One of the best food events I have attended in a while was by Casa Italia Atletica on November 5th, 2010 in New York. It was well attended yet not overcrowded which made it convivial. Fred Plotkin was the perfect MC. He took us on a journey from Siena to lesser known regions of Italy. We learned about their history, geography, poets and the endless variations in recipes for brodetto. Yes there are gaps in...

Hospitals, animal shelters, Oxfam have their thrift shops. Museums have gift shops, publishers open Pop-Up shops. Clothing retailers give back to the community with outlets like Merci in Paris. In London, a non-profit art organization Studio Voltaire opened a Pop-Up Shop just in time for the holidays. At House of Voltaire you will find gifts that will please and/or surprise your art minded friends and relatives. For updates on items that just came through the...