By Lisa Abraham | Dispatch.com
Truck-court return
The Food Truck Food Court will kick off on Thursday at Columbus Commons, S. High and E. Rich streets, and continue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 29 (except Sept. 17).
Ten trucks will take part weekly, with 10 others joining the lineup on a rotating basis throughout the summer.
This month, Ohio egg farmers are partnering with 10 of the trucks to celebrate National Egg Month.
Participating trucks will compete weekly with egg-inspired menu items. The winner will get $500 and have its menu items featured atwww.ohiopoultry.org
Fried-chicken competition
The Columbus food trucks the Queens Table and the Rolling Kitchen, and the Zanesville eatery the Modern Southern Table will compete in a “Fried Chicken Throwdown” before an audience from 6 to 8 p.m. May 14 at the Food Fort at the Economic & Community Development Institute, 737 Parkwood Ave.
The cost is $20, including food samples, refreshments, live music, arcade games and the opportunity to vote for the winner. Register by Sunday at www.ecdi.org/events/142, or call 614-559-0115.
Dinners & tastings
• “Old World Treasures” ($29), seven wines with imported cheeses, olive oils and crafted breads, 6 p.m. May 13, the Refectory Restaurant & Bistro, 1092 Bethel Rd.; reservations: 614-451-9774
• “Wine and Dine” ($20, or $15 for members), recipes from TheChina Study Quick & Easy Cookbook by chef Del Sroufe, 7 p.m. May 14; the Wellness Forum, 510 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Suite G, Worthington; reservations: 614-841-7700
Cooking classes
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., will offer the following classes; to register, call 614-715-8022 or visit www.fpconservatory.org
• “Afternoon Tea & Scones” ($35, or $30 for members), 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday
• “Mother’s Day Brunch” ($45, or $40 for members), cooking demonstration and tasting, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday
• “Thai Me Up, Thai Me Down” ($35, or $30 for members), 6 to 8 p.m. Monday
• “Celebrate National Salad Month” ($35, or $30 for members), 6 to 8 p.m. May 13
The Glass Rooster Cannery, 1673 Rt. 605, Sunbury, will offer the following classes; to register, call 614-499-2958 or visitwww.glassroostercannery.com
• “Chocolate: What Other Dessert Is There?” ($70), 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday
• “We CAN! Water Bath Canning: Artisan Fruit Jam With Herbs” ($45), 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 14
Touring adventures
Columbus Food Adventures will have the following tours; to register, call 614-440-3177 or visit www.columbusfoodadventures.com
• Friday: Alt Eats Ethnic Tour ($60), 6 p.m.
• Saturday: Columbus Coffee Tour ($50), 9:30 a.m.; Grandview Avenue Walking Tour ($55), 2:30 p.m.; German Village Walking Tour ($60), 2 p.m.; Food Truck Tour ($60), 2:30 p.m.
• Sunday: Taco Truck Tour ($55), 4 p.m.
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