{"id":3584,"date":"2013-09-02T10:09:38","date_gmt":"2013-09-02T14:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gastronomyatbu.com\/?p=3584"},"modified":"2018-03-28T17:52:59","modified_gmt":"2018-03-28T21:52:59","slug":"september-events-colonial-agriculture-food-fests-and-porkapalooza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/gastronomyblog\/2013\/09\/02\/september-events-colonial-agriculture-food-fests-and-porkapalooza\/","title":{"rendered":"September Events: Colonial Agriculture, Food Fests, and Porkapalooza"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Fall semester is about to start and we know you&#8217;ll be hitting the ground (and the books) running over the next few weeks. Remember to give yourself a break from studying every now and then and go explore this great, historical city. After you&#8217;ve walked the Freedom Trail a few times and sampled every Dunkin&#8217; Donuts pastry on the menu, step up your sight-seeing game with a food-filled event in or near the Boston area. We&#8217;ve rounded up a few of the best options for the month of September. <\/p>\n<p><em>Please note that many of the following events require tickets or reservations.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.showclix.com\/event\/BeerSummit\">Samuel Adams Oktoberfest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/sc-events.s3.amazonaws.com\/56704\/main_fit_300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"275\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><br \/>\nWhen: Saturday September 14, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM<br \/>\nWhere: Park Plaza Castle in Boston, MA.<br \/>\nWhat: Traditional Beer Hall style event with keepsake steins, live bands, games and giveaways, and plenty of fall themed brews. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.osv.org\/event\/agricultural-exhibition\">Agricultural Exhibit at Old Sturbridge Village<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRiCAJak-JtEb4M9g47QmvMeJ2z4vLJXMQiA_gbcVLYQWWi8vQ2Ag\" width=\"275\" height=\"184\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><br \/>\nWhen: Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, 2013<br \/>\nWhere: Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566<br \/>\nWhat: An old-fashioned agricultural exhibit featuring traditional New England farm equipment and agricultural practices. Check out heirloom produce competitions, heritage animal breeds, participate in hands-on farm activities, and cheer on the plow races. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/foodtruckfestivalsofne.com\/\">Charles River Food Truck Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/aignerprenskymarketing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/FTFNE_NewLogo-01.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><br \/>\nWhen: Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM<br \/>\nWhere: DCR&#8217;s Artesani Herter Park, Brighton, MA<br \/>\nWhat: The festival features over 20 local food trucks offering a variety of fare including gourmet grilled cheese, Vietnamese sandwiches, lobster rolls, and plenty of dessert trucks. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.plimoth.org\/calendar?trumbaEmbed=date%3D20130921#\/?i=1\">Colonial Wedding Feast at Plimoth Plantation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/svcdn.simpleviewinc.com\/v3\/cache\/www_bostonusa.com\/8AE23D7A9E7501A50CD8CF313A14019E.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"443\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><br \/>\nWhen: Saturday, September 21, 2013<br \/>\nWhere: Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360<br \/>\nWhat: Come see a traditional colonial style wedding and stay for the feast. The event is in the middle of the day, which allows visitors to see many other exhibits at the plantation including a demonstration of English home cooking, a Wampanoag Mishoon burning, and flag making. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tazachocolate.com\/Social\/Pastry_Pop-ups\">Pastry Pop-ups at Taza Chocolate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tazachocolate.com\/graphics\/logo.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><br \/>\nWhen: Every Saturday in September, 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM<br \/>\nWhere: Taza Chocolate &#8211; Factory Store &amp; Tours, 561 Windsor Street, Somerville, MA 02143<br \/>\nWhat: Each Saturday, a local guest chef (from places like Flour, Oleana, and Hungry Mother) will create a special dessert featuring Taza Chocolate. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.phantomgourmetfoodfestival.com\/\">Phantom Gourmet Food Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boston.com\/business\/ticker\/Phantom%252BLogo%252Bwith%252Bwebsite.bmp\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><br \/>\nWhen: Sunday, September 29, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM<br \/>\nWhere: Lansdowne &amp; Ipswich Streets, Boston, MA<br \/>\nWhat: Phantom Gourmet&#8217;s favorite vendors, restaurants, and brands will take over Lansdowne and Ipswich Streets at the tenth annual Phantom Gourmet Food Festival. A Sunday afternoon of tasty samples, sips, and live music. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/porkapaloozaboston-es2.eventbrite.com\/?rank=71\">Porkapalooza at the Salty Pig<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/ebmedia.eventbrite.com\/s3-build\/images\/2150669\/54860147572\/1\/logo.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><br \/>\nWhen: Monday, September 23, 2013<br \/>\nWhere: The Salty Pig, 130 Dartmouth St., Boston, MA<br \/>\nWhat: Two guest chefs go head to head and compete with dueling pork dishes.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seas.harvard.edu\/cooking\">Harvard Science and Cooking Lecture Series<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.seas.harvard.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/oldsite\/brennercooking500px.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><br \/>\nWhen: Dates vary, but all talks begin at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted.<br \/>\nWhere: Harvard Science Center (One Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA, Hall C &amp; overflow Hall E)<br \/>\nWhat: A lecture series combining the expertise of food specialists, world-renowned chefs, and Harvard researchers. Lectures vary from week to week and are open to the public.<\/p>\n<p><em>Monday, September 9, 2013<br \/>\n<\/em>&#8220;Science and Cooking&#8221;<br \/>\nDave Arnold, Cooking Issues<br \/>\nHarold McGee, Curious Cook<\/p>\n<p><em>Monday, September 16, 2013<br \/>\n<\/em>&#8220;Sous vide: savory and pastry applications&#8221;<br \/>\nJordi Roca, El Celler de Can Roca<\/p>\n<p><em>Tuesday, September 24, 2013<br \/>\n<\/em>&#8220;Elasticity: Dessert = Flavor + Texture&#8221;<br \/>\nBill Yosses, White House Pastry Chef<\/p>\n<p><em>Monday, September 30, 2013<br \/>\n<\/em>&#8220;Diffusion &amp; Spherification&#8221;<br \/>\nJos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s, ThinkFood Group, minibar, Jaleo<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Be sure to share any food events you find in the comments below or on the BU Gastronomy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/147056488659853\/\">Facebook <\/a>page and show us what you eat this month by following us on <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/bugastronomy\">Instagram <\/a>and using the hashtag #bugastronomy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Fall semester is about to start and we know you&#8217;ll be hitting the ground (and the books) running over the next few weeks. 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