One of the biggest wine fairs in the country, the Gourmet Food & Wine show is underway - organizers expect 36,000 visitors by the time all is said and done this year. You can just buy a roll of tickets and explore on your own, or sign up for tutored tastings and lectures. For more information, visit the website.

The featured country is Portugal - expect to see a lot of good value reds and take the opportunity to explore the indigenous grape varieties of the country.