cost is $10 per person. The Hills Market, 7860 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus. 614-846-3220.

August 17, 2012

Food Fort Fest Launch Party at ECDI
The Food Fort Fest is a celebration of the grand opening of our new incubator kitchen spaces in the Eddie Grayson Culinary Lab. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy signature dishes from several of our mobile vendors, Bleu & Fig, a Food Fort catering client will provide sample tastings and offer short cooking demonstrations to show the kitchen in action. The Food Fort Fest will include a DJ, family activities, tours of the kitchens and our food cart commissary as well as opportunities to meet with many of the people using the Food Fort to grow their businesses. 5-9pm at 1655 Old Leonard Ave, Columbus. Follow Food Fort’s Twitter feed and Facebook page for more updates.

Whole Foods Local Libations
Ever tasted wine from Ohio-grown grapes? If not, this tasting is for you! Whole Foods Market Dublin will be sampling several of their favorite local wines paired with delicious, farm-fresh local produce. 5pm. $5 per person.

August 18, 2012

Lobster Days at The Hills Market
Join The Hills Market this summer as we celebrate the tastes of Maine on our Veranda. We’re serving traditional Maine Lobster Rolls (filled to the brim with 1/4 pound of fresh lobster placed atop a buttered and toasted roll) and served with Ballreich’s potato chips (from Tiffin, Ohio), lemonade and a Sassafras Bakery Hand Pie (from Columbus, Ohio). Wine and beer will be available for purchase, and for those with a healthy appetite, additional rolls can be purchased for $10 each. Seatings are at 1 and 5pm and reservations are required. Please call 614-846-3220 to make yours today. Hills Market, 7860 Olentangy River Road, Columbus.

Local Street Foods Week Party at Dinin’ Hall
Dinin’ Hall will conclude their Local Street Food Week with a party featuring food artisans and trucks, music and more! Dinin’ Hall, 400 W. Rich St, Franklinton.

August 19, 2012

Live Fire Sundays at Franklin Park Conservatory
Check out live-fire cooking and sample food hot off the flames at these casual and entertaining cooking demos. The Live-Fire Cooking Theater is located on the Scotts Miracle-Gro Community Garden Campus, ust a short walk away from the main building. 1-4pm, cost is $6 to $11.  Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broadd St Columbus. 614-645-8733.

Jorgensen Farms Third Sunday Farm Dinner
Jorgensen Farms is delighted to offer a new twist on Community Supported Agriculture – a seat at our farm table. Reservations may be bought for one or several months. Third Sunday Farm Table seats are limited – reservations required. As our guest, you’ll be greeted by our hosts – the farms – and offered an informal tour of the farm and firsthand knowledge of how the food was produced. Our menu is inspired by the day’s harvest. You’ll enjoy the diversity of foods fresh from the farm, prepared on site by professional chefs. Meals are served, rain or shine, outdoors when weather permits, and otherwise on the farm house porch or in the post and beam barn. Cost is $68 per person. Tickets can be purchased and menus are posted here. Given the whims of the weather, Mother Nature, and the chef, actual meals may vary slightly from the posted menu. Please note that all Third Sunday Farm Table events are BYOB – we invite you to bring your favorite beverage of choice to enjoy or share responsibly. All dinners start at 5pm and are for adults only. Jorgensen Farms, 5851 East Walnut Street, Westerville.

Shagbark Farm Tasting at The Greener Grocer
The folks from Shagbark Farm will be present at The Greener Grocer to share their story about changing staple foods in the region, along with their delicious chips and crackers for sampling. 1-3pm at the North Market, 59 Spruce St, Columbus.

