Wine Pairing

Currently obsessed with Puttanesca, whether tossed with pasta, cooked with wild king salmon, spread onto flatbread, massaged into my temples… whatever. Puttanesca is always some ratio of garlic, anchovies, olives, and capers in tomatoes. This is a good starter recipe for Puttanesca, from which you can make adjustments to suit your taste. I almost always amp the garlic and anchovies. And the olives and capers. And the red pepper and salt. So in the end, I am basically making anchovy olive caper stew. It is delicious.

Recipe for SALMON PUTTANESCA below, cooking Notes and shopping Resources follow.

NOTES and RESOURCES

1. Garlic. You can use chopped garlic, but I like slicing garlic cloves super thin so they “melt” with the anchovies into the tomatoes.
2. Olive Oil. I used this olive oil that’s pretty widely available, though it is not organic.
3. Anchovies. I use this jar of anchovies for everything. If you are sensitive to anchovies, you can leave the anchovies out of the recipe, but you kind of miss the point of the recipe. Your choice.
4. Tomatoes: I used a box of Pomi Italian tomatoes because that’s what I had in the pantry. If you use whole tomatoes, just throw them into the pan with the juices and crush them gently with your cooking spoon. There is no need to make the sauce super-fine.
5. Olives. My favorite olives are the bright green, relatively mild, buttery Castelveltrano olives, but use whatever you like, green or black. Kalamata olives are more intense; California ripe olives, which I used in these pictures, are milder.
6. Capers. Use the small, non-pareil capers in liquid brine. If you use capers in dry salt, soak the capers in plain water for about 15 minutes. This store brand is organic.
7. Salmon: Wild king salmon is my favorite, and is generally in season May-September. In Los Angeles, I get my seafood from Santa Monica Seafood. As of publication of this post, Whole Foods seafood deartment has fresh (not previously frozen) wild King salmon for $26.99/pound. If wild king salmon is not available, substitute almost any other firm fish.
8. On salmon serving sizes: I generally allot 6-8 oz (half a pound) of salmon for each serving, which amounts to two pounds total for this recipe. Eight ounces is actually a pretty large serving, and most people will not eat that much because of all the other delicious little things on the table. However, leftover cooked salmon will keep for about three days in the refrigerator, or frozen for a few weeks, and is great for adding to your lunch and dinner grain bowls.
9. All other fresh herbs and produce from either the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, or Whole Foods Market when I can’t find what I need at the farmers’ market.
10. Advance Cooking. You can make the Puttanesca sauce in advance. It will keep in the refrigerator in a sealed container for about three days. However, the recipe comes together so quickly, there’s no need to do anything too far in advance

TOOLS and EQUIPMENT

Sarah J. Gim · May 14, 2021 · 0 comments

Tagged as: italian recipes, pasta, puttanesca, salmon

The refocusing of priorities amid the global pandemic has put an already buoyant health and wellness market into overdrive. This has spurred the demand for more innovative plant-based products promoting health, which bodes well for our locally grown rooibos tea.

Tea is big business. After water, it is the most-consumed drink in the world. Roughly, 25, 000 cups of tea are poured every second across the globe, which amounts to a staggering 2, 16 billion cups per day! Nicie Vorster, a director of the SA Rooibos Council (SARC), explained that the world of tea is becoming more exciting than ever before.

“With thousands of varieties to choose from, tea has become just as diverse as the world’s cultures, each with its own origin, aroma, taste profile and personality. It’s no longer about drinking pots of tea, but rather about choosing an individual cup of high-quality tea that offers an authentic and unique experience. Health and well-being remain core drivers, particularly during the pandemic. Premium teas include: black teas with unique taste profiles, green teas, fruit and herbal tisanes, and ready-to-drink teas (RTDs). The most notable change is a shift in favour of herbal infusions,” he said.

Despite the 5, 000-year lead that the rest of the tea industry has had, the indigenous rooibos is catching up.

“In response to growing consumer demand, the industry has added new twists to the tea in an effort to make Rooibos more premium. Where a few years ago, there were but only a handful of choices, today there are numerous blends of specialty rooibos infusions on the market, with a clear trend towards more natural ingredients. Apart from rooibos being a healthy alternative to regular tea, it is becoming a discerning drink in its own right. Tea drinkers are looking for naturally-friendly alternatives with earthy flavours, making Rooibos one of the most appreciated teas of late,” he remarked.

SA-born tea sommelier, Jessica Bonin, who gained experience from studying directly under tea masters in China, Japan and South Korea, shared that the rooibos industry has done well to incorporate other beneficial ingredients such as turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and rosehip to its base.

While many South Africans are familiar with the basics of wine pairing, they are stumped when it comes to what to pair tea with.

Here, Bonin shares some tasting notes to demonstrate the range and depth of some of our local Rooibos infusions that have recently exploded onto the scene.

