Bucks Food Calendar: March 19, 2018

Restaurant week. National Ravioli Day. Dinner and sweet music. Tasty getaways and delicious nights out.

There’s a lot to look forward to this week, and even if the first day of spring is going to be a little snowy, the end is sight (I know, I know. I’ve said this before.)

Delaware River Towns Restaurant Week

Make your reservations, the Delaware River Towns Restaurant Week is here, continuing through March 22. A $35 prix fixe fine-dining menu or a $25 prix fixe casual-dining menu will be offered by restaurants from Washington Crossing to Frenchtown during the five-day celebration of the Delaware River Towns’ best eateries

Holy Ravioli! Celebrate National Ravioli Day

March 20th is National Ravioi Day, and what better way to celebrate a foodie holiday than with local restaurants’ spin on a beloved Italian dish. Here’s a list of ravioli-friendly restaurants and stores in Bucks County – yum!

• The Pineville Tavern is offering complimentary packages of ravioli to take home for everyone who purchases ravioli throughout the day.
• Pappardelle’s Pasta in Newtown has hundreds of dried kinds of pasta — including ravioli!
• Francisco’s On The River in Washington Crossing has a wonderful Italian menu, featuring ravioli stuffed with spinach or lobster. Call for availability and menu information: 215.321.8789.
• Vecchia Osteria in Newtown has ravioli di mamma on their menu (homemade ricotta filled ravioli topped with spinach & fresh mozzarella in a light pink cream sauce). Contact the restaurant for menu changes.

• Cafe Alessio in Doylestown has nice homemade ravioli on their menu last time we checked.

You know what goes well in raviolis? Cheese. And here’s where you can find some amazing cheesemakers in both Bucks County and New Jersey, including Fulper Farm which makes delicious ricotta.

Sinatra Wine Dinner

Come to La Stalla in Newtown for their famous Frank Sinatra wine dinner on Thursday, March 22 at 7 pm. It features a five-course dinner with wine pairings and Frank Sinatra favorites performed by artist Joey C. This dinner is not to be missed! Call 215.579.8301 for reservations.

The Gourmet Getaway 2018 “Silver Anniversary”

The Women in Business Committee of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 25th Anniversary of the Gourmet Getaway, an evening of food and fun which benefits the Women in Business Scholarship Fund. All the money raised goes directly to the Scholarship Fund, which benefits women in Bucks County who overcame substantial challenges to make a better life for themselves and their families and need support to receive an education.

The Gourmet Getaway is Thursday, March 22 from 5 pm to 8 pm at The Warrington Country Club. Purchase tickets here.

The perfect foodie vacation

Join a small group of like-minded travelers for 8 days and 7 nights of fine food, fine wine and fun culinary, cultural and market shopping activities you’ll never forget!

Doylestown resident Martine Bertin-Peterson, founder of Goût et Voyage, designs and hosts delicious adventures to France and Italy, which include include cooking classes with chefs in their homes, winery tours, visits to markets and cultural sites, gourmet walking tours and more.

Gout et Voyage was named one of the “10 Brilliant Tours in France 2018” by The Good Life France magazine.

If this sounds like your ideal vacation, you’re in luck. Martine has two openings for her Taste of Provence trip from June 3 – 10, and one opening in her Taste of Tuscany & Umbria trip from May 24 – 31. Click here for sample itineraries. Contact Martine via email here for special Bucks County Taste pricing.

The 5th Annual Bucks Bacon & Beer
Sunday, April 22, Noon – 4 pm

Hard to believe but this year will be the 5th Bucks Bacon & Beer! This popular annual event is co-sponsored by Bucks County Taste and Triumph Brewing Company, and will feature bacon, sausage, artisanal cheese, and other delectable foods from local butchers and purveyors, including local breweries and distilleries in Bucks County and nearby.

Triumph Brewing Company will be making a special beer for the occasion. Take your chance on a raffle with delicious prizes (hint: do you want even more bacon?) and enjoy live music.

Tickets on sale NOW. Don’t wait. We always sell out. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets: $40 for Noon entry, $35 for 2 pm entry.

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