FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS
Coming up: Wauwatosa’s annual restaurant week, and a dinner for charity in Port Washington where the food stations include produce from the restaurant’s farm.
More than 30 restaurants and shops are taking part in the eighth annual 10 Days in Tosa on Sept. 10 to 19, the most in the event’s run.
They include A.J. Bombers, Alioto’s, Ristorante Bartolotta, Café Bavaria, Café Grace, Café Hollander, Eddie Martini’s, Firefly, Holey Moley, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Maison, Pizza Man, Pizzeria Piccola and Smoke Shack.
Also, ABV Social, Osgood’s, El Jefe, Blue’s Egg, Story Hill BKC, Maxie’s, Dave & Buster’s, Hue, Leff’s Lucky Town, Jimmy’s Island Grill, Rocket Baby Bakery, Saz’s State House, Kettle Range Meat Co. and Metcalfe’s Market. All are Tosa Chamber of Commerce members, even though some are on Milwaukee’s west side.
Specials include discounted appetizers, offers on gift cards and deals on three-course meals. To see each restaurant’s special, go to the interactive map at 10daysintosa.com
On Sept. 14 in Port Washington, Twisted Willow restaurant is having a "farm to fork experience" that will benefit the United Way of Northern Ozaukee. After a reception with bubbly, guests will find tasting and dessert stations that include ingredients harvested from Twisted Willow’s own farm in Grafton; passed hors d’oeuvres; house rail beverages, wine and beer; a Port Washington trolley tour ride with appetizer; entertainment; and a live auction and raffle.
The event starts at 6 p.m. at Twisted Willow, 308 N. Franklin St. To buy a ticket, which is $125, call the restaurant at (262) 268-7600.
Bartolotta Restaurants: Pricing is per person, plus tax and gratuity, unless stated otherwise. bartolottas.com Bay View-Cudahy-St. Francis Kiwanis Club: “English Tea Fundraiser,” 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 22. $45; $40 for Kiwanis members/spouses and vendors. Relive portions of the Royal Wedding of Harry and Megan. Reservation required by Sept. 12. Event is held at the Wisconsin Club located on 9th and Wisconsin Ave. Information: Paula Grosenick, (414) 4821256.
Cedar Creek Settlement: Wine & Harvest Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 15; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 16. Enjoy wine by the glass or bottle, cranberry brats, and other farmer’s market products and specialties. N70-W6340 Bridge Road, Cedarburg. (262) 377-8020; www.cedarcreeksettlement.com Journal Sentinel Wine & Food Experience: Culinary event featuring Richard Blais, showcases the best food, wine, and beer from local and national chefs, Sept. 22. $50-$150. Reed Street Yards Park, 222 S. 3rd St. wineandfood.jsonline.com Muskego Public Library: “The Lure and Lore of Spices” presentation by Nathan Villa from the Spice House, 7 p.m. Sept. 12. Free. Learn about the history and mystery of spices and their many uses. S73W16663 Janesville Road, Muskego. (262) 2712100.
Ray’s Growler Gallery and Wine Bar: An Evening of Glenmorangie Scotch Whisky. Sept. 11. $25. Tastings, seminars and special events. Registration required. 8930 W. North Ave., Suite G, Wauwatosa. (414) 2589821; www.rayswine.com/events
❚ California Cult Wines: Failla & DAY. Sept. 18. $25.
St. Georges Melkite Greek Catholic Church: Middle Eastern Dinner, noon-2 p.m. Sept. 23. $15 adults; $8 children age 12 and under. Meal features kafta, riz bi djaal, foul moudammas, hummus, Middle Eastern salad. 1617 W. State St. St. Paul’s United Church of Christ: Homemade Bread & Soup Lunch & Bake Sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 15. 495 St. Augustine Road, Erin. (262) 628-2319; www.stpaulserin.org Stone Bank Farm Market: Pizza Night on the Farm, Sept. 12 and Oct. 3. $25. Make your own pizza with farm fresh ingredients, and learn how to hand toss your pizza like a professional. Reservation required. Local beer, wine and frozen custard will be available for purchase. N68-W33208 County Road K, Stone Bank. (262) 563-8010; stonebankmarket.com/ The Village Cheese Shop: Cheese 101 & Wine Pairings, 6 p.m. Sept. 13. $30. 1430 Underwood Ave., Wauwatosa. (414) 488-2099; www.villagecheesetosa.com ❚ Goat & Sheep Cheeses. Sept. 27. $25. Wauwatosa Village: Fall Harvest Festival and Dinner, Sept. 22. The event will include local artisans, food and beverage vendors offering tastings for purchase, live music, and a variety of activities for kids and families, noon-6 p.m. Café Bavaria, Café Hollander, Le Reve Pâtisserie & Café, and Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 will host a ticketed, collaborative, family-style dinner on State St. from 6 to 8 p.m. Advance tickets required for dinner. dinnerinthestreet.eventbrite.com