Rooibos and chamomile has a woody, creamy and peachy taste with honey-floral undertones, which complements anything fruity or sweet, such as scones or shortbread, while the earthy flavour of Green Rooibos complements savoury sandwiches and meat dishes, such as roast lamb or beef.

The mellow and tangy mouthfeel of rooibos and ginger adds balance to curry or spicy foods, whereas rooibos and vanilla pairs beautifully with sponge cakes, custard and sweet tarts.

The velvety, dusty sweetness of rooibos and cinnamon makes it ideal at breakfast time with croissants or scones, while the mildly astringent taste of rooibos and buchu matches well with fruit, such as peaches, apples, citrus, prunes, blackcurrant, pineapple and meat dishes. It also goes well with heavy meals.

Rooibos and mint is a palate cleanser and acts as a digestive. It is drunk after heavy and rich meals or in-between courses. The bold flavours and rich aroma of rooibos chai makes it ideal with anything chocolaty-think dark chocolate, chocolate mousse, chocolate fondant and even works well in meat marinades. It’s also delicious with Brie spread on a toasted baguette.

Rooibos and lemon adds a slightly astringent note with a crisp aftertaste that complements honey and ginger, while the luscious syrupy and juicy taste of rooibos and berry is always a winner with figs, lavender and even gin! The refreshing taste of rooibos and rosehip makes it an ideal afternoon refresher with salads and savoury snacks.

“Different types of personalities are drawn to different types of tea. Your preference for loose leaf tea over tea bags, and even how you brew your tea and drink it, says a lot about your personality. For every individual, tea has a different meaning. It is an expression of our emotions and who we are. We all associate with its effects, even on a subconscious level. For some, tea-drinking is soothing and healing, while for others, it is invigorating. With so many beneficial compounds, tea creates various states in the body and mind that we then form associations with based on those outcomes. We naturally gravitate toward teas that fulfil the state of being we seek,” Bonin explained.

After meticulously studying the various infusions, Bonin has developed a tea personality quiz to help tea lovers find their significant other Rooibos blend. If you’re curious, visit www.sarooibos.co.za. Your answers will shed light on which flavour best pairs up with your personality.

Cooking classes

• Oakland Community College offers courses on food, wine and tequila, taught by Culinary Arts faculty chefs. “Grilling with OCC Chef Doug Ganhs”, a two-session class, is 6-10 p.m. May 26 and June 2, $67; “Wine 101: How to Taste Wine Like a Sommelier” is 7-9 p.m. May 26, $40; “The FUNdamentals of Food & Wine Pairing” with Michael Schafer, The Wine Counselor is 7-9 p.m. June 2, $50; “Tequila Temptations” is 7-9 p.m. June 16, $40; “Summer Salads with OCC Chef Doug Ganhs” is 6-10 p.m. June 9, $60 and “The Big 3 of White Wine Grapes” is 7-9 p.m. July 14, $40. Classes will be held in Building J on the OCC Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills. Register at www.oaklandcc.edu/ce.

Charitable events

• Gleaners Community Food Bank food distribution event is at the Oakland County Farmers Market, 9-11 a.m. May 19, while supplies last, for anyone in need. Drive-up and stay in the vehicle, or walk-up distribution, no need for proof of eligibility. For information, call 248-858-5495 or email OCmarket@oakgov.com.

• Health care heroes receive a free one-day admission to Sea Life Michigan on weekdays, through May 28, redeemable online at visitsealife.com/michigan/whats-inside/events/2021/health-care-appreciation-days-may21. In addition, health care workers can bring up to four guests with them who will receive 50 percent off admission with the same online offer. When arriving, guests must bring employee ID or valid pay stub to indicate their work in health care.

COVID-19 testing and vaccine information

• State of Michigan COVID-19 hotline for testing or vaccines is 1-888-535-6136, (8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.), for information, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus or CDC.gov/Coronavirus or email COVID19@michigan.gov.

• Oakland County COVID-19 Vaccination, OaklandCountyVaccine.com.

• Also, for vaccine appointments, check with health providers, hospitals, and local pharmacies including Meijer at clinic.meijer.com; Rite Aid at riteaid.com/covid-vaccine-apt; Kroger at kroger.com/rx/covid-eligibility; CVS at cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine; Walgreens at walgreens.com/topic/findcare/coronavirus.jsp or Walmart at walmart.com/cp/1228302.

Educational activities

• Oakland-Livingston Human Services Agency (OLHSA), in partnership with the City of Southfield Human Resources, is hosting a free financial education Zoom webinar on 3-5 p.m. May 20. Topics include understanding the basics of credit scoring and Fair Credit Laws, repairing credit history, and what to do in the event of identity theft. Register at olhsa.org/events or call 248-860-7845.

