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essert comes fi rst at this Restaurant Week-eve kick-off battle where pastry chefs from every corner of the state compete and foodies feast. Scores from celebrity judges and votes from you decide the winner of Vermont Restaurant Week’s Signature Sweet. Thursday, April 24, 7-9 p.m. Higher Ground Ballroom, 1214 Williston Road, S. Burlington. Limited tickets available. $15 adv./$20: highergroundmusic.com.
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FOODIE FLICK: TAMPOPO
Tampopo, arguably the finest film by the late master director Juzo Itami, uses an unconventional story structure to celebrate, question, and marvel at all things gustatory. If you ever wanted to know how to make the perfect bowl of ramen, or what you should eat when you’re trapped in a yakuza shootout, Tampopo can help. It is also guaranteed to make you hungry. Sunday, April 27. Cocktail hour 4 p.m., movie 5 p.m. Big Picture Theater, 48 Carroll Road, Waitsfield. $9. Info, 496-8994.
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BARTENDAR BRAWL
SALON: FARM-TO-BOTTLE
Round out your Restaurant Week adventure with this cocktail contest. Bartenders from five area restaurants compete for your votes using Vermont Spirits Black Snake Whiskey. Saturday, May 3, 3-5 p.m. Red Square, 136 Church Street, Burlington. $10 at the door. Info, 864-5684.
CULINARY PUB QUIZ
Compete for prizes in seven rounds of foodie trivia. Winners receive an epic bowling party at Champlain Lanes! Preregistration required at vermontrestaurantweek.com. Tuesday, April 29. Doors: 6 p.m. Trivia: 6:30-9 p.m Arts Riot, 400 Pine Street, Burlington. Free. Info, 864-5684.
Are cider apples more valuable than “eating” apples? Will Vermont brewers ever be able to rely solely on local grains and hops? Just how many people travel to Vermont to sip our drinks? Join a trio of drinks producers — as well as UVM agronomist Heather Darby — as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of Vermont’s growing beer, wine, cider and spirits industries. RSVP at vermontrestaurantweek.com. Wednesday, April 30, 5:30-7 p.m. South End Kitchen, 716 Pine Street, Burlington, $5 donation. Info, 864-0505.
CHILDCARE: PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Childcare for kids ages 2-12 at the Greater Burlington YMCA. Friday, April 25, 6-8:30 p.m. & Saturday, April 26, 5:30-8 p.m. $12/$20. Preregistration required: 862-9622.
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