Allan S. Goodman will host its annual fall trade tasting at The Suites at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Trade guests will have the opportunity to sample national and imported fine wine and spirits.

This is a trade-only event. Please contact your sales representative to RSVP or for additional information.

View highlights from last year’s event here.

Eder Bros. Inc, will host an afternoon-into-evening fall portfolio tasting and trade show, its second of the season, for accounts and trade professionals. Join Eder Bros. for an end-of-year showcase with a special lineup of brand ambassadors, owners, winemakers and suppliers on hand.

Members of the trade should RSVP through their Eder Bros. account representative.

See last year’s highlights here.

Worldwide Wines is hosting a “Killer B’s” tasting which showcase Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Barbaresco, Beaujolais, Burgundy, Bourbon and more B’s, for trade professionals and accounts.

This is a trade-only event. Contact your Worldwide Wines sales representative for more information.

The fifth-annual Elm City Brew Festival, featuring over 225 craft beers from over 60 craft breweries, returns to College Street Music Hall on November 23, 2019. Live entertainment will be provided by local musicians. Proceeds will benefit the New Haven Center for Performing Arts. This is a 21+ event. For more information and for tickets, click here.

VIP Hour 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., general admission  1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

See highlights from last year’s event here.

Save the Date! The annual Connecticut Restaurant Association event honors the state’s industry with annual meeting, reception and awards gala at Foxwoods Resort Casino on December 2, 2019. The CRAzies Awards Gala celebrates the “Best of the Best” in the Connecticut Restaurant Industry and honors from the restaurant and food service industry by handing out over 15 coveted awards including Connecticut Hospitality Hall of Fame, Restaurateur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year, Server of the Year, Bartender of the Year and more. Registration is information coming soon. See last year’s highlights here.

The Sun Wine & Food Fest presented by MSC Cruise offers a showcase for suppliers, as guests sip and sample through endless vintages and signature dishes, showcases and tastings during a three-day affair across two spaces, Uncas Ballroom and the Earth Expo & Convention Center.  A portion of proceeds will go to Channel 3 Kids Camp, who provide fun year-round opportunities to children of all abilities, families and communities through educational and recreational programs.

Beervana Fest 2019 will take place at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet on Saturday, October 26, 2019. During two tasting sessions, the experience will include more than 60 beer tables spread out over two floors at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, giving guests the chance to taste more than 250 craft beers. For more information, visit: www.beervanafest.com.

Session #1: 1:00PM – 4:30PM
Session #2: 6:00PM – 9:30PM

See highlights from last year’s event here.

Fox Point Wine & Spirits is hosting three Rhode Island tasting events showcasing Winemaker Diogo Lopes of Portugal.

The Adega Mãe line is among the offerings. Adega Mãe sits on the western strip of Lisobn, Portugal and defines the conditions of the region. The nearness of the Atlantic Ocean and the nature of the soil allows for the creation of its original wines, with refreshing natural acidity and a mineral character. The Mono-Castas (one-grape) wines are created to showcase the Atlantic terroir through the varietal’s unique expression.

Tasting wines: Dory Red, White Adega Mae Cabernet, Chardonnay, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Touriga Nacional, Viosinho.

Fox Point Wine & Spirits is hosting three Rhode Island tasting events showcasing Winemaker Diogo Lopes of Portugal.

The Adega Mãe line is among the offerings. Adega Mãe sits on the western strip of Lisobn, Portugal and defines the conditions of the region. The nearness of the Atlantic Ocean and the nature of the soil allows for the creation of its original wines, with refreshing natural acidity and a mineral character. The Mono-Castas (one-grape) wines are created to showcase the Atlantic terroir through the varietal’s unique expression.

Tasting wines + food pairing. Wines: Dory Red, White, Reserve Red, Reserve White Adega Mae Petit Verdot, Touriga Nacional, Viosinho.

Fox Point Wine & Spirits is hosting three Rhode Island tasting events showcasing Winemaker Diogo Lopes of Portugal.

The Adega Mãe line is among the offerings. Adega Mãe sits on the western strip of Lisobn, Portugal and defines the conditions of the region. The nearness of the Atlantic Ocean and the nature of the soil allows for the creation of its original wines, with refreshing natural acidity and a mineral character. The Mono-Castas (one-grape) wines are created to showcase the Atlantic terroir through the varietal’s unique expression.

Tasting wines: Dory Red, White Adega Mae Cabernet, Chardonnay, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Touriga Nacional, Viosinho.

The Rhode Island Hospitality Association’s 2019 “Stars of the Industry” awards dinner and ceremony was created more than 30 years ago. It is hosted by the RI Hospitality Association and RI Hospitality Education Foundation to recognize shining stars in the restaurant and hospitality industries. Approximately 900 industry professionals attended last year’s event from across all sectors of the trade. Recipients are nominated by their leaders, coworkers and customers. Awards are given in more than 20 categories. Winners are voted on by the public and elected officials of the board. For more information, visit the association website.

To view last year’s highlights, click here.

The Rhode Island Brew Fest is an annual celebration of the Rhode Island craft brewing with 60+ breweries sampling 200+ beers. The festival has two ticketed sessions.  This is a 21+ event. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted. No exceptions. ID’s are checked at the entrance. All beverage samples are included in ticket, as well as live music, access to food vendors and much more. Every attendee will receive a custom glass as they exit the festival.

First Session: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Second Session: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

See last year’s highlights here.