Whole Foods Family Dinner
We believe eating is all about community and food is meant to be shared. Join us for a family style meal on our patio. Michael Jones, Executive Director of Local Matters will be our Chef host for this event. Michael was formerly a Chef with Rigsby’s Restaurant Group and G. Michael’s Italian-American Bistro and will collaborate with Whole Foods Market chefs and local farmers to create a fresh and delicious meal. Proceeds will benefit Local Matters. Menu includes: Grilled Skirt Steak, Smoked Pork Shoulder with North Carolina BBQ Sauce, Heirloom Tomato and Peach Salad with Feta Cheese, Sweet Corn Succotash (vegan), Sauteed Summer Squash with Onion and Garlic (vegan), Oven Roasted Potato Salad (vegan), Southern Style Biscuits with Organic Valley Butter, Vegan Zucchini Muffins, Summer Cobbler with Jeni’s Ice Cream (vegan option), Local Wine Pairings. 5-8pm, cost is $50 per person and includes wine. To register, stop by Customer Service or call 614-760-5556. Whole Foods Dublin.

August 21, 2012

Taste the Future 2012
Are you ready to savor a brighter future, sample the best food in Columbus, and be an essential source of support for Columbus State students? Dozens of top restaurants, cafes and chefs will be on hand to serve their signature dishes, including some of the biggest names in Columbus cuisine. Best of all, you’ll have the chance to meet many of the hundreds of students supported by the Columbus State Foundation. 5:30-9:30pm. Tickets are $100 each, and can be purchased here.  Keep an eye on the web site for a list of dishes that will be served at the event.

August 24-26, 2012

Egyptian Festival
The Egyptian Festival is one of Columbus’ premier ethnic festivals. We enjoy sharing our heritage, culture and traditions. We offer some of the finest homemade authentic Egyptian food and pastries as well as offer many activities including church tours, henna drawings, photos, souvenirs, games, children’s activities and much more. Festival times are 6-10pm on Friday, 11am-10pm on Saturday, and 11am-6pm on Sunday. Admission is free. St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, 200 Old Village Rd, Columbus.

August 25, 2012

Bacon Camp Columbus 2012
Bacon. It’s delicious. And we’d all eat a pile of it if no one was watching. It deserves to be celebrated. Wild Goose Creative is the official Columbus presenter for the national event BaconCamp! It is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment about bacon. It is an intense event with discussions, demos and interaction from participants who are the main actors of the event. It is community driven and everyone is encouraged to participate (food, art, demo), judging or volunteering. BaconCamp is not a spectator. Buy tickets here: Bacon Camp Tickets. Event is 1-3pm, and tickets are $10 per person ($11.34 with online service fee). Children 12 and under are free, all others must have a ticket. There are a limited number of tickets available, so buy them early! Very limited tickets available at the door. We do expect to sell out and we want to be able to celebrate bacon with you! We will be holding a Bacon Cooking contest and a Bacon Art/Craft contest. We will have prizes available from amazing Columbus vendors and restaurants, and illustrious judges from local businesses. Bacon Camp is proud to be held at the North Market, 59 Spruce St, Columbus.

August 30, 2012

Wine and Cheese Tasting: Wines That Pair with Ohio Cheeses
Wine Director Constance Begue and Chef Norman Carmichael are pleased to release the 2012 schedule of our famous Wine & Cheese Tastings. The pairings, held in our Wine Department on Thursdays twelve times a year, feature six wines, six cheeses, and six hors d’oeuvres to complement. Each tasting is $40, and starts at 6:30pm. Due to space constraints, we now request a credit card number with your reservation, and require 48 hours advance notice for any cancellations. You can make your reservations by calling 614-846-3220. The Hills Market, 7860 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus.

August 31 – September 3, 2012

40th Annual Greek Festival
Experience the culture and ancestry of Greece and our Orthodox Christian faith as expressed through the many foods and activities offered during our annual Greek Festival. In a world that is changing almost every hour, it is refreshing and inspiring to touch base with heritage and traditions centuries old, yet contemporary in their focus. Our Cathedral tours will inspire you, the Orthodox Christian Bookstore will educate you, the food and drink will entice you and the hospitality will overwhelm you. Stop at the shops, enjoy the music and dancing, visit the exhibits and enjoy the wonderful Greek pastries. Friday & Saturday 11am-midnight Sunday noon-midnight and Monday 11am-7pm. Admission cost is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and kids under 12 are free.  Admission is good for the entire weekend. Call 614-224-9020 for more information. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High St, Columbus.

