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A step back in culinary history
And didn't your parents tell you not to play with your food?
By Maria Fisichello
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FRUIT-FULL: Chicago, IL 2005 (Fruit Stand) by Brian Ulrich. Food for Thought Exhibit at The Light Factory.
APRIL 9 -- Food for Thought: Artists Who Never Got Over Their Parents' Warning "Don't Play With Your Food." This exhibit brings together artists working in photography and video whose creations explore personal and cultural connections to food. (Runs through June 29.) Free. The Light Factory, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755. www.lightfactory.org.
APRIL 15 -- Traditional Food is New Again: Eating Like Our Ancestors. Join us for an informative lecture by professional cook Ivan Day and an opportunity to see what Charlotte's local farms and organizations are cooking up for our community. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. $10. Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive. 704-568-1774. www.charlottemuseum.org, www.historicfood.com/portal.htm.
APRIL 16 -- Charlotte Taste of the Nation. Enjoy a gourmet evening featuring more than 25 of the city's hottest chefs, premier restaurants and culinary schools donating their time, talent and signature cuisine. The day will be packed with wine, beer, live entertainment and auctions. $60-$85. 6 p.m. preview, 7 p.m. culinary event. The Atrium, Two Wachovia Center, 401 S. Tryon St. 704-376-1785. www.tasteofthenation.org.
APRIL 17-APRIL 25 -- Creative Loafing's Beer Week. (April 17-April 25) Taste new beers, visit a brewery, cook with beer, crawl the Uptown bars and much more! www.charlotte.creativeloafing.com/beerweek.
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Aria Tuscan Grill Featuring Allegrini - Charlotte Wine + Food Week @ Aria Tuscan Grill
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Angeline’s Featuring Sciandri Family Vineyards @ Angeline's
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Charlotte Wine + Food Week Presented by Truist @ Charlotte, NC
- Fri., April 19, Sat., April 20 and Sun., April 21
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Cakeable Cafe Grand Opening @ Cakeable Cafe
- Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Haw River Wine Tasting @ Carolina Beer Temple.
- Wed., April 24, 5-7 p.m.
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Dorie Greenspan's Tiramisu Cake
This layered cake is definitely a "pick-me-up" with a little booze and caffeine.
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Authentic New York-style Bagels Come to South End 1
Poppy's expands its empire
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Eating With Your Dollars: The best fast food money can buy 14
The Food Babe talks juicing.
