SLIDELUCK Savannah, the Food and Wine Festival, and Lunch Beat Returns

Savannah, can you make me anymore jealous that I’m in New York right now and NOT in Savannah?! (Well, I will be as of Thursday morning.) Because you just keep doing it to me!

And Macon I mean, really, I haven’t missed a single Lunch Beat Macon since Day One and you schedule this one when I’m in the Big Apple?! Be still my little Southern Belle’s heart!

 

For those of you near the Savannah area, today is SLIDELUCK: a night of food, fun, music and art! Pairing artwork with homemade treats, Slideluck is a New York City-based, non-profit arts organization that provides an opportunity for artists and arts-appreciators to come together around food, friends, and artwork for an unforgettable evening. (from their Facebook page) The participating artists include Jade & Mathew McCully, Chad Faries, Ben Mistak, Will Penny, Adam Kuehl, Ruben Salinas, Shea Slemmer, Offset, Jane Fishman, Christine Sajecki, Chase Turberville, Jamie Travezan & Morgana, Mia Merlin, Audrey Wagner & Izzy Hudgins, Adam Gabriel Winnie, Lorenzo Masi, Britt Spencer, Anna Hornik, Juliana Peloso, Kelley Hagemes, Tomas Bachot, Colin Gray, and Cedric Smith.

 

I, personally, saw my friend Izzy Hudgins’ work and just about fell over. Check this out:

 

 

The models are also my friends, Melody and Christopher Munn! I think Izzy does amazing work- and I’m sure the other artists are just as fabulous. This event is from 7:00 – 11:00 pm at the American Legion Post #135 Lounge. (21 to enter!) $5 with dish and $10 without.

 

Then on Friday and Saturday in Savannah is are the last days for the Food and Wine Festival, and OMG they have an incredible line up:

(from their press release)

Epicurean Learning Experiences presented by Sysco and Rioja Wines, USA on Friday, November 14, 2013, 10 am – 5 pm: cooking classes, seminars and demonstrations are sold separately for $40; An all-day, one price Epicurean Pass offers tremendous savings to the Friday, Learning Experiences taking place at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, all 6 sessions for only $145 – a great way to fully experience all of the learning opportunities. Schedule to date includes: “Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking” with Nathalie Dupree & Cynthia Graubart Cooking Demo, 10 am – 11 am; “Cabernet & Beef” with Master Sommelier, Larry O’Brien, Jackson Family Wines & Hunter Cattle Co., 11:15 – 12:15; “South in Your Mouth”, chefs Sallie Ann Robinson, Joe Randall and Virginia Willis, Moderator: Damon Lee Fowler, 12:30 – 1:30 pm; “Bourbonistas” Four Roses Bourbon, Virgil Kaine Bourbon, Savannah Bourbon and Woodford Reserve, 1:45 –2:45 pm; chef Linkie Marais, Food Network, Big Green Egg Grilling Demo with Master Beer Sommelier, Marc Stroobandt, Stella Artois brand ambassador – 3 – 4 pm; chef Lenny McNab, the Gourmet Cowboy, just crowned season 10 winner Food Network Star, “Pig & Pinot” Big Green Egg Grilling Demo, with Marita Esteva, La Crema National Ambassador – 4:15 – 5 pm.

The River Street Stroll on Friday, November 14 takes place from 5:30 – 7:30 on Rousakis Plaza on magical River Street. Enjoy sipping and strolling with a souvenir GoVino glass at the festival’s most casual wine, spirits and Belgian beer tasting!

Friday, November 14, 2014, the Candlelight Home Tour is a Historic Savannah Foundation home tour through the historic Warren and Washington Wards of Savannah.

Riverboat Wine & Dinner Cruise, sponsored by Kendall-Jackson, Friday, November 14, 8 pm

Taste of Savannah, Saturday, November 15, 2014, 1 – 5 pm, with early access at noon for VIP Lounge ticket holders, Ellis and Johnson Squares. Enjoy great Savannah food from some of the best spots in town, hundreds of free wines, spirits, Belgium beers with free unlimited tastings in a souvenir GoVino glass and five free food tokens. Savor a variety of cooking demonstrations, learning experiences, Artisan Market, Celebrity Author’s Tent, Bartender’s Challenge, Waiter’s Race and more.

 

 

Ok so, for those of you in MACON- Thursday is Lunch Beat Macon. During the Lunch Hour you can get up to the 567 and go upstairs and dance during lunch. They also have sandwiches and water available there! I love to go and dance the lunch hour away, and last time my kiddos were on Fall Break so I took them as well. If you haven’t gone you should at least check it out. What can it hurt?

 

 

 

Also in Macon, Friday night The Hummingbird will have American Aquarium- I can’t believe this will be the second time I’ve missed them.

 

And then Saturday night is the big event at the Bird: the Benefit for the Middle Georgia Foodbank, also presented by the Field Note Stenographers. Floco Torres, Madre Padre, Widow Pills, and more. It’s simple, $7 cover or free with 3 canned goods. Get out, listen to some great music, and do some good for our community.

 

 

 

Y’all have fun without me!

 

Love to all y’all,

 

Molly