Ideas in Food at Craigie; Reel Chefs

CENTRAL SQUARE — On October 15, Craigie on Main will be hosting bloggers H. Alexander Talbot and Aki Kamozawa of Ideas in Food for a $125 meal combining the techniques in their book Maximum Flavor with Craigie's pig dinner. There are also cheaper options to meet the pair as well as Tony Maws later in the evening. [Official Site]

THEATER DISTRICT — The Reel Chefs series, in which a local chef prepares a menu to be served during a classic movie at the Revere Hotel continues tomorrow night. On deck — A Christmas Story — with dishes prepared by chef Greg Weinstock from Salvatore's. Tickets are $40. [Artweekboston.org]

SOUTH END — The James Beard Foundation is hosting a dinner to benefit its foundation at the Cyclorama on Friday, October 18. The event features Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio as well as ten Boston chefs, including William Kovel of Catalyst, Chris Coombs of Deuxave, and Lydia Shire of Scampo. Tickets range are $200 or $250 each. [Official Site]
[Photo: Craigie on Main/Cal Bingham]