Here’s the round up of food and beverage events in Quebec for October. Check back often as we will update as we become aware of new events
Les Premiers Vendredis. The first Friday of every month, starting at 4PM. Secteur 300 of the Olympic Park, Montreal. First Friday events bring together the leading street restaurants in Montreal, hosted by Les Restaurateurs de Rue du Québec. On the first Friday of the month, the vans and trucks converted into mobile kitchens will meet in Secteur 300 to serve their food in the first part of this of street food integrated initiative in Montreal. The sale of privately imported wines will be permitted on the site. http://www.parcolympique.qc.ca/en/events/1ers-vendredis-les-restaurateurs-de-rue-de-montreal/
Apple Train and Pumpkin Train Escapades. Every Saturday through to October 13th, 2012. Prices and orchards visited vary. The Agence Métropolitaine de Transport (AMT) is offering Montrealers the opportunity to get out of the city and go apple and pumpkin picking in the Lower Laurentians area.http://www.amt.qc.ca/corp_template.aspx?id=100392&LangType=1033
Suzanne Husseini, Modern Flavors of Arabia book signing. October 13th, 2012, 2PM. Appetite for Books, 388 Victoria, corner Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal. $35 includes signed book, hors d’oeuvres, glass of wine. Suzanne pays tribute to her mother’s cooking with her new take on traditional Middle Eastern recipes. Modern Flavors of Arabia is a culinary journey that explores a food culture spanning centuries. http://www.appetitebooks.ca/AppetiteBooks/EVENTS.html
Au Pied de Cochon Apple Season. Through October 14th, 2012. 11382 Rang de la Fresniére, St-Benoit de Mirabel. $50 per person. The extremely popular Au Pied de Cochon Sugar Shack is back for apple season! The website says they are fully booked and no longer taking reservations, but I suggest if you are keen you put your name on the waiting list as spaces often come up. They will call you if a space becomes available. Reservations for the 2013 sugar season start on December 1st, 2012!http://cabaneasucreaupieddecochon.com/reservations_e.html
Naomi Duguid, Burma; River of Flavors. October 20th, 2012, 2PM. Appetite for Books, 388 Victoria, corner Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal. $45 includes signed book, hors d’oeuvres, glass of wine. Award-winning cookbook author Naomi Duguid is often described as a culinary anthropologist. Her recent focus: Burma. Burma shares borders with China, India, Thailand, and Bangladesh. The food of Burma reflects this. For all of those who love to travel for food, this event is not to be missed! http://www.appetitebooks.ca/AppetiteBooks/EVENTS.html
Montreal Cake Show & Competition. October 27–28, 2012. At this 1st annual show, professional sugar artists, bakers and hobbyists with a common interest of cake and sugar art are invited to attend cake competitions, demonstrations and classes. http://www.cakeshow.ca/
Indigo Books Food Event with Guest Speaker Nicolina Servello. October 11th, 2012, 12:00 – 2:00. Indigo Place Montreal Trust, 1500, Avenue McGill College, Montreal. Free. An afternoon event with rustic food creations and inspirational books hosted by invited guest speaker Nicolina Servello. http://nicolinainthekitchen.blogspot.ca/2012/09/for-love-of-great-food-inspiring-books.html
