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Food & drink calendar: April 2017
April 4: Shouting out for sherry, Bellita
A tasting of some very special sherries alongside food created especially for the event.
www.bellita.co.uk/drinks/
April 6: Oh grow up, Swoon
The Bristol on the Rocks event series begins with cocktails made with Swoon’s gelato.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/oh-grow-swoon/
April 7: Tasty Goes Wild, St Werburgh’s City Farm
“A fiery feast of food, stories and music to take you on a journey into the wild side.”
www.bristolstoryfest.org/2017-programme.html
April 8: Brewery open day, Lost and Grounded
Celebrate the start of Spring with tours of the brewhouse, lovely beer and pizzas from Bertha’s Sourdough.
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April 8: Spring in the Bearpit, Bearpit
Street food traders will join a day-long event featuring live music, community activities and more.
www.bearpitbristol.co.uk/events/2017/4/8/spring-in-the-bearpit
April 9: Hart’s Allstars, Hart’s Bakery
Discover the hidden talents of the bakery crew – with breakfast, baked goods, coffee, art and more.
www.hartsbakery.co.uk/harts-allstars
April 12: Seasonal dinner and wine matching, Adelina Yard
Welcoming the new season with a six-course tasting menu paired with Andy Clarke’s wines choice.
www.adelinayard.com/news-june/
April 12: The Nutella Nightcap, The Parlour
Three Nutella-based cocktails created by the Bootlegger, plus sweet and savoury spreads from The Parlour.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/nutella-nightcap-parlour-w-bootlegger/
April 12: Women in Wine, The Cauldron
A five-course tasting menu of wine cultivated by women from around the world paired with creative dishes.
www.thecauldron.restaurant
April 14: Left Handed Giant tap-room reopens
The welcome return of the tap room with DJs and Mission Pizza.
www.lefthandedgiant.com/tap-room/
Left Handed Giant tap room
April 14-17: The Volly Beer Fest, Volunteer Tavern
Enjoy more than 30 beers and ciders over the long Easter weekend.
www.facebook.com/events/1870762986527631/
April 15 & 16: Taste Chocolate, Harbour Hotel
A two-day extravaganza dedicated to the wonderful world of chocolate
www.tastechocolate.co.uk
April 16: Lee Skeet and Rob Howell, Yurt Lush
A collaboration dinner cooked by two acclaimed South West chefs.
www.leeskeet.com/ticket/bristol-lee-skeet-and-rob-howell-collaboration-meal/
April 20: Start Up Stories, Milk Teeth
Talks and Q&As by Josh Bowker and local producers stocked in his St Paul’s cafe.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/startup-stories-2-milk-teeth-cafe-stores-tickets-33088104411
April 20: Hip Hop in a Chip Shop, Soul Fish
Enjoy fish and chips or po-boy and chips accompanied by nostalgic hip-hop beats.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/hip-hop-chip-shop-3/
April 20: Drink Dastardly, Her Majesty’s Secret Service
A series of delicious cocktails themed around the classic cartoon.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/drink-dastardly-majestys-secret-service/
April 21: Ottolenghi fundraiser for Coexist Community Kitchen, Hamilton House
A three-course sharing meal created by the team of chefs from Ottolenghi and NOPI.
www.hamiltonhouse.org/event/ottolenghi-fundraiser-for-coexist-community-kitchen/
April 22: Gluten-Free Food Fair, City Hall
A variety of food at stalls as well as information and help from dieticians.
www.coeliac.org.uk/get-involved/about-our-local-groups/food-fairs/
April 22: Matatu Kitchen, Spike Island Cafe
A pop-up raising money and awareness of the drought that has hit East Africa.
www.thematatukitchen.com/events
April 25: Sex and the town centre, Noche Negra
A night of Sex and the City inspired cocktails and a screening of the first film.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/sex-town-centre-pata-negra/
April 27: Espresso martini masterclass, The Bootlegger
Learn how to make your own creation – with the winning drink going on the menu.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/tipsy-barista-bootlegger/
April 27: Bristol Whisky Club, Hyde & Co
Try the full range of Islay distillery Bruichladdich’s whiskies, with a tutored tasting.
www.hydeand.co/events/the-bristol-whisky-club-bruichladdich-whisky/
April 29: Bristol Whisky Festival, Colston Hall
More than a dozen distilleries will be showcasing their wares at this fourth annual festival.
www.thewhiskylounge.com/event/bristol-whisky-festival-2017/
April 29: Breakfast in Bedminster
20 venues join forces for a variety of special events from 8am until midday.
www.facebook.com/events/1311847585567462/
April 29 & 30: East Bristol Brewery Trail #3
Arbor, Dawkins, Good Chemistry, Left Handed Giant and Moor join forces.
www.facebook.com/events/1638127276494334/
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