• Legal Referral Service, a program of Jewish Family Service, to host Attorney General Dana Nessel for a discussion on the role of the attorney general, 6 p.m. May 20, via Zoom, register at jfsdetroit.org/LRS, 248-592-2317.

• The Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus presents “Preventing Cambodia’s Genocidal Past from Becoming Afghanistan’s Future” featuring speaker John D. Ciorciari, online 7 p.m. May 20 via Zoom. Register at www.holocaustcenter.org/May. To submit a question in advance for John Ciorciari, visit www.holocaustcenter.org/questions.

• Walsh College is hosting virtual information sessions for the Doctor of Business Administration program, 6-7 p.m. May 26 and July 14. Register at walshcollege.edu/admissions-events.

Environmental activities

• Spring Household Hazardous Waste event is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 22, at Milford Civic Center, 1100 Atlantic Street, Milford. Also, clothing, shoes, accessories, and small household items will be accepted by Simple Recycling at this event, RRRASOC.org.

• Document shredding event is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 22, Lyon Township Public Library, 27005 S. Milford Road, South Lyon, lyon.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-shredding-event. One box per person.

• Skywarn weather spotter training webinar is 7-9 p.m. May 25. Register at weather.gov/dtx/spotter2.

Farmers markets/Gardening/Plant sales

• Walled Lake Farmers market 7-1 p.m. May 19-Oct. 27, walledlake.us.

• Annual Plant and Seed Swap is 8:30-10:30 a.m. May 22 at Heritage Park Visitor’s Center parking lot, 24915 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, rain or shine. For information, call Charmaine Kettler-Schmult at 248-871-2543, www.fhgov.com.

• Cranbrook Perennials, Herbs, and Tropical Plants sale is in-person, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 22-May 23, Cranbrook House & Gardens, 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/spring-plant-sale, 248-645-3149.

• Oakland County Farmers Market to host Sunday Spring Flower Markets, through June 6, from 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m., featuring annuals, perennials and vegetable starters. Vendors will continue to have flowers available on regular farmers market days, 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, COVID-19 safety measures, oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/farmers-market/Pages/default.aspx. The market is at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, 248-858-5495.

• Compost will be available free of charge to Farmington Hills and Farmington residents from May through September at the site of the William Grace Dog Park, 29040 Shiawassee Road, east of Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, available to residents only (not for commercial use) from dawn until dusk, 248-871-2850, www.fhgov.com.

Fundraisers

• The Village of Rochester Hills is hosting a drive-by donation event, 4-7 p.m. May 21 at 104 S. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, to help support the Gleaners Community Food Bank BackPack Program. Those who make a donation receive a treat courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes, while supplies last, TheVORH.com

• Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan is hosting a book drive through May 22, collecting new children’s books only in a drop box at the ReSale Connection store, 204 S. Main St., downtown Rochester, 248-656-0414, semich.AssistanceLeague.org.

• Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers hosts its “Pick Up for Paws” charity drive to benefit Dog Aide, during the month of June, collecting dog food, treats, toys, and other dog care items at its 38 dealership locations. This year, the campaign starts at Canterbury Village, May 20. Dog Aide donations can be dropped off near the front entrance of Dino Stroll, the interactive dinosaur experience, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., May 20-23 and May 28-30, at Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Ct., and placed in the tailgate of the Chevy Silverado. Tickets for Dino Stroll are $17.99, adv. timed tickets at www.DinoStroll.com.

Health/Fitness events

• Studio 8 Fitness of Waterford is offering a free yoga lesson, noon-12:45 p.m. May 20 at the Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Free yoga mats to the first 10 participants, OaklandCountyParks.com, 248-858-5495.

• The Oakland County Health Division will offer blood pressure and BMI checks, 9 a.m.-noon May 22 at the Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, 248-858-5495.

• Judson Center Community Health Fair is 1-4 p.m. May 23, featuring Braylon Edwards, former National Football League to appear 2-3 p.m. at Warren Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 12100 13 Mile Road Warren. The Pfizer vaccine will be available for distribution for individuals 12 and up, judsoncenter.org/event/community-health-fair.

• Free online Narcan (Naloxone) training for the administration of Narcan during an opioid overdose emergency, interactive class, presented by a Certified Narcan and CPR trainer, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, tinyurl.com/TuesdayNarcan and noon-1 p.m. Thursdays, tinyurl.com/ThursdayNarcan. Upon completion, participants can have Narcan mailed to them, achcmi.org/training/narcan-training-save-a-life/. A free virtual Naloxone training is 7-8:30 p.m. June 8, West Bloomfield Fire Department, us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BpoCXEAuR12HbZMvsk-IeQ.

• Free Walk West Bloomfield program is 6:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays and 8-8:30 a.m. Saturdays, May through August, sponsored by Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. Registration required wbparks.org/walkwb.html.

