Delicious Curated Culinary Events: April 11, 2025 Edition

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Welcome to your Curated Culinary Events This Week: April 11, 2025, an essential companion for culinary wanderlust!

Every month, we’ll bring you a carefully curated collection of the most exciting food experiences, restaurant openings, and gastronomic events from around the world. Whether you’re planning your next vacation around a celebrated food festival, seeking an impossible-to-book restaurant, or simply looking to add some flavor to an upcoming trip, consider this your insider’s guide to the most delicious destinations. 

Our food writers and local experts sift through countless opportunities to bring you the most exceptional culinary experiences. Prepare your tastebuds and start planning for your next culinary travel experience…your next unforgettable meal awaits.

Whiskey tasting tours give you an opportunity to meet the makers behind the glass.

Whiskies of the World 2025 Tour Dates Announced

Experience one of America’s largest whiskey tasting events as Whiskies of the World returns for 2025, offering hundreds of global expressions from Scotland to Japan to your own backyard—no passport required. This premier tasting tour features unlimited pours, face-to-face interactions with master distillers and brand ambassadors, plus optional 45-minute Masterclasses ($10-$25) where industry experts guide participants through exclusive tastings not available on the main floor. Perfect for both seasoned connoisseurs and curious newcomers, each event delivers an immersive journey through the world’s finest single malts, bourbons, and blends. See the schedule:

Chattanooga, TN: Wine Over Water Food and Wine Festival

October 25, 2025

Wine Over Water Food and Wine Festival: 30th Anniversary

Celebrate three decades of Chattanooga’s beloved wine festival featuring over 200 wines from around the world, served in a breathtaking setting above the Tennessee River. The event pairs carefully selected wines with creative food tastings from local restaurants and chefs, all while multiple stages showcase live performances from Le Gat, Luke Simmons and the Lovestruck, Magic Birds, and Waxing + Waning.

Chattanooga, TN: Best Cellars

October 24, 2025

Best Cellars: Chattanooga’s Premier Wine Event

Experience Chattanooga’s most sophisticated wine tasting at the annual Best Cellars event, featuring carefully curated premium wines from around the world paired with fine cuisine and live music. This elegant gathering supports historic preservation efforts throughout the city while offering guests an exceptional wine journey in a refined atmosphere.

Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week Returns May 30-June 7, 2025

The charming coastal village of Carmel-by-the-Sea celebrates its 5th annual Culinary Week with the theme “Art of the Plate,” featuring special menus and offers at more than 30 local restaurants. This year’s expanded festival includes five signature events in picturesque village locations: Party at The Plaza, La Dolce Vita, Soirée By The Sea, Culinary Showdown, and Boho Bites & Beats. Consider booking accommodations at a Carmel hotel to fully immerse yourself in this week-long celebration of the region’s acclaimed food and wine scene.

New Orleans Wine & Food Experience Returns June 11-15, 2025

Experience the culinary event USA Today crowned both “Best General Food Festival” and “Best Wine Festival” as the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience celebrates its 33rd anniversary. The five-day festival features signature events including Vinola premium wine tasting, Tournament of Rosés, The Grand Tasting showcasing hundreds of wineries, Burlesque Brunch, and specialized labs like “Burgundy with Thatcher’s Wine” and “Sips & Sweets: The Art of Wine & Pastry Pairing” – all celebrating the city’s unparalleled food and drink culture.

Explore local markets while you travel to get a real taste of local flavor.

Portugal: Put this Market on your List

Located in Setúbal, just outside Lisbon, Mercado do Livramento offers an authentic culinary tour of Portugal’s finest regional products. This impressive 1930s pink-hued market houses up to 350 vendors selling everything from fresh seafood to local cheeses, all within a spectacular space adorned with historical tile murals depicting the area’s agricultural heritage.

Virginia, USA: Ciao Osteria’s Signature Fettuccine Prepared in a Parmesan Wheel

Executive Chef Antonino Di Nicola of Centreville’s Ciao Osteria continues to dazzle diners with his spectacular tableside preparation of fettuccine with lobster crafted in a wheel of Parmesan. The Sicilian-born chef balances traditional Italian favorites with creative specials including bone-in swordfish chops and sizzling tomahawk steaks. 

Oceania Cruises: 12 New Food Tours

Oceania Cruises has added 12 new chef-led Culinary Discovery Tours for 2025, expanding their immersive food experiences across Europe, Asia, and North America. These limited-capacity excursions take food enthusiasts beyond traditional sightseeing to forage wild sea herbs in Belfast, harvest ingredients moments before dining in Amsterdam greenhouses, and master the art of preparing authentic paella in Valencia’s rice fields.  

The Ranch at Laguna Beach Unveils Enchanting Chef’s Garden

A magical culinary sanctuary is taking shape at The Ranch at Laguna Beach, where the new Chef’s Garden transforms an underutilized space into a tranquil retreat opening late April 2025. This companion to their existing half-acre Harvest Farm will feature raised garden beds, olive trees, and comfortable Adirondack chairs where guests can unwind while surrounded by buzzing bees and butterflies. The garden complements Harvest restaurant’s seasonal California coastal cuisine, where ingredients grown on-property inspire innovative dishes served alongside craft cocktails and local brews with stunning Aliso Canyon views. Explore the experiences and plan your next stay at The Ranch at Laguna Beach. 

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