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Being of German descent, my eyes light up when Oktoberfest comes around. It gives everyone a chance to gather with friends, try new beer, eat lots of food and just simply enjoy life. Oktoberfest comes from Munich, Bavaria, Germany where the annual festival takes place for 16 days in late September/early October. This is the […]
The challenge guidelines set forth by Bon Appetit Management Company to their cafes are simple: chefs can only use ingredients produced within 150 miles of their restaurants, with the exception of salt, of course.
Are they up to it? Of course, and on September 30 - it’s game on.
During the 4th Annual Eat Local Challenge, […]
“It’s a perfect backdrop for a haunted place,” comments Kara Van Brunt, the director of operations and strategic development for Ruby Falls in Chattanooga, Tenn. “You can’t get any better than a cave.”
The beginning of fall brings many things: cooler weather, change of color in leaves, pumpkins, apples, hayrides and ghost stories.
Boo!
Opening […]
It’s definitely considered to be one of the more prettier destinations in the South. Rich in history, beginning on September 27, over 18 antebellum homes in Natchez, Miss., will open their doors to the public during the annual fall pilgrimage.
There are six different tours (indicated by colors) highlighting three different homes on […]
It’s the last weekend of September, and you shouldn’t be sitting at home. With the cooler weather, it’s a great time to be out and about. And if you need anymore reason, there’s a lot of fun things happening in the South, including a presidential debate (possibly.)
If you enjoy music, head to…
the “Austin City […]
Did you know that Louisiana is known for their festivals? They have over 400 festivals a year. That’s averages out to almost one per day. So if you are a lover of festivals, Louisiana should probably be on your itinerary. Just this week alone, I think I counted around seven.Here’s a look at your choices […]
The 1st Annual Field to Table Festival: A Taste of Appalachia at Biltmore in Asheville, N.C., is more than a culinary experience - it’s a celebration of a sorts. A celebration of the region’s bounty, and those who not only produce it, but also create dishes from it.
Through September 28, the festival provides […]
It’s an arts celebration like none other in Georgia, or really even in the south. The 1st Annual Westabou Festival in Augusta, Ga., is dedicating 10 days, September 18-27, to over 200 dance, music, theatre, and visual art performances and exhibits. These events highlight local, regional and national individuals and groups.
What exactly can you […]
It may be the last official weekend of summer, but don’t let that get you down. There’s is a lot of events going on around the region to help you end the summer on a fun note.
It’s deemed as the largest festival in the South, and it includes a barbecue challenge. On September 19-20, […]
The new craze in the food and dining industry is to think globally and eat locally. Why? You might ask, and what exactly does that mean? Eating locally means to eat food that is both better for you and for the environment. In doing so, you are helping save natural resources to get food at […]
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