Food enthusiasts, armchair kitchen designers and the just plain curious, will want to get ready for a unique experience.

Spring is in the air, and many of us start thinking about sprucing up our kitchens. I have been working with the Gateway Community College Foundation, and we have cooked up a new fundraising event April 3.

First, from noon-5 p.m., motor coaches will take you to five gourmet residential kitchens in Greater New Haven. These spaces have knock-your-socks-off design elements and quality craftsmanship, to spark your imagination.

A local personality will accompany you as you travel to these homes. At each stop, visitors will learn about the kitchen, enjoy a beverage or tasting courtesy of Atticus Bookstore-Cafe, Bespoke, Brazi’s, Calabro Cheese, Chamard Vineyards, Cohen’s Bagels, Hooker Beer, Sugar Bakery or Villa Bianca. To see the rest of this column, click here.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z_5QxwRIX8  sneak preview of the tour!