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Different Drummer's Cooking Class
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- Category: News
- Written by Brian
A few months ago, I wrote up a story about Price Chopper Market Bistro's Cooking School. I would be remiss if I didn't cover a few of the other fantastic options for cooking classes in the Capital Region.
The first place I think of when it comes to cooking schools in the area would be Different Drummer's Kitchen Cooking School. They have been in the area for over 20 years and offer an extensive list of different classes.
They have a wine tasting and pairing class on Wednesday, September 17, featuring Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery and Fox Run Winery. The class will be taught by Patrick Mannato, a local executive chef with St. Peter’s Health System and an avid wine enthusiast. Details available here.
I haven't attended a class in a while, but hope to soon, and I'll be sure to take pictures and post a write up.
September Cooking Class list is located here: http://www.differentdrummerskitchen.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=4385
Food, Drink, & Art Event @ Albany Distilling Co.
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- Category: Events
- Written by Kent
The Albany Distilling Co. in downtown Albany will host an evening of local food, spirits, art and music from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28.
Capital Region farms, businesses and chefs will prepare local tastings that will include products from Northwind Farms, Hawthorne Valley Farm, R & G Cheese Makers, the Farm Hub in the Rondout Valley and a local-cheese selection from Honest Weight Food Co-Op. Food will have pairings featuring Albany Distilling’s spirits.
There will also be a silent auction, work by local Albany artists Chip Fasciana and Abraham Ferraro, and music by the Jeff Nania Trio. Proceeds will benefit the Chefs’ Consortium, a regional nonprofit that educates communities about local food.
Tickets are $40 at the door. Albany Distilling is located at 78 Montgomery St. (behind Quackenbush Square) in downtown Albany, next to the Albany Pump Station.
Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Festival
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- Category: Events
- Written by Kent
Saturday & Sunday August 30th & 31st 2014
10AM to 5PM
Admission: $5 per person per day - or - get a 2 day pass for $8 Children 12 and under are $1.00
Join garlic-lovers from throughout New England as they come to sample food and crafts from over a100 different vendors all made from -you guessed it- garlic and herbs!
Just 1.5 miles west of the four corners in Bennington Vermont at Camelot Village. (junction VT Routes 7 & 9) Please Note: No dogs. (thank you)
Druthers
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- Category: Restaurant Reviews
- Written by Brian
I am a bit back logged on reviews since I've taken a bit of a summer break, but it's time to catch up. I went to Druthers a few months ago with a friend.
I had experienced their mac and cheese at the past few mac and cheese bowls, so it was on my list of places to go. Since we were in the area, we stopped by and I of course had to order one of their mac and cheeses (the BBQ Mac and Cheese with pulled pork). My friend ordered the ugly burger (Gorgonzola, beer cheese, onions, onion rings, bacon and a fried egg)
The mac and cheese was great, a huge portion for a good price. It wasn't quite as good as I had from them at the last mac and cheese bowl, but still a darn good mac and cheese. I would definitely order it again, but I would probably try one of their other types first. Josie liked her burger, but she wasn't sure all the ingredients went together. The burger was cooked exactly how it was ordered, but the roll was a little burned.
Service was great, even thought place was packed (at 3:00 on a Saturday). They also have a brewery on site, and I enjoyed both beers I tried (although that isn't really part of this review). I will definitely be back - 4 forks.
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