To die for.
Come Party With Me
1 Come Party With Me: Oktoberfest — Dessert
beer
2 Happy Oktoberfest!
Wine
3 Noteworthy Nibbles — Sept. 30-Oct.6
oktoberfest
4 Say Prost! to Our Oktoberfest Quiz
beer
5 Noteworthy Nibbles —Oct. 7-13, 2008
Wine
6 Noteworthy Nibbles — Oct. 14-20, 2008
Come Party With Me
8 Come Party With Me: Oktoberfest — Menu
beer
9 Come Party With Me: Oktoberfest — Drinks
Come Party With Me
10 Come Party With Me: Oktoberfest — The Look
recipes
11 Recipes to Eat Your Way Through Oktoberfest
Link Time
12 Yummy Links: From Mise en Place to Eco Oven Cleaning
Link Time
13 Yummy Links: From Sherry to NOMA
News
14 Food Section Sampler — Sept. 29, 2010
The 178th annual Oktoberfest kicked off in Munich, Germany, this weekend, bringing out rain-soaked revelers by the tens of thousands to toast with enormous, liter-size steins. Aside from the beer (obviously) and German delicacies, the autumnal event includes cultural entertainment and attractions. What do you know about this gargantuan celebration, which marks the beginning of the Winter brewing Read more
It might still be September, but Oktoberfest is well underway in Munich, Germany. Whether dressed in traditional Bavarian costumes, or seeking cover from the rain in ponchos, fun-loving couples are now enjoying the 178th annual beer festival. In addition to matching beer steins, some couples are sporting matching gingerbread cookies that read, "I love you" in German. Take a look at some of the Read more
Oktoberfest is in full swing in Germany right now and that means loads of beer, dirndls galore, and lots of traditional hair accessories to go along with it all. (It's the latter I'm most excited about, of course.) While you could always just try out some milkmaid braids, for just $3, you can partake in the convivial event — without even trekking out to Munich — by wearing this miniature Read more
The case for making homemade ricotta. — Los Angeles Times Del Posto is the first New York Italian restaurant in 36 years to receive a four-star review. — New York Times In contrast to the Gulf seafood shortage, 2010's Chesapeake Bay harvest is the best in years. — Baltimore Sun Under-the-radar haunts to hit up in New Orleans. — Wall Street Journal What to pick (and pick over) at the Read more
Find out how long Sherry lasts. — Alcademics Details from Le Fooding, a culinary battle between chefs from New York City and San Francisco. — Grub Street SF Learn how to make gyoza. — Serious Eats A sugar crawl through San Francisco with Top Chef: Just Desserts's Tim Nugent. — Endless Simmer Thomas Keller on the importance of the Bocuse d'Or. — Feast 17 recipes that will help you Read more
Does mise en place really save you time? — The Kitchn Bon Appétit is moving to New York, but without editor Barbara Fairchild. — Eater Oh no they didn't: cupcake-stuffed cupcakes. — Serious Eats Is it wrong to address a waiter as "amigo"? — Chow Who knew: Top Chef's Mattin Nobila plans to open a health center. — Inside Scoop The Summit, a new restaurant, art gallery, and startup Read more
Two women share a laugh as they drink their own beers during Oktoberfest. Organizers in Munich worried that a new ban on smoking would result in the intolerable smell of stale beer, but German newspaper Spiegel reports that the event has started without a stench — yet. Read more
Recently, PartySugar tried to dispel the belief that Oktoberfest begins in October — it actually started last weekend! But if you haven't gotten in on the festivities just yet, don't worry; there's still time to celebrate, as the Autumn festival doesn't end until the weekend after next, on Oct. 4. Whether you're throwing the ultimate Oktoberfest party or simply looking for some hearty fare to Read more
Three women posed for a picture at the Hofbraeuhaus beer tent today in Munich, Germany to celebrate Oktoberfest, the world's largest fair. Each year, about six million people show up to the 16-day beer festival that happens in late September and early October. Give them beer (and breasts) and they will come! Cheers! View 10 Photos › Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo Read more
Let the colors of Germany's flag inspire the look at your Oktoberfest. Set the table with a red cloth and black plates. Serve the sausages and potato salad from big black bowls. Clear beer mugs are a must! Yellow flowers, red balloons, and a banner are festive and fun. Surprise guests with a Oktoberfest mint tin party favor. Shop Read more