September 9, 2012

Live Fire Sundays at Franklin Park Conservatory
Check out live-fire cooking and sample food hot off the flames at these casual and entertaining cooking demos. The Live-Fire Cooking Theater is located on the Scotts Miracle-Gro Community Garden Campus, ust a short walk away from the main building. 1-4pm, cost is $6 to $11.  Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broadd St Columbus. 614-645-8733.

September 16, 2012

Jorgensen Farms Girasole Sunday Farm Dinner
Jorgensen Farms is delighted to offer a new twist on Community Supported Agriculture – a seat at our farm table. Reservations may be bought for one or several months. Third Sunday Farm Table seats are limited – reservations required. As our guest, you’ll be greeted by our hosts – the farms – and offered an informal tour of the farm and firsthand knowledge of how the food was produced. Our menu is inspired by the day’s harvest. You’ll enjoy the diversity of foods fresh from the farm, prepared on site by professional chefs. Meals are served, rain or shine, outdoors when weather permits, and otherwise on the farm house porch or in the post and beam barn. Cost is $75 per person. Tickets can be purchased and menus are posted here. Given the whims of the weather, Mother Nature, and the chef, actual meals may vary slightly from the posted menu. Please note that all Third Sunday Farm Table events are BYOB – we invite you to bring your favorite beverage of choice to enjoy or share responsibly. All dinners start at 5pm and are for adults only. Jorgensen Farms, 5851 East Walnut Street, Westerville.

September 20, 2012

Kris’ Picks Beer Tasting
Join beer expert Kristine Eley on The Veranda on September 20 for six pours and plenty of beer geekery as we explore the world of beer with Kristine. No reservations required. Snacks provided. 5:30-8:30pm, cost is $10 per person. The Hills Market, 7860 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus. 614-846-3220.

September 27, 2012

Wine and Cheese Tasting: Fusion Night
Wine Director Constance Begue and Chef Norman Carmichael are pleased to release the 2012 schedule of our famous Wine & Cheese Tastings. The pairings, held in our Wine Department on Thursdays twelve times a year, feature six wines, six cheeses, and six hors d’oeuvres to complement. Each tasting is $40, and starts at 6:30pm. Due to space constraints, we now request a credit card number with your reservation, and require 48 hours advance notice for any cancellations. You can make your reservations by calling 614-846-3220. The Hills Market, 7860 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus.

October 7, 2012

Live Fire Sundays at Franklin Park Conservatory
Check out live-fire cooking and sample food hot off the flames at these casual and entertaining cooking demos. The Live-Fire Cooking Theater is located on the Scotts Miracle-Gro Community Garden Campus, ust a short walk away from the main building. 1-4pm, cost is $6 to $11.  Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broadd St Columbus. 614-645-8733.

October 18, 2012

Wine and Cheese Tasting: Wines That Pair with Sheep’s Milk Cheeses
Wine Director Constance Begue and Chef Norman Carmichael are pleased to release the 2012 schedule of our famous Wine & Cheese Tastings. The pairings, held in our Wine Department on Thursdays twelve times a year, feature six wines, six cheeses, and six hors d’oeuvres to complement. Each tasting is $40, and starts at 6:30pm. Due to space constraints, we now request a credit card number with your reservation, and require 48 hours advance notice for any cancellations. You can make your reservations by calling 614-846-3220. The Hills Market, 7860 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus.

October 21, 2012

Jorgensen Farms Third Sunday Farm Dinner
Jorgensen Farms is delighted to offer a new twist on Community Supported Agriculture – a seat at our farm table. Reservations may be bought for one or several months. Third Sunday Farm Table seats are limited – reservations required. As our guest, you’ll be greeted by our hosts – the farms – and offered an informal tour of the farm and firsthand knowledge of how the food was produced. Our menu is inspired by the day’s harvest. You’ll enjoy the diversity of foods fresh from the farm, prepared on site by professional chefs. Meals are served, rain or shine, outdoors when weather permits, and otherwise on the farm house porch or in the post and beam barn. Cost is $68 per person. Tickets can be purchased and menus are posted here. Given the whims of the weather, Mother Nature, and the chef, actual meals may vary slightly from the posted menu. Please note that all Third Sunday Farm Table events are BYOB – we invite you to bring your favorite beverage of choice to enjoy or share responsibly. All dinners start at 5pm and are for adults only. Jorgensen Farms, 5851 East Walnut Street, Westerville.