Libraries

• The Friends of Auburn Hills Public Library will be hosting a used book sale, May 20-22 at the library, 3400 E. Seyburn Dr., Auburn Hills, books, puzzles, DVDs, video games. Masks, social distancing, ahplibrary.org.

• Lyon Township Public Library presents “Instant Gardens”, 6:30 p.m. May 17, online via Zoom, lyon.assabetinteractive.com/calendar, 248-437-8800.

• Lyon Township Public Library presents “Virtual Teen Game Night”, 6:30 p.m. May 20, online, for grades 6-12. Register at bit.ly/TeenBoardGameNight.”(first, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month).

• Rochester Hills Public Library hosts virtual “Country Blues Narrative”, 2 p.m. May 16, via Zoom, presented by Leonardo Gianola, calendar.rhpl.org.

Parks

• Naturalist-guided nature hike during Trail Hikes by Appointment, May 21-22. Register for time slots at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. first-come, first-served basis, free, all ages, at Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. Register in advance at 248-858-0916 weekdays, all ages, masks required, if inclement weather, program will be canceled.

• Full Flower Moon Walk is 8-9 p.m. May 22, at Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, all ages. Register in advance at 248-858-0916 weekdays, $5/person, all ages, masks required, if inclement weather, program will be canceled.

• The Seven Ponds Astronomy Club hosts Steven Flanders of the Palomar Observatory speaking about “Building Palomar Observatory, 1928 to 1949”, 7 p.m. May 22 via Zoom, spncastronomy.wixsite.com/7-ponds-astro-club.

• Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Waterford Parks and Recreation host “Quest for Adventure – Riddles and Rhythm: A Park to Park Melody”, a self-led scavenger hunt throughout Waterford parks and outdoor facilities, through May 23, free, registration required at 248-674-5441 or www.Waterfordmi.Gov/parks. Email events@oakgov.com.

• Lakeshore Beach at Lakeshore Park in Novi, opens for summer, May 29, bit.ly/3ogsCpv.

• Huron-Clinton Metroparks joins Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program at all 13 parks, available for card holders of all Michigan public libraries, to access the parks, metroparks.com. The MAP program provides free or discounted admission to more than 450 locations, including historic sites, cultural attractions and state parks, michiganactivitypass.info.

• Oakland County Parks and Recreation opened its campgrounds for the season. The campgrounds are at Addison Oaks County Park, north of Rochester, and Groveland Oaks County Park, near Holly. Both Addison Oaks and Groveland Oaks provide a fireworks-free camping experience. Call Groveland Oaks at 248-634-9811 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday and Addison Oaks at 248-858-1400, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for advance reservations, OaklandCountyParks.com.

• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas are open, www.michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.

• Annual BBQ Battle, hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation and the City of Oak Park, previously scheduled for June 19, is postponed to Oct. 2, OaklandCountyParks.com.

Support activities

• Hospice of Michigan continues to offer virtual grief support groups. “Living On: Loss from COVID” is 6-7:15 p.m. May 19, (held the third Wednesday each month), RSVP to Jackie Morris: (313) 578-6328 or jmorris@hom.org, Hom.org.

• The Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, is hosting Small Group Peer Support Meetups (limited to 12 participants) for people on the autism spectrum, starting 6-8 p.m. May 19, virtual meeting via Zoom, $6 fee per class, meetup.com/Ann-Arbor-Autistic-Adults/events/277814517, runtrace@hotmail.com.

• May is Mental Health Month. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK (8255), suicidepreventionlifeline.org or text 741741.

Volunteer opportunities

• The Clinton River Watershed Council Weekly Clean Up is 10 a.m. Wednesdays April-November. Locations will be posted online in advance, open to all ages and skill levels, www.crwc.org/events.

• Grace Centers of Hope seeks volunteers to help spruce up its Little Grace Village neighborhood in Pontiac. Daily volunteer opportunities include gardening/planting, cleaning yard debris, and general landscaping. Masks are required during check-in and when working in close proximity. Sign up at gracecentersofhope.volunteerhub.com or email Cody Pesavento at Cpesavento@gracecentersofhope.org.

• The American Red Cross urges healthy individuals to donate blood, platelet and plasma. Those who go to give by May 31 will be entered for a chance to win a travel trailer camper. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/SummerFullOfLife or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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The Duke’s Umbrella, a brand new gastropub, has opened on Argyle Street.

The new food and drink spot, which replaces the former Trader’s bar in the heart of Glasgow, promises ‘the best fish and chips in the country’ alongside Sunday roasts and delicious-sounding weekend brunches.

Staff welcomed in first customers for walk-ins today, while its first bookings will arrive on Monday, when covid restrictions are expected to lift allowing for alcohol to be consumed indoors.

We headed along to Argyle Street earlier today for a first look and to get a flavour of what we can expect from this stunning new venue, with the space full of original character and old-world charm. For the tour around, press play in the video player above.

