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Posted on Thu, Jul 19, 2012 : 8:30 a.m.

Ann Arbor food & drink calendar for the week of July 19-26

By AnnArbor.com Staff

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Today
Italian Summer Salads with Francesca Giarraffa. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. When it’s too hot to eat a heavy meal, salads make the perfect light dinner. Francesca shares three Italian favorites and a refreshing chilled dessert. Recipes: Calamari and mixed shell fish tossed in a lemon juice vinaigrette; orzo pasta salad combined with summer vegetables, grape tomatoes, garlic, green olives and basil; marinated chicken breast grilled and served on a wild rice salad with artichokes; cantaloupe marinated with cognac and honey then served chilled. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom. $45. Pre-registration is required by calling 734-994-2300 ext. 53203 or at www.aareced.com.

59th Annual Manchester Chicken Broil. 4-8 p.m. Alumni Memorial Field (at Vernon and Wolverine), Manchester. About 6,000 chickens are cooked over nearly five tons of charcoal in four 100-foot-long broiling pits. Dinner includes half a chicken, dinner roll, homemade coleslaw, radishes, potato chips, and a beverage. Ice cream and pop available. Also included are an antique car show and live entertainment. Proceeds fund programs for local civic projects. A shuttle is available from Manchester Middle School, 710 E. Main. $8 in advance at Coffee Mill Cafe, Whistle Stop restaurant, Manchester Market, Manchester Pharmacy, Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, TCF Bank in Saline and Chelsea, and other locations; $9 at the gate. 734-428-7722 or http://manchesterchickenbroil.org.

Coney Dog and Root Beer Float Night. 5-8 p.m. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. $1.25 per Coney dog. For more information call 734- 878-9522 or 734-341-4249.

Thursday Night Rush Hour Relief at the Wine Bar. 5-8:30 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, at the wine bar. Each Thursday evening, experts lead an exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers. This week’s topic: Italian reds. 734-997-7500.

The Monthly Slurps. 5-7 p.m. Spotted Dog Winery, 108 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. Stop in for an after-hours wine and food event on the third Thursday of each month. Price: TBD. www.spotteddogwinery.com.

Saturday
6th Annual ‘Tour de Fresh’ ofYpsilanti Urban Gardens, Farms and Healthy Food Systems. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tour begins at Growing Hope Center, 922 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. On July 21, ‘Tour de Fresh’ will visit a variety of inspiring family gardens, urban farms and other sites where people contribute to the food system in Ypsilanti. The tour begins at the Growing Hope Center, and participants can tour by bicycle, with the guidance of Bike Ypsi. There will be a short four to six mile route and a long 15-18 mile route to choose from. This year’s tour includes several backyard gardens that integrate permaculture concepts; homes with urban chickens; several community gardens that highlight the beauty of neighbors working together to grow their own food; a stop at the Depot Town Farmers' Market; a visit to Wolverine Grill — a favorite downtown diner that's beginning to source some of its vegetables, coffee, and meats from local producers, —  and several four-by-four square food plots that Growing Hope has installed through our Raised Bed Vegetable Garden program for low- and no-income families to help improve their access to healthy food. Participants will finish the tour at the Growing Hope Center to see the urban farm and the hoophouse that extends the organization’s growing season. A light meal will be served, provided by local businesses and food vendors. Free, but participants are encouraged to register at www.growinghope.net or 734-786-8401. Participants can also register in person on the day of the event, starting at 9 a.m. More information is available by emailing arika@growinghope.net.

Saline Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. On Ann Arbor Street just south of Michigan Avenue in Saline. Fresh local produce and fruit are on offer, as well as local cheese, butter, honey, maple syrup, jams, eggs, meat, coffee and baked goods. Also available are flowers, plants, hanging baskets, planters, annuals, perennials, and vegetable and herb plants. There are a variety of hand-crafted items such as wood bowls and pens, jewelry, garden art, soap and more, all created by local artisans. Master Gardeners from the Michigan State University Master Gardener program are available to answer questions at the market during May, June and September. Bridge Cards, Senior Project Fresh and WIC (Women with Infant Children) Project Fresh coupons can be redeemed to buy fresh produce and fruit at our Market. Patrons can visit the Bridge Card booth at the Saturday Saline Farmers Market and obtain wooden tokens in $1 increments for the amount requested to be added to their Bridge Card. Tokens can be redeemed at the Tuesday Saline Farmers Market but can only be purchased at the Saturday Market. For more information, call Nancy Crisp at 734 429-3518, email salinefarmersmarket@comcast.net or visit cityofsaline.org/farmersmarket.

Sunday
Brewing Methods. 1-3 p.m. Zingerman's Coffee Co., 3723 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. Learn the keys to successful coffee brewing using a wide variety of brewing methods from filter drip to syphon pot. We will take a single coffee and brew it six to eight different ways, each producing a unique taste. We’ll learn the proper proportions and technique for each and discuss the merits and differences of each style. $20. 734-929-6060.

Slow Food Huron Valley presents the 6th Annual Pie Lovers Unite! 6-8 p.m. Ladies' Literary Club of Ypsilanti, 218 N. Washington St., Ypsilanti. Pies are a great example of how local, seasonal foods can signify welcome and community with unique regional qualities. The Pie Lovers Unite! extravaganza honors pie-making traditions in Michigan by inviting people to bake, bring, share, and taste pies from around the area. The event will include pie music, themed pie walks (be prepared to shake your tail feathers), a pie contest with prizes and a recipe swap, the ever-hilarious pie-ku poetry recital, pie quotes and of course pie eating. This event started as part of the cross-country Pie Across America/Eat Well Guided Tour celebrating PIE as emblematic of local food traditions. We won the Best Pie Event award from the tour in 2007. Free with a homemade pie (sweet or savory) or $10 at the door; kids under 12 get in free. www.slowfoodhuronvalley.org.

