Tiffani Faison on 'Top Chef Duels'; Taste of WGBH

ON TELEVISION — This Wednesday, September 10 at 10 p.m., Sweet Cheeks' Tiffani Faison appears on Top Chef Duels on Bravo, battling Top Chef All Stars alum Dale Talde. They'll have to create vegan food for guest judges Rob Zombie, Scott Ian, and Gary Holt, joining series judges Gail Simmons, Wolfgang Puck, and Hugh Acheson. [Official Site]

BRIGHTON —The Taste of WGBH: Food & Wine Festival kicks off this Thursday, September 11 and runs through Sunday, September 14 with a variety of events, including the Chef's Gala Reception on Thursday and the Brunch Bar on Sunday. Numerous local chefs are participating in various portions of the festival. Tickets are $40 and up depending on whether you're a WGBH member and which event(s) you attend. [Official Site]

NEWTON — Hopsters and Bully Boy Distillers are teaming up to make a barrel-aged imperial stout, and the public is invited to attend the brewing event this Thursday evening, September 11. (It's free to attend, and cocktails will be available for purchase.) There are also some tickets remaining ($200) for those who wish to participate in the brewing. You'll get 12 750ml bottles of the beer. [Eventbrite]
[Photo: Hopsters/Nick DiNatale]