The team behind The Duke’s Umbrella say: “After lockdowns 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0, the team are poised to welcome and offer customers a casual and a warm ambience to celebrate the many missed milestones over the past year – whether it’s a celebratory family dinner, lunch with friends or brunch at the weekend.

“The Duke’s Umbrella will be open 7 days a week, from 10am for weekend brunch, lunch, dinner, Sunday roast, bar snacks, a glass of champagne or a Scottish cask ale or cocktail.

“It’s been 8 months in development under the helm of General Manager Craig Mckay and the menu is the brainchild of John Molloy, one of the country’s most successful and burgeoning talents.”

Ahead of the opening, Craig said: “We’re incredibly passionate about every detail of The Duke’s Umbrella and we’re focussed on delivering a superb experience for all of our guests whether you’re joining us for a quick pint to watch the rugby or having brunch with mates, it’s a warm and welcoming environment.”

As part of his role as Development Chef at Base Scotland, John Molloy has a love of developing new ideas and he’ll continue to work on new dishes for The Duke’s Umbrella, one of which is the Laphroaig ice cream cone which celebrates the simplicity and coolness of his vanilla ice cream paired with the warmth of the medicinal, smoky flavour of Laphroaig whisky which makes it an ideal dessert.

John told Glasgow Live: “We’re focused on giving Glasgow a gastropub which has a relaxing, welcoming atmosphere, where you can pop in for a pint, or for a bite to eat. It’s unpretentious and honest food, familiar pub favourites, given the attention to detail that they have been missing for years.

“We’ve curated a menu from the finest produce using the best local suppliers like Bernard Corrigan’s fishmongers who’ve been in business since 1949, they’re a stone’s throw from us, the quality is without doubt.

“We’ve given the great Haddock from Corrigan’s the batter it deserves and gone to great lengths to make it that little bit extra special, served with tarragon mayo, lemon, vinegar powder and triple cooked chips. Pair with a glass of Petit Chablis and it’s all you could want from fish and chips.”

“My favourite dishes on the menu include our Sunday Roast, our fish and chips and The Duke’s Cheese Board, who doesn’t love cheese? Our sticky toffee pudding is served with homemade ice cream and an Auchentoshan Three Wood toffee sauce”.

General Manager, Craig, added: “We’re expecting our Sunday Roast to be a huge hit and we’ve already had many enquiries about food and wine pairing experiences in our private dining area.

“We’ve spent months carefully curating our drinks menu and two of my personal favourites are The Duke’s Signature Bloody Mary made with Isle of Bute Oyster Gin served with a fresh Cumbrae oyster, and Any Port in The Storm which is barrel-aged Makers Mark, Martell VS Cognac, Grand Marnier, 10-year-old Tawny Port and Black Walnut Bitters”.

Duke’s Martini is described as both a showstopper in style and taste and a must for any cocktail lover. You can take your pick from either raspberry, plum, cherry or rhubarb liqueur paired with smoky oak notes of Laphroaig Scotch Whisky, shaken with pineapple juice. And if you’re not drinking, there’s an eclectic mocktail list featuring Cucumb-here often? and a range of soda spritzers made with homemade syrups.

There’s also series of collaborations brewing, one of which is made with Clydebank based Italian Aroma Coffee and Auchentoshan Whisky. Marco Giambastaini from Italian Aroma Coffee has come up with a secret process to combine Auchentoshan Whisky with the roasting of coffee beans to make whisky coffee, available only at The Duke’s Umbrella.

For more information, including the full menu and to book a spot, you can visit https://www.dukesumbrella.com.

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The historic Dozier’s BBQ now offers Sunday brunch, with huevos rancheros, burgers, micheladas and more.

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Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:

Pasadena Strawberry Festival at Pasadena Municipal Fairgrounds

Friday-Sunday

7603 Red Bluff

Featuring a colossal lineup of food and drink vendors, a carnival and a BBQ Cook-Off, and the “World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake,” the Pasadena Strawberry Festival is going down all weekend long. Daily GA tickers run $5-$10 in advance, with a three-day pass for $30.

Tatemó x Underground Creamery Night Market

Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.

4100 Montrose

Josh Deleon of Underground Creamery and chef Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó are bringing another one of their buzzy Night Markets to Houston, this time featuring popular local spots like burger-chan, Click Virtual Food Hall and Two Headed Dog, plus “Top Chef Portland” contestants Dawn Burrell, Sasha Grumman and Gabriel Erales. Wear a mask, expect lines and come hungry.

Watever Fresh Farm Direct Preview at Bravery Chef Hall

Saturday, seatings at 6 and 8:30 p.m.

