http://arborweb.com/ Ann Arbor online: news and reference community resource, with the area's best events calendar, Ann Arbor Observer City Guide, comprehensive information on housing, restaurants, government, education, and more, and free classified ads. en-us 2010 Ann Arbor Observer. All Rights Reserved. http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100517.html#event36160 May. 23, 6 p.m. -- Melting Pot staff presents their original interactive murder mystery, set in the 20s, about the murder of a bootlegger. The audience follows the investigation between the 4 courses of a fondue dinner, and those who correctly identify the culprit receive a Melting Pot gift card. Food Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100524.html#event37115 May. 25, 6 p.m. -- Demonstrations by Whole Foods staffers. May 6: Mother's Day brunch. May 12: salads and dressings. May 13: mini fruit pies. May 20: grilling meat. May 25: sourdough bread. Food Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100524.html#event35550 May. 26, 7-9 p.m. -- May 12, 17, & 20. Zingerman's staff and guest food experts discuss and offer taste samples of various gourmet delights. May 12: "Tea Tasting Series: Wonderful World of Tisanes." May 17: "American Spoon Tasting." May 20: "Charlie and the Candy Factory" featuring the entire line of Zingerman's Can... Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100524.html#event37108 May. 27, 5-7 p.m. -- Every Thurs. Whole Foods staffers discuss wine. Also, tastings and small plates of food. May 6: Wines of Alsace. May 13: Wines of Germany. May 20: "Global Gewurztraminer." May 27: White Bordeaux. Also, Michigan beer tastings ($1 tastes, $3 pints) at 5 p.m. with IPAs (May 7) and wheat beers (May 21).... Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100531.html#event37444 Jun. 3, 7-9 p.m. -- Erika Barbieri discusses and offers taste samples of the extraordinary vinegars her family has been making in Modena, Italy, for generations. Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100531.html#event38627 Jun. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. -- Lecture-demo, with food samples, by raw foods advocate Ellen Livingston. Food Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100531.html#event32246 Jun. 6, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. -- Taste of Ann Arbor kicks off the summer season downtown! Taste samples from area restaurants at this family-friendly event. Admission is free, tastes are 50 cents each. Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100607.html#event38218 Jun. 9, 7-9 p.m. -- June 9, 16, 22, & 30. Zingerman's staff and guest food experts discuss and offer taste samples of various gourmet delights. June 9 "Incredible Ice Teas." June 16: "Al Dente Pasta." June 22: "Tunisian Pantry." June 30: "Farmhouse Cheeses." Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100607.html#event36584 Jun. 10, 7-9 p.m. -- A chance to sample and learn about some 2 dozen fruit beers, from blueberry stouts to cherry alts. Also, a drawing for beer-related prizes. The price of admission includes unlimited beer sampling and a German appetizer buffet. Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100607.html#event38214 Jun. 12, 11 a.m.-noon -- Zingerman's Coffee managing partners Allen Leibowitz and Steve Mangigian offer taste samples and discuss new coffees. Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100607.html#event31975 Jun. 13, 3-8 p.m. -- This festive barbecue blowout fund-raiser features food, fun, and entertainment for all ages. Grilled sausages, chicken, and vegetables, plus salads and desserts. Beer and wine available. Live music includes the local rockabilly, blues, rock 'n' roll, and honky-tonk band George Bedard & the King... Food Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100614.html#event38219 Jun. 16, 7-9 p.m. -- June 9, 16, 22, & 30. Zingerman's staff and guest food experts discuss and offer taste samples of various gourmet delights. June 9 "Incredible Ice Teas." June 16: "Al Dente Pasta." June 22: "Tunisian Pantry." June 30: "Farmhouse Cheeses." Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100614.html#event39160 Jun. 16, 7 p.m. -- Zingerman's Roadhouse chef Alex Young and longtime M.F. Foley Fish (New Bedford, MA) buyer Bill Gerencer host a dinner featuring favorite fare from Zingerman's East Coast fish supplier. Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100614.html#event39208 Jun. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Zingerman's cofounder Ari Weinzweig, author of the recent Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon, hosts a bacon tasting, Benton's (Madisonville, TN) owner Allan Benton demonstrates dry curing, La Quercia artisanal hog farm co-owner Herb Eckhouse hosts a hands-on pancetta-making session, and Vermont cooki... Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100614.html#event38222 Jun. 20, 4-6 p.m. -- Zingerman's Creamery staff discuss and offer taste samples of various types of cheese made from cow's milk. Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100621.html#event38220 Jun. 22, 7-9 p.m. -- June 9, 16, 22, & 30. Zingerman's staff and guest food experts discuss and offer taste samples of various gourmet delights. June 9 "Incredible Ice Teas." June 16: "Al Dente Pasta." June 22: "Tunisian Pantry." June 30: "Farmhouse Cheeses." Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100621.html#event39353 Jun. 24, 6-7 p.m. -- TeaHaus staffers lead tastings of fun, fruit, and spicy blends. Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100621.html#event39354 Jun. 26, 4-11 p.m. -- Old-fashioned German dinner served a la carte (approximately $5-$7) with wine, beer, pop, and coffee for sale. Dancing to German and American music by Spass. Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100621.html#event38377 Jun. 27, 2-3:30 p.m. -- Talk by local cake artist Heather Anne Leavitt, a cook at the Kerrytown restaurant Eve. Food Lectures, Readings, Discussions, & Forums http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100628.html#event38221 Jun. 30, 7-9 p.m. -- June 9, 16, 22, & 30. Zingerman's staff and guest food experts discuss and offer taste samples of various gourmet delights. June 9 "Incredible Ice Teas." June 16: "Al Dente Pasta." June 22: "Tunisian Pantry." June 30: "Farmhouse Cheeses." Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100628.html#event37300 Jul. 4, Noon-4 p.m. -- All invited for BBQ chicken, coleslaw, potato chips, and a roll. Beverages available. Proceeds benefit the American Legion. Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_100726.html#event40297 Jul. 31, 4-11 p.m. -- Old-fashioned German dinner served a la carte (approximately $5-$7) with wine, beer, pop, and coffee for sale. Dancing to German and American music by The Sorgenbrechers. Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Food http://arborweb.com/calendar/food_101025.html#event25524 Oct. 28, 7-9 p.m. -- Feb. 10 & 17. Zingerman's staff and guest food experts discuss and offer taste samples of various gourmet delights. Today: "Swiss Cheese Fondue." Food