Your Daily Dose of Food News, Events and Must-Read MiscellanyThe first annual Belltown Crush Party benefiting the U District Food Bank kicks off on September 28th from 1-5pm. Wines from the Cascade Valley Wine Country will be featured with fifteen wineries from Chelan, Leavenworth and the Wenatchee Valley. Come stomp some grapes, listen to local bands and sample some vino!The Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery plans to open 2nd location on Capitol Hill in former B&O Espresso location. Owner Autumn Martin plans to open up shop in the first quarter of 2015 and will have seating for 50 inside as well as a year-round patio seating 25 complete with hibachi grills and s’mores kits. Also on tap will be an expanded menu featuring milkshakes, cocktails and house-made ice cream.

Ever want to learn whole animal butchery? Well, you can do just that at Farmstead Meatsmith on Vashon Island. Their next class is scheduled for September 27th where participants will learn traditional pig slaughter methods from husband and wife Owners Brandon and Lauren Sheard and their capable team.Fall in Seattle arrives with a bang and burp at Fremont Oktoberfest running from September 19th through the 21st. Guests 21 and over are welcome on Friday and Saturday to enjoy the Buxom Beer Garden featuring over 50 breweries and over 100 types of beer and the Super Bowl 2.0 sports bar. New this year – Family Friendly Fun on Sunday at the Festival including old school Germanic events such as zucchini racin