OUT OF THE KITCHEN
FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS
A chance to reminisce about Marc’s Big Boy family restaurants — over a dinner of some Big Boy favorites — is happening Aug. 9 in Mequon.
Attendees can bring along any Big Boy memorabilia they have to the event, being billed as a Big Boy reunion.
Marcus Corp. opened its first Big Boy in Milwaukee in 1958 (the restaurant was founded in California in the 1940s). The Marc’s chain grew throughout the Midwest to more than 60 restaurants at its peak; the last one closed in 1995.
The dinner, which is $10, will include a Big Boy burger, onion rings, fries and strawberry pie. Afterward, Steve Marcus, Marcus Corp. chairman, and Greg Marcus, president and CEO of Marcus Corp., will give a presentation about the restaurants.
The event will be at Ovation Sarah Chudnow, 10995 N. Market St. in Mequon, starting with dinner at 6 p.m. The program is at 7. Reserve seats for dinner by calling (262) 478-1500. — Carol Deptolla
Apple Holler: Open year-round for farm tours, seasonal family activities, with a variety of Wisconsin products available for purchase. 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant, (262) 884-7100; www.appleholler.com
Farm Fest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in August. Bartolotta Resta urants:
Pricing is per person, plus tax and gratuity, unless stated otherwise. www.bartolottas.com Harbor House, 550 N. Harbor Drive. Reservations: (414) 3954900. Sommelier Series: Riesling. Aug. 19. $30. Bay View Community Center: Cooking classes and workshops. Registration required. 1320 E. Oklahoma Ave. (414) 482-1000; www.bayviewcenter.org
Whole Grains. Aug. 14. Perfectly Peachy! Aug. 30.
Braise Culinary School: Single session, private and full semester classes are held at Braise Restaurant, 1101 S. 2nd St. Registration: (414) 212-8843, or email info@braiselocalfood.com.
Heirloom Tomatoes. Aug. 17. Franklin Community Education & Recreation: 6:30-9 p.m. Franklin High School, 8222 S. 51st St., Franklin. (414) 423-4646.
Simple Brazilian Cooking. Aug. 9. Greendale Park & Recreation: 6:30-9 p.m. Greendale Middle School, 6800 Southway, Greendale. (414) 423-2790.
Simple Brazilian Cooking. Aug. 15. Crush Wine Bar & Shop: Tasting events held at 378 W. Main St., Waukesha. Reservation requested. (262) 787-8159; www.crushwaukesha.com
Best of California Tasting. Aug. 9. $15. Destination Kohler: The Outdoor Table Dinner Series features an al fresco evening dinner incorporating locally sourced fare alongside Wood Lake’s serene setting and hosted by The Kitchens of Kohler from 6 to 8 p.m. $69 each dinner, or $89 with chef-selected wine/ beer pairings. Reservations: (920) 918-9643.
Cucina Restaurant Chef Trevor Koch with The Garden in New Holstein. Aug. 12. Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum: 1860s Tea in the Afternoon, 1 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 6. Enjoy an array of breads, scones, fresh fruit, sandwiches, dessert and beverages, served in the historic dining room. Reservations required. Adults $15; child $12. 1075 Pilgrim Pkwy., Brookfield. Information: (262) 782-4057; or email elmbrookhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. Glorioso’s Italian Market: Hidden Treasures: Discovering the Wines and Cheeses of Italy, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 10. $35. Registration required. 1011 E. Brady St. (414) 272-0540; gloriosos.com
Milwaukee Public Market: The Market offers both hands on and demonstration classes in the second level demonstration kitchen. Registration required. 400 N. Water St. (414) 336-1111; www.milwaukeepublicmarket.org
Indian Spices. Aug. 14. Canning: Tomatoes & Salsa. Aug. 16. Milwaukee Suburban Christian Women’s Connection: Brunch, 9:30-11 a.m. Aug. 21. $15. Davian’s, 16300 W. Sliver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls. Reservation required by Aug. 9. Info: Lois, (262) 251-3841. Polish Center of Wisconsin: Cooking with Staci, 5:30-8 p.m. $35 per person. Pre-registration required. 6941 S. 68th St., Franklin. Information: (414) 529-2140.
Classy Burgers-n-Brews. Aug. 22. Ray’s Growler Gallery and Wine Bar: Tasting events, 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated). $25. Registration required. 8930 W. North Ave., Suite G, Wauwatosa. (414) 258-9821; raysgrowlergallery.com/events/
Wine Basics: How Sommeliers Taste Wine. 6 p.m. Aug. 15.
The Many Faces of Syrah/ Shiraz/Petite Sirah. Aug. 22. Southwestern Suburban Symphony: “A Berstein Banquet” featuring pre-concert lunch or post-concert dinner option at That’s Amore Restaurant in Greenfield, Aug. 20. $55. Concert is held at 3 p.m. at the Saber Center in Franklin.(414) 434-2028; www.sws symphony.org
Ten Chimneys Foundation: Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with Ruben Moreno, 4 p.m. Aug. 12. $125 per person. S43W31575 Depot Road, Genesee Depot, Reservations: (262) 968-4110. Tess Restaurant: 18th Street Brewing Beer Dinner, 6 p.m. Aug. 10. $58 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Five-course gourmet dinner paired with five beers. 2499 N. Bartlett Ave. Reservations: (414) 964-8377. Uncorkt: Cuban Street Fare cooking class, 6:30-9 p.m. Aug. 24. 240 Main St., Racine. (262) 632-9463. Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum: Tea on the Terrace, 3-5 p.m. Aug. 13. $25 general admission; $20 museum member. Teas from Urbal Tea, with tea sandwiches and cookies. 2220 N. Terrace Ave. (414) 271-3656; www.cavtmuseums. org
Wade House Historic Site: 1860s Jams and Jellies, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 5-6. Activities included with general admission. Adult $12; Senior/Student $10; Child $6. W7965 Highway 23, Greenbush. (920) 526-3271; www.wadehouse.org
Breakfast at the Inn. Aug. 19. Wollersheim: Winery open for tours and tastings from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, year-round. Distillery open from noon to 5 p.m. daily. 7876 Highway 188, Prairie du Sac, (800) 847-9463; www.wollersheim.com
Summer Happy Hour at the Distillery. Aug. 17.
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