Join Jeff Roberts of Saxelby Cheesemongers as he leads a discussion about his book, The Atlas of American Artisan Cheese. He'll describe his cross-country sojourn meeting cheese makers and discovering some of the most obscure handmade cheeses being crafted in America today, while you'll nibble on some of those very cheeses. Two seatings, 6:00-7:30 pm and 8:00-9:30 pm, at Jimmy's no. 43, 43 7th Street between Bowery and 2nd Ave. All attendees will receive a signed copy of Mr. Roberts' book. $60, tickets available online. more ›

Grouse? Yes, grouse. It's grouse season, which is quite brief, running from August 12 through the end of the month. To celebrate, Orsay will present Scottish grouse dinners as the first in a series of special dinners focusing on game and specialty products from Scotland (menus dedicated to partridge, pheasant and wood pigeon are in the works). The five-course grouse dinners include wine pairings with each savory course for $150 per person; call 212-517-6400 for reservations. 1057 Lexington Avenue at 75th Street. more ›

Rain or shine, there will be cold beer, live music, and Niman Ranch pork and chicken slow-cooked by the Waterfront Alehouse's own Sam Barbieri, Steve Harkavy, Bon Soir Caterers' Jeff Reilly, and Rob Richter of Big Island Barbeque. Proceeds from this year's event go to the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. Beer and Food are included with admission. Advance tickets $75. At the door $85. 1PM-6PM at the Tobacco Warehouse in Brooklyn Bridge Park (corner of Water and Dock Sts., DUMBO). more ›

August 5: Taco Chulo Opens more ›

June 23: PJ Wine Spanish Wine Festival more ›

June 9th: The Rosés of Summer more ›

Okay, the name leaves something to be desired, but you can still sample a variety of German foods and beverages and view cooking demonstrations by chefs at Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall every day from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Red cabbage and spätzle? But, of course. Gummi bears? Got 'em. The event is sponsored by the German Agricultural Marketing Board, the German National Tourist Office, the German Information Center and the Goethe-Institut New York. For more information, visit www.germanfoods.org. more ›

We New Yorkers have been through a lot recently. First the Republican National Convention - bringing thousands of slow walking tourists to our city and most recently the UN meetings - can anyone explain why it takes 26 cars to move the President two blocks? more ›