Join us today - Free Registration! Mission Statement The Artisan Food Guild is dedicated to improving public access to information about local sources of food by facilitating better communication, education and collaboration within the local food and beverage community. The AFG works with farmers, producers, distributors, retailers, restaurants, educators, nonprofits, public agencies and consumers to gather, organize, sort, prioritize, promote and manage great food and beverage ideas, products, …

A social community centered around cooking and conversations, where friends and soon-to-be friends cook and talk together while enjoying tasty dishes. How it works. Bring the ingredients necessary for everyone to try a little bit of your dish, grill, extra knives & cutting boards (if you have them) and a bottle of wine per person. When you arrive 1) Check in 3) Pour yourself some wine 4) Start making your dish 5) Drink some more wine 6) Help your new friends 7) Bang on a pot when your dish is fi …

Banquets & Books is for people who are passionate about food and reading and who enthusiastically discuss books--fiction and non--about all aspects of food, cooking and eating. The plan is to meet every six weeks or so at my house. Each time, we’ll read and discuss a book on any and all topics related to food. Sometimes we'll see a film and then discuss it.  As we talk, we’ll have a little wine (or what you will) and we’ll eat and sometimes cook together. What we've read so far:  52 Loaves, …

We don't have to wait 6 months, and the places don't have to agree to special deals, or to appear on anyone's show. There are far too many amazing places to try in New Orleans, but let's see where everyone wants to go, and give it a whirl. Pop-ups, BBQ, pizza, eclectic, ethnic, or traditional - all are fair game. Only one rule - be nice, or stay home.