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Saturday 18th Sept
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18. 09. 2010
From Noon to 4pm or from 5pm to 9pm
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York Whisky Lounge Festival 2010Venue: The Guildhall (off St Helen's Square) With around 90 or so whiskies on tasting from all over the world, the York Whisky Lounge Festival is an ideal opportunity to learn more about the universal 'water of life'.
About the FestivalNever one to rest on our laurels, The York Whisky Lounge Festival has evolved into a two-session event and has also looked at attracting some exciting new exhibitors such as Spring bank, The English Whisky Co., Compass Box and The Creative Whisky Company. With around 90 or so whiskies to tasting from all over the world, this is an ideal opportunity to learn more about the universal &"water of life";. For an in-depth look at a particular subject or distillery, consider booking yourself onto one of our Masterclass sessions with an industry expert. These are at a small additional cost but are a rare chance to get up close and personal with an expert from the industry. Masterclasses available take more information |
Whisky Noon to 4pm £15.00Full Price
Whisky 5pm to 9pm £15.00Full Price
Includes:
Free Glencairn Tasting Glass (worth 4 pounds); a Festival Guide, small bottle of spring water; no additional booking fee; and: No voucher system - that's right, no additional charge to taste drams on the day. |
Masterclasses
Events in Date / Time Order:
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18. 09. 2010
9.30am
Until 4pm
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Best of British DayVenue: Country Warmth - Scarborough Road, Malton Country Warmth is hosting an open day for customers to enjoy delicious cakes and biscuits baked from classic British recipes fresh from the showroom's AGA
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Free entry
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18. 09. 2010
11am
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
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Demonstration with the Crown Inn BoroughbridgeVenue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square Meet our Yorkshire Chef, Karl Mainey demonstrating a Crown Inn speciality.
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Free entry
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18. 09. 2010
From Noon to 4pm or from 5pm to 9pm
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York Whisky Lounge Festival 2010Venue: The Guildhall (off St Helen's Square) With around 90 or so whiskies on tasting from all over the world, the York Whisky Lounge Festival is an ideal opportunity to learn more about the universal 'water of life'.
About the FestivalNever one to rest on our laurels, The York Whisky Lounge Festival has evolved into a two-session event and has also looked at attracting some exciting new exhibitors such as Spring bank, The English Whisky Co., Compass Box and The Creative Whisky Company. With around 90 or so whiskies to tasting from all over the world, this is an ideal opportunity to learn more about the universal &"water of life";. For an in-depth look at a particular subject or distillery, consider booking yourself onto one of our Masterclass sessions with an industry expert. These are at a small additional cost but are a rare chance to get up close and personal with an expert from the industry. Masterclasses available take more information |
Whisky Noon to 4pm £15.00Full Price
Whisky 5pm to 9pm £15.00Full Price
Includes:
Free Glencairn Tasting Glass (worth 4 pounds); a Festival Guide, small bottle of spring water; no additional booking fee; and: No voucher system - that's right, no additional charge to taste drams on the day. |
Masterclasses
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18. 09. 2010
Noon
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
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Love Food Hate Waste DemonstrationVenue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square The Love Food Hate Waste is a national campaign to raise awareness of the need to reduce food waste. By doing some easy practical everyday things in the home we can all waste less food.
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Free entry
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18. 09. 2010
Noon
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New Zealand Babich LunchVenue: Melton's Restaurant, Scarcroft Road A firm favourite with Melton's, Melton's too and Festival goers alike:Karen Hardwick of the Wine Academy, teams up with Melton's once more.
Karen will bring you this wonderful tutored wine tasting, which will be matched beautifully with freshly cooked local produce. |
£35.00Full Price
Call 01904 634341 to book
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From the fresh citrus and tropical flavours of Sauvignon Blanc to the blackberry and spice of Gimlett Gravel Syrah we have something to tempt all palates. Babich wines are a family owned winery with a reputation for quality and consistency with the wines still being made by Joe and his son David Babich, the love and care that goes into every bottle shines through.
Join us on our first Antipodean Adventure of this years Festival.
To book, call 01904 634341
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18. 09. 2010
1pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
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Phillip Leverington DemonstrationVenue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square Join Phillip Leverington of Fresh Catering, as he cooks using produce from the local producers on today's market.
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Free entry
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18. 09. 2010
1pm (+ later sessions below)
Lasts about an hour
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Introduction to Food and Wine Matching: Sherry and TapasVenue: Melton's Too, Walmgate An exploration of different Sherries and how they match with various Tapas dishes. Meet Festival favourite Charles Metcalfe and let him talk you through these pairings.
Tapas dishes produced by local specialists Melton's Too. Charles will cover a range of superb Sherries from racy Fino and elegant Olorosso to the super-sweet PX. For more information on Charles Click here. |
Sherry and Tapas 1pm £5.50Full Price
Call Ticket Line for waiting list
Sherry and Tapas 1pm £5.00Friends Price
Call Ticket Line for waiting list
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18. 09. 2010
2pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
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Demonstration with Shamini ThomasVenue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square Shamini Thomas, an ever popular Yorkshire cookery tutor with 28 years of Indian cooking experience, returns to the festival. Shamini will demonstrate Chemeen Manga Kari (prawn mango curry), an authentic dish from her native homeland of Kerala, India.
