{"id":20316,"date":"2015-09-29T12:14:22","date_gmt":"2015-09-29T17:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/athomeshuntsville.com\/realestate\/?p=20316"},"modified":"2015-09-29T12:15:11","modified_gmt":"2015-09-29T17:15:11","slug":"are-you-a-foodie-at-heart-consider-yourself-a-wine-or-beer-connoisseur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/athomeshuntsville.com\/realestate\/2015\/09\/29\/are-you-a-foodie-at-heart-consider-yourself-a-wine-or-beer-connoisseur\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you a foodie at heart? Consider yourself a wine or beer connoisseur?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"20150901_101007-1\" src=\"\/\/athomeshuntsville.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/20150901_101007-1-434x500.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/>Are you a foodie at heart? Consider yourself a wine or beer connoisseur? Maybe you\u2019re just looking for a new date idea, or something unique to do with out of town guests? @Homes is here to fill you in on all the fun, food and drink related happenings in Huntsville.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beer and Wine Centric Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Biergarten<\/b> at the Space and Rocket Center is every Thursday evening 4:30 to 7:30 from now until October 22<sup>nd<\/sup>. Get a taste of Wernher Von Braun\u2019s culture with authentic German cuisine, wines, and imported and domestic beer. This family friendly event is held rain or shine, admission is free, and food and beverages are available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The inaugural downtown <b>High Gravity Tasting Experience<\/b> is Sunday October 18<sup>th<\/sup> from 1pm to 6pm outside the Old Town Beer Exchange on Holmes Avenue. Have fun tasting beer and wine while you listen to live music and play cornhole. Tickets available at the event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy some beer for a good cause at Huntsville\u2019s Third Annual <b>Pro Bono Brews<\/b>. This event, sponsored by the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program and Free the Hops, is being held at the Huntsville Depot Roundhouse this year on Friday, October 23<sup>rd<\/sup> from 6pm to 9pm. Experience the craft beer of fifteen different Alabama breweries while you nosh on food from Taco Mama, listen to live music, bid on a silent auction, and vote for your favorite brewery to win the \u201cPro Bono Cup\u201d award. Pre-sale tickets are $30 at probonobrews.com or $40 at the door.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Another fun way to try some local beer is on the <b>Beer Hop Craft Beer Trolley Tour<\/b>. On October 29<sup>th<\/sup> let the city trolley be your designated driver to three local downtown breweries. Start at the brewery of your choice, the trolley runs from 5pm to 9pm. Food trucks will be parked at each brewery to take care of any after work hunger pangs. The $25 ticket covers a flight of beer at each brewery and you are welcome to purchase more if you like. Tickets available at homegrownhuntsville.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a different way to celebrate Halloween, you can enjoy <b>Spirits in the Garden<\/b> on October 29<sup>th<\/sup> from 6pm to 8pm at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens. Try some botanical spirits and seasonal craft beers from Southern Pride Distillery and local breweries. Listen to live music and even a ghost story or two while you enjoy some appetizers along with your drinks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Food Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The 41<sup>st<\/sup> annual <b>Taste of Huntsville<\/b> is Thursday, October 15<sup>th<\/sup> from 5:30pm to 8pm at the Von Braun Center. Sample foods from over 50 restaurant and beverage vendors from Madison County. This food lover\u2019s dream date raises money for two local charities while local restaurants compete for awards in food presentation and taste. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Food trucks are all the rage in downtown Huntsville and there are a couple of different opportunities to check them out. Start your weekend with <b>Food Truck Breakfast<\/b> every Saturday morning through October 31<sup>st<\/sup> as food trucks gather at the Courthouse Square from 7am to 11am. Or, grab dinner at the <b>Food Truck Rally<\/b> on Friday October 16<sup>th<\/sup> from 6pm to 9pm on Church Street at Big Spring Park. With over 20 food trucks, local craft beer, and live music, this popular event is fun for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And finally, be sure to make room in one of your beautiful fall weekends to take a<b> Downtown Dish Huntsville Food Tour<\/b> offered on Saturdays from 11am to 1:30pm. Stroll through charming downtown Huntsville as you visit local restaurants and specialty shops. Peek behind the curtain of these businesses as you learn what it takes from the people who make it happen. You\u2019ll leave with your hunger satisfied from samplings at 6 locations and learn some Huntsville history and folklore along the way. This walking tour is open to any age or fitness level and is fun for locals and visitors alike. More information available at huntsvillefoodtours.com<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"yiv8549601714yui_3_18_1_1_1443491523862_9135\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1443537535862_13056\" style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a foodie at heart? Consider yourself a wine or beer connoisseur? 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