Vespa in Westport will host an Oktoberfest celebration from September 18 to October 2 as a nod to Executive Chef David White’s German ancestry. There will be a German inspired a la carte menu, and a team up with Two Roads on September 21 for an Oktoberfest beer dinner. For reservations, call 203-557-9057 or email events@vespawestport.com.
Green & Tonic has launched a "Wellness Speaker Series" at their Westport location. The series takes place on Thursdays from 6-7pm. On September 22, Ashley and John Watson, psychotherapists and transformational coaches, will teach you to “Manifest Your Soulmate.”
Mill Street Bar + Table continues its “Speaker Series” on Thursday September 22 with Bill King of Back 40 Farm Group. Join them for a 3-course lunch, discussion, and Q&A. It starts at 12pm and costs $65 per person including tax and gratuity. Reservations required, please visit MillStreetCT.com or call 203.813.3323.
OPTIMUS Health Care kicks off the 6th Annual Connecticut Chef’s Challenge on Thursday, September at Aitoro's Appliance and Electronics in Norwalk, Connecticut. Ten Connecticut chefs will compete for the 2016 Connecticut Chef’s Challenge Championship Title. Chef Plum of Plum Luv Foods will emcee. Tickets start at $75.
Friday September 23rd and Saturday September 24th is the sixth annual GREENWICH WINE+FOOD FESTIVAL, presented by Serendipity magazine and benefitting Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Wholesome Wave and The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation.