There are lot of exciting dining events and news happening in the city these days. From restaurant openings to a huge array of charity events, HappyFull has compiled the latest and greatest to help you decide where you want to go. From the Taste for Life to LobsterFest, the only thing better than enjoying a great meal, is knowing that you are making a positive change in London by enjoying a great meal!

Restaurants:

Linda Wayne has just opened the Briscoe Cafe on Wharncliffe Rd. at, yes you guessed it, Briscoe St. Wayne quit her teaching job before opening the East Village Coffeehouse and then the Briscoe, which has a grand opening on May 1.
http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2010/04/26/13719966.html

Drinks:

Chris Blackmore owner of The Wine Expert with a new product, Twisted Mist. It tastes like popular cocktail cooler drinks, but with more kick.
http://www.lfpress.com/money/businessmonday/2010/04/26/13720311.html

Food:

Michael Smith’s “Cook the Book” Event to support Bethany’s Hope is sold out
http://www.bethanyshope.org/Cook%20the%20Book%202010%20-%20Electronic%20Poster.pdf
http://www.lfpress.com/life/eat/2010/04/27/13742266.html

Our reporter went looking for the farms that produce the raw materials for junk food and found that they take up almost half of the cropland in Ontario
http://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/article/708661

Special Upcoming Dining Events in London:

Taste for Life
Wednesday, April 28th
http://www.atasteforlife.org/_cms/index.php?london
http://www.lfpress.com/life/eat/2010/04/27/13742381.html

Tastings Premier Wine & Food Experience & Action
Thursday, May 6, 2010
London Health Sciences Foundation (dale.wilson@lhsc.on.ca)
http://www.lhsc.ca
Join us on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the London Hunt and Country Club for this black tie event supporting London Health Sciences Centre.  The evening features an elegant epicurean experience for guests, pairing delectable menus, from some of the finest well known chefs and restaurants from our region, with exquisite wines of the world. 
http://www.lfpress.com/life/eat/2010/04/27/13742101.html

Upcoming Charity Events:

“Lions Fight for Sight” Yellow Perch Fish Fry
Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 5:00pm
London Central Lions are hosting their 7th annual Benefit Night “Lions Fight for Sight” with proceeds going towards their $50,000 commitment to fund a new examination suite at the Ivey Eye Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Includes an all you can eat yellow perch fish fry dinner, silent and live auction plus entertainment. To be held at the South London Community Centre, 1119 Jalna Blvd., London. Tickets are only $35.00; Corporate tables of 8 for $245. Contact 519-857-2108.

Lobsterfest 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010, 5:30 pm – 12:30 am
Craigwood Youth Services (khogan@craigwood.on.ca)
http://www.craigwood.on.ca
Join Craigwood Youth Services for their 6th Annual Lobsterfest on Saturday May 8, 2010 at The Carousel Room, Western Fair, London, Ontario.
An evening of East Coast cuisine, live entertainment provided by The Sheridan Band, with Jim Swan as the MC of the evening!  Full buffet dinner:  1/4 lb. lobster tail, roasted ribeye of beef, chicken with fresh herbs and much more!
All proceeds go to support recreational and leisure activities for our youth.
Great fun, great food and for a great cause!
Tickets available at: lobsterfest@craigwood.on.ca or by phone at 519-432-2623.

Gala Evening at the Races
Friday, May 14, 2010, 6:00 pm – 1:00 am
Big Brothers Big sisters of London & Area (info@bbbsola.org)
http://www.bbbsola.org
An elegent evening with cocktail hour, dinner, dance, horse racing and silent auction. Proceeds to Big Brothers Big Sisters of London & Area’s mentoring programs for children and youth in the community. Contact 519-438-7065 or visit our website for further information www.bbbsola.org