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Free entry
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18. 09. 2010
2.30pm
Lasts about an hour
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Introduction to Food and Wine Matching: Sherry and TapasVenue: Melton's Too, Walmgate A second opportunity to explore different Sherries and how they match with various Tapas dishes. Meet Festival favourite Charles Metcalfe and let him talk you through these pairings.
Tapas dishes produced by local specialists Melton's Too. Charles will cover a range of superb Sherries from racy Fino and elegant Olorosso to the super-sweet PX. |
Sherry and Tapas 2.30pm £5.50Full Price
Sherry and Tapas 2.30pm £5.00Friends Price
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18. 09. 2010
3pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
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Demonstration with Karachi RestaurantVenue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square Chef Bani of the Karachi Pakistani Restaurant returns to offer more insights into the food of this highly regarded York restaurant.
After successful ventures in Bradford and Leeds Karachi bring mouth-watering South Asian cuisine to the city of York. |
Free entry
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18. 09. 2010
4pm
Lasts about an hour
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Introduction to Food and Wine Matching: Sherry and TapasVenue: Melton's Too, Walmgate A second opportunity to explore different Sherries and how they match with various Tapas dishes. Meet Festival favourite Charles Metcalfe and let him talk you through these pairings.
Tapas dishes produced by local specialists Melton's Too. Charles will cover a range of superb Sherries from racy Fino and elegant Olorosso to the super-sweet PX. |
Sherry and Tapas 4pm £5.50Full Price
Call Ticket Line for waiting list
Sherry and Tapas4pm £5.00Friends Price
Call Ticket Line for waiting list
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18. 09. 2010
Start: 4pm
Lasts 45 mins
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Slow Food Beef and Lamb Taste Workshop with Sutton Beef and LambVenue: Melton's Too, Walmgate Sutton Beef and Lamb is a small family run farm, on the edge of Sutton-on-Forest, who raise their own cattle and sheep and believe you can taste the difference in the meat.
Come and find out for yourself, in this amazing comparative taste work shop in association with Slow Food North Yorkshire. |
£5.50Full Price
£5.00Friends Price
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18. 09. 2010
4pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
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Temujin Demonstration - Crocodile Stir-FryVenue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square David Johnson, and his Chefs from Yorkshire Restaurant Temujin, will delight us with their daily demonstration of Mongolian food.
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Free entry
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Temujin is the birth name of Genghis Khan (1162 - 1227) who ruled the Mongol Empire for 45 years. Temujin's warriors would cook thinly sliced meat, spices and vegetables on their upturned shields in between battles. This form of cooking, known as Mongolian BBQ has become very popular.
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18. 09. 2010
From 5pm
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Eat the LandscapeVenue: The Fountain Café, Parliament Street Enjoy an informal evening co-ordinated with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust who will illustrate the links between mouth-watering food and the preservation of traditional landscapes.
Part of our "Twilight" programme. Diverse, "drop in" events in the city centre. |
Free entry
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust will have stands featuring Marine, Peat lands, Stewardship, Rare breeds and Membership. These link the preservation and sustainability of the different landscapes to the breadth of food and resources cultivated from each. Love Food Hate Waste and the National Farmers Union will also help to promote sustainability
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18. 09. 2010
5pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
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Daily Chocolate DemonstrationVenue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square Unwind, and have sweet thoughts, with our daily chocolate demonstration.
Chocolate Fudge making with the Fudge Kitchen |
Free entry
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18. 09. 2010
6pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
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Cocktails at 6 with the Cedar CourtVenue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square Our daily cocktail demonstration from the Cedar Court Grand, York's first five star hotel. Includes an opportunity to sample the cocktails at the end of the demo. Today Whisky: Mint Julep & whisky smash
The cocktail demonstration forms part of the Twilight programme,the perfect way to start your evening programme of events. |
Free entry
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The Grand is situated in the heart of York, a city of cultural heritage. Constructed on the site of the original North Eastern Railways Headquarters, the hotel revives the splendour of the Golden Age of travel, having been carefully restored to retain all of the original features of this stunning building.
The Grand, with its sweeping staircases, mosaic-tiled corridors, Whisky lounge, fully-equipped vaulted spa and exceptional attention to detail, is an ideal destination for those travellers wishing to enjoy five-star luxury in an accessible, warm environment.
The Grand, with its sweeping staircases, mosaic-tiled corridors, Whisky lounge, fully-equipped vaulted spa and exceptional attention to detail, is an ideal destination for those travellers wishing to enjoy five-star luxury in an accessible, warm environment.
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18. 09. 2010
7pm
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Death by ChocolateVenue: Fairfax House, Castlegate For lovers of chocolate, this event is a must. Join Ivan Day, world famous food historian, for a mouth-watering introduction to the history of chocolate.
Ticket Price includes coffee and chocolate tastings. |
£16.00Full Price
Tickets through the gift shop at Fairfax House, Tel: 01904 655 543
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His illustrated talk and demonstration of how chocolate was originally made, will be followed by the opportunity to sample his delectable creations.