409 Travis

Chef Martin Weaver, a KUU and Brennan’s alumnus, is previewing his new concept, Watever Fresh Farm Direct with intimate weekly chef’s table dinners every Saturday night at Bravery Chef Hall. The menu will feature revolving themes based on the season, with wine pairings and cocktails created by Mario Pineda of the forthcoming craft cocktail bar Bhutane. Dinners must be pre-booked via Resy (“Chef’s Table” under “upcoming events” at Bravery Chef Hall). Saturday night seatings (two per night, ten socially distanced bar seats plus two tables for two per seating) are $85 per person for five courses, with an a la carte wine pairing available.

New Sunday Brunch at Dozier’s BBQ

Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

8222 Farm to Market 359

For the first time in its 64-year history, Dozier’s BBQ in Fulshear has launched a Sunday brunch. Menu highlights include The Red Eye, a half-pound of espresso-rubbed pork ribs with a sweet cream waffle and two eggs; Brisket on a Biscuit, two biscuits served open face with cream gravy and chopped brisket; Huevos Rancheros with sliced brisket; housemade Smoked Monkey Bread; and The Burger, featuring a half-pound smoked patty of freshly ground brisket on a sweet sourdough bun, with an optional fried egg. A “Para Los Niños” kids menu is available as well, as are “Brunchy Libations” like mimosas, Prosecco and micheladas with an optional espresso pork rib.

Summer Kick-Off and Market at Karbach Brewing Co.

Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

2032 Karbach

Hit the Biergarten for a summer kick-off fiesta, complete with local vendors and artists, food trucks, DJ Mohawk Steve and Tasty Waves on tap. The event is free to attend and family-friendly.

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Promotion: May 17 – 30 2021

To celebrate the launch of the Asia’s Most Influential: Tastemakers list in Hong Kong, Tatler Dining presents a series of pop-up events at Tatler Dining Kitchen, each showcasing the philosophy and work of various Tastemakers

This May, Tatler Asia launched its inaugural Tastemakers list as part of the Asia’s Most Influential series—a roll call of the region’s most forward thinking, original and impactful figures in F&B. It’s a list where you’ll see founders of food charities rubbing shoulders with zany wine enthusiasts, visionary mixologists with veteran chefs and all the culinary creatives in between.

But the list is not just a list—it’s a community, and that’s why we’re bringing together a cross section of the 2021 Tastemakers from Hong Kong for a series of intimate dining events at Tatler Dining Kitchen from 17-30 May. Each experience is underscored by the spirit of collaboration, with Tastemakers from different disciplines working with each other to create dishes and drinks that riff on each other’s strengths, preoccupations and philosophies.

Find out more about each Tastemaker event below and make sure you follow Tatler Dining on Instagram for the latest ticket drops.

The Provocateurs

Featuring Lorenzo Antinori (Caprice Bar), Josh & Caleb Ng (Cut Sando Bar) and Jason Cohen (Nomad Caviar)

Who said caviar is just for fine dining? Forget the old paradigms and experience these old luxuries in new ways at our kick-off Tastemakers event which sees Josh and Caleb Ng of newly opened Cut Sando Bar, along with chef Son Pham, taking the helm of Tatler Dining Kitchen to present a small bites and sandos menu incorporated with caviar from homegrown farm-to-table brand Nomad by Jason Cohen. Meanwhile, madcap mixologist Lorenzo Antinori of Caprice Bar will create delectable and irreverent cocktails inspired by the food pairings, including elements such as Doritos in a tequila-based libation, and a homemade caviar “liqueur” made specially for the event. Expect the unexpected from these culinary provocateurs.

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Tastes Of A Faraway Home

Featuring Alison Tan (co-founder, Otium), Tegan Smyth (Table Of Two Cities) and Antonio Lai (Quinary)

Since 2016, Table of Two Cities has sought to tell the untold stories of refugees in Hong Kong through food, based on the idea that a shared meal can bring two sides of a tale together on one table. In this first-ever collaboration, Smyth and experimental supper club co-founder and food designer Alison Tan will ask three refugee cooks questions about what flavours they associate with their home of origin, and what they associate with Hong Kong. The artistic intention of this dinner is to explore how smells and tastes evoke and ground us in feelings of home, as well as centre the journey of these refugees using their kitchens to build home. Rounding off the experience is experimental mixologist Antonio Lai of Quinary, who will bring his sensitive approach to flavour and storytelling through drink to the fray. The event will erase borders, highlighting survival and community through three cooks, three journeys, and three cocktails and small plates.

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Sustainable Sustenance

Featuring Richard and Fiona Ekkebus (Amber) and Agung and Laura Prabowo (Penicillin)

Experience a new side of award-winning chef Richard Ekkebus as he joins hands with his wife Fiona to cook a comforting feast from Mauritius, the island nation that they called home for many years prior to opening Amber. Joining them will be another dynamic husband-and-wife duo—Ekkebus’ long-time collaborator and master mixologist Agung Prabowo and Laura Prabowo of Asia’s most sustainable bar, Penicillin, as they all celebrate the marriage of local produce and tropical flavours.

