Weekly Nibble: Shoreline Wine Festival, Caribbean Jerk Fest, Farm Dinners & More!

The “Best of Greenwich” celebration in association with Moffly Media will take place at the Delamar Greenwich on Monday August 10 and 7pm.  The elegant evening will showcase food and cocktails from the area’s best restaurants as well as other surprises.  Tickets are $55 per person.

The Mattatuck Museum will host a special food event inspired by art: “Farmer's Market - A Summer Menu Collage from the Litchfield Hills.”  Museum director Bob Burns invites you to The Silo in New Milford on Wednesday August 12 private cooking demonstration and dinner.  It costs $110 for members and $135 for non-members.  Registration is required 203-753-0381.

Time is running out for the family to learn about “A Day in the Farmer’s Life” at the Stamford Nature Center.  Every Wednesday at 2pm through August 22, farm staff will host hands on demonstrations illustrating activities from the farm like milking, grooming, and more.  It is free for members or free with gate admission for non-members.  

Also on Wednesday, Dogfish Head takes over the taps at Cask Republic Stamford.  Try over 20 Dogfish Beers, including 5 from the vintage cellar, starting at 6pm.  https://www.facebook.com/CaskRepublicStamford 

Hartford County’s 4-H Fair will take place August 14-16.  http://hartfordcounty4hfair.org/ 

Balducci’s Wine & Food in Greenwich invites you to a wine tasting on Friday August 14 from 4-7pm.  Try beautiful summer wines, as well as a few organic selections.

The Shoreline Wine Festival comes to Bishop’s Orchards August 15 and 16.  Try products from local wineries and vendors while taking in live music, wine seminars, a winery tour, and more.  Tickets start at $11.  http://shorelinewinefestival.com/ 

Bridgeport’s 6^th Annual Caribbean Jerk Fest will take place at the McLevy Downtown Green on Saturday August 15 starting at 1pm.  Stop by for jerk chicken, pork, Red Stripe beer, reggae music, and more.  http://heyevent.com/event/wqnwhhfd52r6ua/caribbean-jerk-fest-2015 

On Friday, August 14, The Winemakers Boutique in Stratford will hold a fundraiser the Stratford Cat Project.  Vendors like Tastefully Simple, DandiCraft, Cupcakes from Stephanie Santiago will be there.  Guests can also enjoy massages and wine tastings.  Admission is free and the event goes from 5-8pm.http://thewinemakersboutique.com/

Clover Nook Farm in Bethany, CT celebrates the season with a farm-to-table dinner on August 16.  Chef Francois-Kwaku-Dongo who will provide a unique perspective of fresh local produce through a multi-course meal.  At 6pm, enjoy a cocktail hour with local beer and wine.  From 7-9:30pm, partake in the delicious sit down dinner.  Tickets are $180 per person.  http://clovernookfarm.com/Events_2.html 

Sign up now for AMG Catering’s fall adult cooking classes.  They start September 22… be sure to reserve your space soon!  http://amgcatering.com/adult-cooking-class-schedule-fall-2015/