59 woman this month | October 2011 | The low-down: Held in the heart of Melton Mowbray, a wonderfully traditional market town set in the rolling Leicestershire landscape, which is proud to be known as the rural capital of food and drink, the East Midlands Food and Drink Festival brings together a huge selection of edible delights from some of the country’s best chefs. X-factor: Enjoy a whole host of live demonstrations in the Rangemaster Cookery Demonstration Theatre. Roll up your sleeves and join in the activities in the popular Family, Food and Fun Zone and get answers to your culinary questions in their brand new Celebrity Food Clinic. Best for: With places to pause, eat and drink, the festival is just the perfect day out for everyone from the serious foodie to the happy browser. Make a weekend of it and explore the many places of interest in and around Leicestershire. The low-down: Would you travel half way around the world for a single day of extreme fun? If you get a whiff of what’s cooking in San Diego, you wouldn’t have to think twice. Seventeen years ago, the Little Italy community opened its streets and organised a festival that celebrated their culture. Today, it’s one of the largest fests along the West coast. X-factor: The fest highlights include Italian food served al fresco throughout the neighbourhood, reflecting a wide variety of specialties; music on three stages featuring the familiar and the new; cooking demonstrations and contests and a historical installation highlighting their culture. Best for: The live entertainment. If people aren’t here for the food (which is rather unlikely), they are here to check out the popular Gesso Italiano chalk paintings that are created right before your eyes. The Italian motor sports exhibit is no less popular. At this event on October 9, there’s always something for everyone to enjoy. East Midlands Food and Drink Festival, England Little Italy, San Diego
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