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Homage to Shanghai: A Mother/Daughter 4-Hands with May Chow (Happy Paradise) and Juliana Foo

May Chow and her mom (known fondly as May Ma) will cook up a storm together for the public for the first time ever, creating an intimate dinner menu consisting of delectable Shanghainese dishes, influenced by traditions from their ancestral home in Ningbo and the Chow’s family’s own twists.

Half of the dishes will be classical home banquet-style Shanghainese/Ningbo dishes created by May Ma, and the other half Happy Paradise-style dishes with a creative wine pairing by Ambrose Chiang of Project Ambrose. Expect to experience tradition and evolution of the cuisine at the same time in this unique dinner bringing together two generations.

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A Plant-Based Palate

Featuring Peggy Chan (Grassroots Initiatives), Jessica Fong (Common Farm) and Keti Mazzi (Certa)

Join three leading women in F&B for a multi-course brunch featuring fresh, vibrant vegetarian flavours, beautiful homegrown produce and organic Italian wines to support Zero Foodprint, a soon-to-launch NGO spearheaded by Chan in Asia. Expect the likes of smoked banana blossom with cultured almond mayo and raw Everything Bagel chips, and desserts by Jessica Chow of plant-based Bien Patisserie.

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Executive sous chef Michele Dell’ Aquila at The Manor launches a seasonal new menu for the esteemed fine-dining destination at The St. Regis Macao.

Bari-born, southern Italian Michele Dell’ Aquila has a lot to be proud of. Rightfully so, the acclaimed chef has had experiences in many well-acclaimed kitchens throughout Europe, including the three-starred Don Alfonso in Sorrento, Italy and Sergi Arola’s two-Michelin La Broche in sunny Madrid. From there, a one-way ticket to Asia, where he oversaw restaurants respectively in Bangkok, Bali, Tokyo, before arriving to glitzy, casino-dotted Macao in 2009. In early 2020, he became the executive sous chef at The Manor in The St. Regis Macao.

“I was excited to join The Manor team to enhance its reputation as one of the truly exquisite dining destinations in Macao,” chef Michele commented. “From our renowned a-la-carte evening menus, our special lunch selections, as well as our much sought-after Stories of the Sea menus.” he finishes.

Naturally, chef Michele brings the many influences of his upbringing and experience to his kitchen; a myriad of cultures and dining scenes within global the culinary sphere. At his core, however, chef Michele stays true to his roots and infuses a fundamental Italian culinary tradition: To honour the fine and fresh produce and interpret them in contemporary yet uncomplicated plates. Innovative and creative in presentation, yet still keeping to a traditional cooking process that highlight the natural flavours. This too, is the tradition at The Manor.

A gathering spot for like-minded gourmets, The Manor is a contemporary fine-dining establishment with a catalogue of unique local flavours infused with a distinct Portuguese influence.

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Space wise, The Manor is segmented into five elegant spaces; emulating the movement between various spaces in a grand manor home. Each is arranged with slightly different ambience; each a service to a different dining experience. The Verandah replicates a lush indoor garden is one reserved for pre-dinner drinks or daily gatherings; The Dining Room and The Wine Gallery, intimate nooks for private tête-a-têtes; The Penthouse Kitchen, a up-close-and-personal stage for chef Michele’s culinary finesse; and finally The Library, a cosy enclave inspired by an old-world study for meet-ups.

For the new season, Chef Michele has crafted a new menu — one devised to showcase his expertise in executing season-fresh produce. The renewed selection takes influences from local, Eastern and Western palates while still pertaining to The Manor’s ethos of fine, sustainably sourced ingredients. 

“Having travelled, lived and worked around the world, food memories are what have inspired me to create this menu.” chef Michele explains. “The finest dining experiences in the world are always founded on the highest quality ingredients, and the menu has been crafted around that principle. I feel honoured to be able to share what is simply some of the best providence from the land and sea.”

And the menu really does enlist only the finest; some even rare, exclusive finds. Take your pick or try them all with The Manor’s ‘The Long and Short of it‘ menu, available in either four- or six-course sitting. Among of which features the coveted ‘Okan’ Australian wagyu tenderloin — a gold-medal standard cut, according to the Australian 2020 Wagyu Branded Beef Competition — seared to pink-in-the-middle perfection and served with buttery Jerusalem artichoke purée, morels and broccolini. And the George Bruck foie gras sourced from France, where the unctuous, palate-rich umami is brought out via a decadent pairing of red berries and nutty Japanese kinako.

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Another star of the show: The Glacier 51 Toothfish. The Manor’s crown jewel is completely revamped in this edition. Sourced from the deep waters of the Indian Ocean, 4000 kilometres away from the Australian coast, the silky fish is served upon an aromatic bed of Portuguese chouriço migas with squid ink, and laid beside a bubbly pillow of Champagne emulsion for a bright, crisp tang. 