Country Breakfast. 8-11:30 a.m. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. $6 for adults, $5 for seniorsm $3 for children 9 and under. 734-878-9522 or 734-341-4249.

Monday
Baking Bread: Rye Bread and Pumpernickel. 6-7 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor. Join bread-baker Jessie and learn the basics of bread baking. $10. To register, call 734-997-7500 or stop by the customer service desk.

Open dance and wine tasting. 6 p.m.-close. Passport Restaurant and Lounge, 3776 S. State St., Ann Arbor. Open dancing and free wine tasting from 6 p.m. to close. No cover charge; price of purchases. 734-222-1111.

Milan Senior Nutrition Program. 11:45 a.m. Milan Senior & Community Activity Center, 45 Neckel Court, Milan. In partnership with the Washtenaw County Senior Nutrition Program, they offer a nutritionally balanced meal three afternoons a week: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. There is a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone who is 60 years or older and a fee of $5 for anyone under the age of 60. They do ask for 48 hour advanced reservations. Call or stop by the office. 734-439-1549.

Monday through Thursday
Kids' Summer Camp: All About Cake! 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Children ages 8-15 are invited to learn all they’ve ever wanted to know about cake. Monday: Technical focus: sponge method. Menu: Angel food cake, macerated berry salad, vanilla raspberry cream roll. Tuesday: Technical focus: creaming method. Menu: Pineapple upside down cake, chocolate devil's food cake, chocolate Italian buttercream.Wednesday: Technical focus: Filling, piping, glazing. Menu: Boston Cream cupcakes, carrot cupcakes, cream cheese icing. Thursday: Technical focus: Fun and creativity. Menu: Animal safari cupcake decorating - chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, monkey, lion, frog, butterfly decorations. $200 per child. 734-645-1030 or http://annarborcooks.com.

Tuesday
Cobblestone Farm farmer's market. 4-7 p.m. Located at the historic Cobblestone Farm, this market will feature local, organically grown produce every Tuesday evening beginning June 19. No admission charge; price of purchases. www.cobblestonefarmmarket.com.

Saline Farmers Market. 3-7 p.m. Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Road, Saline. Fresh local produce and fruit are on offer, as well as local cheese, butter, honey, maple syrup, jams, eggs, meat, coffee and baked goods. Also available are flowers, plants, hanging baskets, planters, annuals, perennials, and vegetable and herb plants. There are a variety of hand-crafted items such as wood bowls and pens, jewelry, garden art, soap and more, all created by local artisans. Master Gardeners from the Michigan State University Master Gardener program are available to answer questions at the market during May, June and September. Bridge Cards, Senior Project Fresh and WIC (Women with Infant Children) Project Fresh coupons can be redeemed to buy fresh produce and fruit at our Market. Patrons can visit the Bridge Card booth at the Saturday Saline Farmers Market and obtain wooden tokens in $1 increments for the amount requested to be added to their Bridge Card. Tokens can be redeemed at the Tuesday Saline Farmers Market but can only be purchased at the Saturday Market. For more information, call Nancy Crisp at 734 429-3518, email salinefarmersmarket@comcast.net or visit cityofsaline.org/farmersmarket.

Lunch is Served. Noon-1 p.m. Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor. Repeats every Tuesday and Friday. Reservations are required with two days prior notice. Suggested donation for those over 60 years of age is $2.50, for all others, $5. Call 734-998-9353 for reservations.

Wednesday
Basic Sushi Rolls with Andy Kwon, owner of Biwako Sushi. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Explore tips and techniques for making excellent sushi rolls, taught by an experienced sushi chef. Sushi rolls refer to a popular westernized version of Japanese vinegar seasoned rice combined with vegetables and seafood and rolled in a seaweed wrapper. Learn how to prepare the ingredients to make a uniform roll. Discover popular recipes for sushi dressings. Take home all the sushi rolls you make and your own. $45. Registration with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation is required at 734-994-2300 ext. 53203 or www.aareced.com.

Wednesday Wine Tasting. 6 p.m. Paesano's Italian Restaurant, 3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. This informal wine tasting allows patrons to sample five up and coming wines from Italy. Joined by one of Paesano's knowledgeable wine purveyors, the staff creates tasty appetizers to accompany the bold flavors. $25. www.paesanosannarbor.com.

Thursday, July 26
Short's Brewing Tap Takeover. All day. Sidetrack Bar & Grill, 56 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti. Calling all Short's fans... On July 26, Sidetrack will host its first-ever Tap Take-Over with Short's Brewing Co. from Bellaire, just in time to celebrate the Michigan Summer Beer Fest. No cover charge; price of purchases. 734-483-1035.

Health Starts Here Supper Club with healthy eating specialist Jan Kemp. 6-8 p.m. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Making a healthy change in your life? Join healthy eating specialist Jan Kemp for a full sit-down dinner, including appetizer, salad, soup, entrée, and dessert that meets Whole Foods Market Health Starts Here standards. The Supper Club is held on the mezzanine. $15. Tickets will be sold at the customer service desk and must be pre-paid to reserve a seat. For more information, call 734-975-4500 or visit http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/healthstartshere/.

Thursday Night Rush Hour Relief at the Wine Bar. 5-8:30 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, at the wine bar. Each Thursday evening, experts lead an exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers. This week’s topic: Pacific Northwest whites. 734-997-7500.

To submit events for this calendar, e-mail calendar@annarbor.com.