Tea Tasting
Assams are strong and best enjoyed earlier in the day to get you going. 8:30 a.m. Saturday and July 24. $10. TeaGschwendner, 419-B Daniels St., Raleigh. 834-9000. www.carolinateatime.blogspot.com. Taste Carolina Food Tour - Chapel Hill
Go behind the scenes of Chapel Hill and Carrboro restaurants where farm-to-table cuisine comes to life. From fine-dining restaurants to mom-and-pop shops, sample innovative and upscale Southern dishes, house-made chocolates, local cheeses, wine, beer, cupcakes and more. 11 a.m. Saturdays. $39.50. Open Eye Cafe, 101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro. 237-2254. www.tastecarolina.com. Basic Knife Skills
Instructor Brian Adornetto is a personal chef, food writer, owner of Love at First Bite, and a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan with years of experience teaching knife skills.11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sept. 26. $50. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com. Taste Carolina - Brew and 'Cue Food Tour
Starting at The Pit, join Taste Carolina for a walking tour of downtown Raleigh's best barbecue joints. Feast on authentic barbecue while learning about barbecue processes. Enjoy accompanying local beers, Southern side dishes, and all of what Raleigh has to offer. 11 a.m. Saturday. $39.50. The Pit, 328 W. Davie St., Raleigh. 237-2254. www.tastecarolina.net. Taste Carolina Food Tour - Downtown Raleigh
Known for blending modern architecture with historic buildings and monuments, Raleigh showcases fine dining and eclectic eateries. 2 p.m. Saturdays. $39.50. Dos Taquitos Centro, 106 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh. 237-2254. www.tastecarolina.com Triangle Food Tour - Chapel Hill and Carrboro
Guided food-tasting tour with historical tidbits and unique insights. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Please meet at the Franklin Hotel lobby. 2:30 p.m. Saturdays. $31. 311 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill. 434-8978. www.trianglefoodtour.com. Triangle Food Tour - Raleigh
Guided food-tasting tour with historical tidbits and unique insights. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Please meet at the former Capital City Grocery porch. 2:30 p.m. Saturdays. $31. 10 W. Franklin St., Raleigh. 434-8978. www.trianglefoodtour.com. Triangle Food Tour - Downtown Durham
On this guided journey through the streets of downtown West Durham, we'll be pausing numerous times for sample tastings and personal tales from some of the area's most unique, hidden culinary gems. 2:15 p.m. Saturday. $28.50 plus $2.50 service charge. King's Daughters Inn, 204 N. Buchanan Blvd., Durham. 319-5674. www.trianglefoodtour.com. Ice Cream Social
Help us celebrate National Ice Cream Day with our sundae bar with local Maple View Ice Cream and lots of yummy toppings, music and face painting for the kids. 1 p.m. Sunday. Free. Whole Foods Market, 102B New Waverly Place, Cary. 816-8830. wholefoodsmarket.com/storesbeta/cary/. Toyota Farm to Table Tour
The Farm to Table Tour brings together local market farmers and beloved Raleigh chefs to showcase the connection between farmers markets and the communities they serve. The chefs will prepare bite-size tastings for visitors to sample. 10 a.m. July 21. Free. Downtown Raleigh Farmers Market, 400 block of Fayetteville Street, between West Lenoir and West Davie Streets, Raleigh. www.farmtotabletour.com. Parent and Kid: Breakfast Club
Breakfast with family can be a fun, satisfying, and great bonding time for families. Whether it's a holiday, special occasion, or a normal Saturday, parents and kids can come together to create a memorable eye-opener using eggs. 11 a.m. July 21. $65 for two. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com. Fearless Fish - Cooking School Staff
North Carolina is the perfect place to enjoy both saltwater and freshwater fish, and we are fortunate to enjoy both in abundance. Join the cooking school staff and learn to cook fish fearlessly. 5 p.m. July 22. $50. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com. Grilling with the Fruits of Summer
Experience the thrill of the grill with Brian Adornetto, personal chef, food writer, and owner of Love at First Bite. Learn from a man with years of grilling expertise how to grill like a pro with fresh summer ingredients. 4 p.m. July 24. $50. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com. SAFE Haven for Cats fundraiser
Sweet Tomatoes at 5200 Capital Blvd, Raleigh will donate 15 percent of sales to SAFE Haven for Cats. Aug. 4. Enjoy a meal and beverage and help a great organization. 792-2020.
