News from the local food scene
• Opened: There’s a new coffee bar on the north end of Manchester’s Elm Street. NXT Coffee Bar (1230 Elm St., Manchester, 413-239-5016, nxtcoffeebar.com) features coffee drinks, hot and iced non-caffeinated and tea beverages, locally sourced pastries and light breakfast options such as a variety of toasts and bagels. Gluten-free options are available.
• The power of fermentation: There will be a sauerkraut demonstration at the Concord Food Co-op (24 S. Main St., 225-6840, concordfoodcoop.com) Thursday, April 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. Join food historian Sam Pike for a sauerkraut-making demo. Learn step-by-step instructions and safety tips for a perfect batch. This is a free presentation. Visit eventbrite.com to reserve a spot.
• Wine 101: Join Vine 32 Wine and Graze Bar (Bedford Square, 25 S. River Road, Bedford, 935-8464, vinethirtytwo.com) Saturday, April 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. for an afternoon of wine exploration with Vine 32’s Wine Director, Genevieve Wolfe. This will be a fun and laid-back tasting experience for anyone looking to boost their wine game. Taste and learn about six wines from around the world. Tickets are $30 through eventbrite.com.
• Five courses, with spies: Dinner parties return to Chunky’s Cinema Pub (707 Huse Road, Manchester, 206-3888, chunkys.com) Sunday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. Chef Keith Sarasin and his team will present a five-course meal to accompany a screening of 1995’s James Bond movie, Golden Eye with Pierce Brosnan. The dinner will feature a theme inspired by the movie. VIP ticket purchasers arrive at 5:30 p.m. for a secret chef appetizer and beer or wine. Tickets start at $75 through Chunky’s website.
• Get ready for growing season: The New Hampshire Farm, Forest & Garden Expo will offer workshops, demonstrations, a Dark Horse Lumber Jack Show and more on Friday, May 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Deerfield Fairgrounds (34 Stage Road in Deerfield). Tickets cost $10. See nhfarmandforestexpo.org.