Sardine Family Style Dinners

Sardine Restaurant on Lake Monona in Madison is once again hosting a series of family style dinners this year starting with a "Wisconsin Harvest Dinner" on Monday, November 15th. This 100% Wisconsin Home Grown menu will be served amongst neighbors and friends in a communal setting. The bar opens at 5:30pm with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and dinner is served at 7:15pm. The dinner costs $35 per person and includes a featured beverage, a hearty meal, and dessert. Their will also be live local music from 5:30-7pm. To see the dinner menu, visit http://www.sardinemadison.com/. Call 608.441.1600 for Reservations (they are required).

Bluespoon Monthly Wine Tasting

Bluespoon Creamery Cafe in Prairie du Sac is hosting it's November wine tasting with wines from Rioja, Spain. The event will be help on Wednesday, November 17th and costs $35 per person. The sampling will include some whites, but it’s the reds of the region that bring it fame. Aged longer than any reds in the world, prior to release, you’re sure to enjoy! For more information or to buy tickets visit http://www.bluespooncafe.com/winetasting.php

Pie Palooza

The REAP organization is holding it's 6th annual Pie Palooza this year on Sunday, November 7th at the Goodman Community Center in Madison. This delicious Sunday brunch includes a choice of two slices of pies (sweet or savory), a farm fresh salad and a beverage. Pies are baked by area chefs using local products. All proceeds from Pie Palooza support REAP Food Group programs, which promote the inclusion of healthy, local, sustainably grown foods in schools, restaurants, food stores and home kitchens.

Tickets are sold for three timed seatings to assure good selections and shorter lines for everyone.
Seating times are 9:30-10:30am, 10:30-11:30am, and 11:30am -12:30 pm. Walk-ins welcome at 12:30 (and for other times if not already sold out.)
Advance tickets are $16. Tickets at the door are $18.

Here is a list of some of the pies for this year's event:
Bacon, Potato and Cheddar Quiche/Mushroom, Cheese and Herb Quiche/Greens, Fennel and Feta Pie with yeasted crust/Savory Autumn Vegetable Tart/Autumn Harvest Quiche w/squash, onion, parsinips, spinach, & sweet potatoes/Spicy Crawfish Cheesecake Pie/Mushroom Leek Asiago Strata/Bacon Lardon, Leek, Gruyere, Tomato Quiche/Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Pie/Bittersweet Chocolate and Pear Tart/Apple Crisp Cheesecake/Pumpkin Whoopie Pies w/cinnamon cream cheese/Local Raspberry-Almond Tart/Sweet Potato Pecan Pie/Hickory Nut Bourbon Caramel Pie/Cranberries and Cream/Apple Pie with Cheese Crust/Pumpkin Pie with hickory nuts and caramel/Chocolate Pecan Pie

For more information and to order tickets visit Reap Pie Palooza Website.

Wisconsin Cheese Annual Festival

The second annual Wisconsin Cheese Originals Annual Festival will be held on Nov 5, 6, and 7th this year. The event takes place at the Madison Monona Terrace and will include tastings, seminars, meet the winemaker dinners, and a marketplace with a variety of local artisans. Tickets range in price from $12 for the Sunday marketplace to $75 for the special dinners at local restaurants around the city. Buy tickets early as they tend to sell out fast! For more information and to purchase tickets visit http://www.wicheesefest.com/