Food and wine events

0 Comments | Oakland Tribune, Nov 10, 2009 | by Mercury News

-- Great Wine Escape Weekend: Nov. 13-15. Taste food and wine from more than 40 Monterey County chefs and wineries. Plus "Coastal Kitchen" with the Food Network, wine and chef demos, winemaker dinners, and private vineyard and cellar tours. $25-$150; 831-375- 9400; www.montereywines.org.

-- Morgan Hill Wine Stroll: 1-6 p.m. Nov. 14. Sample wines from 18 local vintners at downtown Morgan Hill locations. $20 includes glass, tote bag, discounts. Event begins at the Granada Theater, 17440 Monterey Road; 408-779-3190; www.morganhill downtown.org.

-- Pinot Noir & Mushrooms: 6 p.m. Nov. 14. Parcel 104's annual dinner will feature paired wines with four courses, including morel- rubbed bison and sous vide of Mount Shasta porcini. $104 per person. 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara; 408-970-6104; www.parcel104.com.

-- Modern Casseroles: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Learn how to make updated versions of classic casseroles such as chicken and wild rice, chilaquiles, and green bean casserole with bechamel sauce and fried shallots. $79. Sur la Table, 23 University Ave., Los Gatos; 408-395-5576; www.surlatable.com.

-- Plumed Horse Party: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Celebration with paired hors d'oeuvres marks the release of two Plumed Horse Cuvee wines made by Testarossa. $55. 14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408-867- 4711; www.plumedhorse.com.

-- Mansion Dinner at Elliston: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Sunol winery event starts with champagne reception and tour of mansion, followed by four-course dinner with wine pairings. $75 includes tax and gratuity. Elliston Vineyards, 463 Kilkare Road, Sunol; 925-862- 2377; www.elliston.com.

-- White Truffle Menu: Nov. 11-22. Diners can try shavings of rare white truffles ($35-$75 per shaving) or a four-course tasting menu ($125). Donato Enoteca, 1041 Middlefield Road, Redwood City; 650-701-1000; www.donatoenoteca.com.

-- Biletnikoff Crab Fest: 6-11 p.m. Nov. 13. Foundation's annual benefit includes crab, celebs, sports auction, live entertainment. $130. Marriott at Bishop Ranch, 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon; 925- 556-2525; www.biletnikoff.net.

-- Jewish Vintners' Wine Tasting: 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 12. More than 25 Jewish-affiliated wineries from Napa, Sonoma and Israel will pour at this Jewish Community Federation event. Plus appetizers. $100- $125. University of San Francisco, Fromm Hall, 650 Parker Ave.; 415- 369-2875; www.sfjcf.org.

-- Sugar Rush: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 12. Education benefit with desserts from Boulevard, Chez Panisse, Michael Mina, Recchiuti, Sibby's Cupcakery. $50. 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna St., San Francisco; 415- 626-5470; sugarrush2009.eventbrite.com.

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