And finally, a sweet note to end the decadent meal: A dessert course named ‘Coffee’. It’s a personal creation by chef Michele; an ode to nostalgic traditions at home. The tiramisu-inspired treat brings together the classic cast of mascarpone cream, caramelised almond, topped with a Baileys foam for a rich, indulgent and delicious finale. 

The Manor is also set to present its eighth chapter of ‘Stories of the Sea’, a limited-time dinner menu that has been beloved by staunch followers since its launch in 2019. The latest evolution — available until July — will be an exquisite showcase of fresh seafood treasures sourced from around the world. A wine pairing, crafted by recently appointed sommelier David Duan, will be available to complement the extravagant dining experience. 

The Manor, 1/F, The St. Regis Macao, The Londoner Macao, Estrada do Istmo. s/n, Cotai, Macau S.A.R, +853 2882 8898

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Happy weekend, Southampton! As we close our laptops and put our books/work away for a quick unplug, don’t forget to take a look around town to participate in the fun activities here in Southampton. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend.

Hot tip: If you want to see your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the Southampton community calendar using this form. As always, it’s free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community.

Live-Stream Salon Concert: Pianist Wynona Wang

• When: Friday, May 14th at 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Parrish Art Museum
• What: Enjoy the brilliance and artistry of the Salon musician live-streamed from the Parrish in the comfort of your home. Chinese pianist Wynona Wang was selected as First Prize winner of the 2018 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, which is just the latest in a series … Learn More

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Great East End Clean-up

When: Saturday, May 15th at 8:30 a.m.

Where: Southampton town and NY

What: Join Councilman Rick Martel for the 2021 Great East End Clean-Up, taking place on Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16To ParticipateIf you would like to participate − and we hope you do − all you need to do is select an area of public property such as a park, beach, trail, and or r… Learn More

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Tuckahoe Preserve Nature Walk

• When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m.
• Where: Tuckahoe Woods, Sebonac Road
• What: Join us for a scenic hike with Tim Corwin, trail leader of the Southampton Trails Preservation Society, and and enjoy the wonders of the Tuckahoe Preserve! This hike will be about 3 miles long where you can discover some small ponds and foliage as well as breathtaking views. The e… Learn More

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Tuckahoe Hike

• When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m.
• Where: 91 Hill Street
• What: May 15 – Tuckahoe Hike – Along with the Southampton Historical Museum, the Southampton Inn will be sponsoring a free walk along the Tuckahoe Preserve. Children are welcome, as long as they can hike four miles on moderate terrain. Dogs on a leash are welcome too. Any questions… Learn More

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Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with Mary Sammon

• When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:30 a.m.
• Where: Rogers Memorial Library
• What: A nourishing practice of easy restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation. You will need some props; a yoga mat or something to lie on, a few pillows or yoga bolster, 2 blankets, wall space or a chair, a quiet space, and an eye pillow or cloth to cover your eyes. Fee… Learn More

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Storytime: Online Children’s Book Reading with Dame Julie Andrews

• When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:30 a.m.
• Where: Online
• What: Story Time is an interactive and engaging experience, where kids and their families can enjoy live readings of some of the most creative and fun children’s books, conducted by the authors themselves! Each author will read their book aloud during the Zoom session for groups to … Learn More

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46 th Annual NYS Bethune-Height Recognition Program

• When: Saturday, May 15th at 12:00 p.m.
• Where: Virtual Event
• What: Join us virtually on Saturday, May 15th at 12 noon for our 46th Annual NYS Bethune-Height Recognition Program. We have an afternoon planned of musical entertainment from DJ Legendary Chris Washington, a Fireside Chat with NCNW Board Chair/President Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, a… Learn More

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Featured Event: Handmade Chocolate & Wine Pairing at Sannino Vineyard

• When: Sunday, May 16th at 12:00 p.m.
• Where: Sannino Vineyard
• What: Artisanal Chocolate and Wine Pairing Featuring Disset Chocolate Enjoy four wines specially paired with four Locally Handmade Chocolates  $32 per person / $27 per wine club member Pairing will be hosted all day, please make a table reservation on RESY.com – click here Visit our… Learn More

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Southampton Famers and Artisians Market

• When: Sunday, May 16th at 9:00 a.m.
• Where: 25 Pond Lane, Southampton, NY, USA
• What: Join us from 9am- 3pm for our market with over 40 venders. Learn More

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Great Decisions 2021: Brexit: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead

• When: Monday, May 17th at 11:00 a.m.
• Where: Rogers Memorial Library
• What: 11:00 am: Live streaming of the current episode 11:30 am: Discussion With the “Brexit transition period” coming to an end this year, the United Kingdom will formally leave the European Union at the start of 2021. With negotiations between the two entities continuing to sta… Learn More

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