November 8, 2012

Wine and Cheese Tasting: Wines & Cheeses of Italy
Wine Director Constance Begue and Chef Norman Carmichael are pleased to release the 2012 schedule of our famous Wine & Cheese Tastings. The pairings, held in our Wine Department on Thursdays twelve times a year, feature six wines, six cheeses, and six hors d’oeuvres to complement. Each tasting is $40, and starts at 6:30pm. Due to space constraints, we now request a credit card number with your reservation, and require 48 hours advance notice for any cancellations. You can make your reservations by calling 614-846-3220. The Hills Market, 7860 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus.

November 12-18, 2012

Dine Originals Week
Dine Originals Week is a celebration of the city’s vibrant local culinary scene. On November 12-18, each Dine Originals restaurant will feature a special fixed price menu for $10, $20, or $30, offering local foodies and Columbus visitors the opportunity to enjoy a selection of specially priced three-course dinners at some of the city’s best. Visit Dine Originals Columbus for a list of participating restaurants and additional information.

November 18, 2012

Jorgensen Farms Third Sunday Farm Dinner
Jorgensen Farms is delighted to offer a new twist on Community Supported Agriculture – a seat at our farm table. Reservations may be bought for one or several months. Third Sunday Farm Table seats are limited – reservations required. As our guest, you’ll be greeted by our hosts – the farms – and offered an informal tour of the farm and firsthand knowledge of how the food was produced. Our menu is inspired by the day’s harvest. You’ll enjoy the diversity of foods fresh from the farm, prepared on site by professional chefs. Meals are served, rain or shine, outdoors when weather permits, and otherwise on the farm house porch or in the post and beam barn. Cost is $68 per person. Tickets can be purchased and menus are posted here. Given the whims of the weather, Mother Nature, and the chef, actual meals may vary slightly from the posted menu. Please note that all Third Sunday Farm Table events are BYOB – we invite you to bring your favorite beverage of choice to enjoy or share responsibly. All dinners start at 5pm and are for adults only. Jorgensen Farms, 5851 East Walnut Street, Westerville.

December 6, 2012

Wine and Cheese Tasting: Holiday Cheeses with Sparkling Wines
Wine Director Constance Begue and Chef Norman Carmichael are pleased to release the 2012 schedule of our famous Wine & Cheese Tastings. The pairings, held in our Wine Department on Thursdays twelve times a year, feature six wines, six cheeses and six hors d’oeuvres to complement. Starts at 6:30pm.  Each tasting is $40. Due to space constraints, we now require a credit card number with your reservation, and require 48 hours advance notice for any cancellations. You can make your reservations by calling 614-846-3220.  The Hills Market, 7860 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus.

December 16, 2012

Jorgensen Farms Third Sunday Farm Dinner
Jorgensen Farms is delighted to offer a new twist on Community Supported Agriculture – a seat at our farm table. Reservations may be bought for one or several months. Third Sunday Farm Table seats are limited – reservations required. As our guest, you’ll be greeted by our hosts – the farms – and offered an informal tour of the farm and firsthand knowledge of how the food was produced. Our menu is inspired by the day’s harvest. You’ll enjoy the diversity of foods fresh from the farm, prepared on site by professional chefs. Meals are served, rain or shine, outdoors when weather permits, and otherwise on the farm house porch or in the post and beam barn. Cost is $68 per person. Tickets can be purchased and menus are posted here. Given the whims of the weather, Mother Nature, and the chef, actual meals may vary slightly from the posted menu. Please note that all Third Sunday Farm Table events are BYOB – we invite you to bring your favorite beverage of choice to enjoy or share responsibly. All dinners start at 5pm and are for adults only. Jorgensen Farms, 5851 East Walnut Street, Westerville.

