Local Food & Travel Expo

Thinking you won't have much time to travel this year? EscapeMaker.com has you covered. Their Green Getaways Local Food & Travel Expo (whew, long name, not that catchy, but descriptive!) features 50 or so easy day and weekend getaway ideas within 3 hours or so of the 5 boroughs. Amtrak and Zipcar both will be on hand, and seminars and talks regarding green travel will be featured.  Kids activities are promised, and about a dozen local food vendors are slated to be on hand with free food samples and demos.

When: April 30, 2011 11AM-5PM
Where: The Old Williamsburg Savings Bang Building on Hanson Place and Flatbush Ave (also called Skylight One Hanson)
Website:  http://www.escapemaker.com/travel.php?vacation=travelexpo&trip=2011

Sausage Fest. No, Not That Kind!

I love Loreley Manhattan's ambiance and pretzels. I'm not as into German sausage as I am into German pretzels, but for those who are can head over to Loreley's Brooklyn location in Williamsburg.  12 types of German-style sausage are being sampled for free, with specials for platters. And if you order a platter for your table, you will get free beer. Not a bad gig for those who live nearby - I mean, it's going to be freezing tonight so who wants to venture far? Free concert Saturday night to drink to.

When: Tonight and Saturday January 28-29.
Where: Loreley Brooklyn 64 Frost Street @ Meeker St
Website: http://www.loreleynyc.com