Watermelon Listicle, Galatoire's Wine Dinner Series, More

NOLA? Judy Walker reports on the upcoming f2ti: "White House executive pastry chef William "Bill" Yosses will be a keynote speaker at the inaugural Farm to Table International Symposium, which is Aug. 2-4" at the convention center. [NOLA.com]

QUARTER? Galatoire's is launching a monthly wine dinner series to run until October. The first dinner is on Wednesday, July 31, 7 p.m. featuring the wines of Nicolas Bazan. $100/person. Info, reservations available at (504) 525-2021. [Eaterwire]

NOLA? Todd A. Price has more news on the brand spanking New Orleans Spirit Exchange, a joint venture formed by several local, respected booze purveyors for the sake of affording premium barrels. [NOLA.com]

NOLA? Here's a watermelon listicle from Chris Waddington to help you cool off. His top picks for 'watermelon restaurants' are GW Fins, Velvet Cactus, High Hat, and Gautreau's. [NOLA.com]

NOLA? Online ticket sales to Tales of the Cocktail close tomorrow at 11:55 p.m. CST. After that, you must wait in line at the Hotel Monteleone Tuesday-Saturday. [Eaterwire]

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