Ongoing, on Mondays

6 Pack Mondays
Mondays are a drag. Everybody knows it. That’s why we’ve created the happiest hour in town! Join us along with our sponsor, Columbus Monthly, for a culinary and brew tour around the globe to ease into the work week. Just enjoy the food or purchase a $5 punch card and get samples of 6 beers. 6-8PM. Whole Foods Market, 3670 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH 43235. 614-760-5566.

Ongoing, on Tuesdays

Get Crocked!
As summer is winding down, the days are getting shorter, and the nights may be getting cooler, but our kitchen is getting hotter! Join us for Get Crocked! every Tuesday starting in October. Just $10 gets you a hearty bowl of crockery at its finest (could be soup, could be stew…), a glass of wine of your choosing and rustic bread! Stop on in with a friend or bring a group, soups on! 5-7PM. Wyandotte Winery, 4640 Wyandotte Drive, Columbus, OH 614-476-3624.

Ongoing, on Wednesdays

Slow Down Wednesdays at Clintonville Farmers’ Market
Clintonville welcomes its first mid-week evening market on July 11. “Slow Down Wednesdays,” a partnership of Clintonville Farmers’ Market, Global Gallery, and Slow Food Columbus, runs eight consecutive Wednesdays, July 11 through August 29, 4:30-7:30pm at the same site as the Saturday Clintonville Farmers’ Market, N. High Street and W. Dunedin Road. Slow Down Wednesdays is an outdoor farmers’ market offering customers the chance to shop mid-week for high-season produce. The market focus is on cooking, meal preparation and market staples, which include locally-grown and produced fruits and vegetables, artisan breads and baked goods, meats, cheese and eggs, honey, and flowers. Producers include some participants of the ongoing Saturday market and also new ones such as OSU Student Farm. Slow Food Columbus will be onsite for weekly cooking demos and taste education events at the market tent. Global Gallery will provide music and food trucks specializing in delicious food made with local ingredients. Customers can expect the eight week Slow Down Wednesday market to accept EBT/SNAP and debit cards just like the Saturday Clintonville Farmers’ Market. The Saturday market runs April 28 through October 29, 9am to noon.

Ongoing, on Thursdays

Cocktails at the Conservatory
Enjoy a full bar selection, featured cocktails, small plates and live music in the warmth of the Conservatory. View current exhibitions, the Chihuly collection and watch James Turrell’s Light Rainment II illuminate the John F. Wolfe Palm House at dusk. 21 and over. 5:30-10:30pm. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St, Columbus. 614-645-1800 or 614-645-8733.

Food Truck Food Court
Here come the food trucks! One of last summer’s most popular lunch destinations is back again this year! The Columbus Commons and the Columbus Food Truck & Cart Fest bring you the Food Truck Food Court. Beginning Thursday May 31st and continuing every Thursday through the summer  (until September 27) 11am-2pm. Walk to the park and experience Columbus’ best gourmet food trucks all in one place! List of participating food trucks and additional information available on the web site.

Ongoing, on Fridays

Fridays Five After Five
Every Friday we have delicious and delectable wines selected for your sampling pleasure, and some excellent nosh as well. Still five dollars, but reuse your Whole Foods Market Five After Five Glass from previous weeks and receive $1 off admission. 5-7PM, $5 punch card. Whole Foods Market, 3670 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH 43235. 614-760-5566.

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August 7, 2012

Preventing Disease in Your Vegetable Garden (OSU Extension, Urban Ag Program)
Plant diseases can hurt the yields in your garden. Types of diseases, life cycles, and appropriate actions to deter disease problems for the gardener will be discussed. This workshop is part of the OSU Extension Cuyahoga County 2012 Urban Agriculture Workshop Calendar. All workshops are FREE to the pubic. Please call 216-429-8200 x 249 or email wright.128@osu.edu with any questions. The Urban Agriculture Program provides education and resources that help communities grow nutritious food, develop important life skills, and create a healthy environment. Check our website for workshop updates.