Great Gatsby Night at Bespoke- July 21st!!!

While perhaps not entirely a "foodie" event, I have made it a point to promote events in CT that have anything to do with cocktails, food, cooking, cigars and in general, just events that make you leave the comfort of your home and explore all the cool things around our state. One such event is coming up next week on the rooftop at Bespoke in New Haven. It is going to be held on Thursday, July 21st from 8pm-11pm. There will be cigar girls from the Owl Shop (previously blogged about), Burlesque Dancers and Cocktails. Tickets are $15 and can be obtained on Bespoke's website. How fabulous does that sound?

"Organic Wine Tasting & Dinner" at Uncorked Restaurant & Wine Bar

Don't miss out on our first-ever "Organic Wine Tasting & Dinner" at Uncorked Restaurant & Wine Bar in Blue Back Square, West Hartford! Call us in the shop for reservations (860-761-2541). Join Dotcom Wine & Spirits, Uncorked Restaurant & Wine Bar, and Worldwide Wines as we present an evening of extraordinary dining and education. Each wine poured bears an "organic" certification - including: Certified Organic, Certified Biodynamic, or Certified Sustainable LIVE. Jim Millerick of Worldwide Wines will guide us through this growing category of exciting producers, with cuisine expertly paired by Steven Morron, Executive Chef of Uncorked Restaurant & Wine Bar.

MONDAY JULY 18, 6:30pm

Uncorked Restaurant & Wine Bar, 63 Memorial Rd (Blue Back Square) West Hartford, CT
$45/person (plus tax & gratuity) Seating is limited for this special event - For reservations, please call Dotcom Wine & Spirits, 860-761-2541

MENU:
Blue Point Oysters
Lemon Grass Mignonette, Kombu Melon Granita
Paul Dolan Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino (Certified Organic)

Organic Wine Braised Poussin
Steamed Kohlrabi, Cauliflower Puree
Benziger Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyard (Certified Biodynamic)

Indian Spiced Rabbit Etouffee
Roco Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Oregon (Certified Sustainable LIVE)

Balsamic Roasted and Stuffed Tomatoes
Provencal Herbs, Orzo, Pancetta, Aged Balsamic
Querciabella Mongrana, Tuscany (Certfied Biodynamic)

Pulpo a la Gallega
Diced Andouille Sausage, Galician style Octopus
Petalos, Mencia Bierzo Spain (Biodynamic)

New food films to check out, especially the one about CT!

Dive!

Watch as filmmaker Jeremy Seifert and friends dumpster dive around Los Angeles and uncover thousands of dollars of wasted food. The film explores the fact that, despite there is so much food waste, millions of people remain hungry.
http://vimeo.com/7730865 is the link to the trailer.

Farmaggedon: The Unseen War On American Family Farms
It seems like the government should have better things to do than create trouble for small, family farms but this movie details several incidences of just that (taking away sheep for unfounded fear of Mad Cow Disease, disposing of gallons of healthy milk from a Mennonite farmer...). The film feels a bit preachy at times but brings up valid questions about the role of the government in the American food system.
http://vimeo.com/16513455 is the linke to the trailer.

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour

There are a ton of good hot dogs in the state of Connecticut, and this film will certainly having you craving one from the many hot dog joints profiled. Learn not only about what makes a great dog, but also the history surrounding many of these hot dog institutions.

FRESH The Movie
FRESH profiles various people in the food industry in order to understand how to change our current food system. What is the future of agriculture?
http://blip.tv/freshthemovie/fresh-trailer-2033436 is the link to the trailer.