Saturday, February 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.chocolatier, Debra Fleck, dips fruit into chocolate for all to enjoy.  This is a great pre-Valentine event, an opportunity for you to enjoy great chocolates, chocolate products and drinks, 1417 - 11 St. SW.

Tuesday, February 9, Epiphanie Chocolate hosts Breakfast Television live on location at the store.  Learn how to make chocolates in your own home.  Breakfast Television is on CityTV and airs from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. 

Saturday, February 6, U.S.A. - Australia Showdown, $59; Saturday, February 20, Cabernet Incarnates $65. Tastings run from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. at Vinestone Wine Co.. Call 403.981.9463 to register. Visit www.vinestonewine.com for more information.

Cravings Market Restaurant serves up love, Thursday through Sunday, with a special Valentine’s Day menu. Open Valentine’s Day, February 14, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Book at 403-252-2083.

 

Saturday, February 13, Super Friends featuring Divino Wine and Cheese Bistro, Free;

Wednesday, February 17, Sting of Cupid’s Arrow, champagne, $100. Friday, February 19, No Wimpy Whites, $45; Tuesday March 2, Support the Port, $50; Friday March 5, Scotch Battle Encore, $50; Friday, March 12, Palate Destruction 2010, $95; Thursday, March 18, 2005 Chablis Showdown, $80; Thursday, March 25, Turn of the Century, $60; Thursday, April 1, Grappa for the Fools, $60. Phone 403-261-1600 for details.

  

WSET Foundation class taught by Marnie Harfield, Fine Vintage Ltd., 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Bow Valley Square. Information and registration www.finevintageltd.com

 

 

Chef’s Table at Kensington Riverside Inn launches a new dining option: an early evening prix fixe menu, between 5:30 and 6:30. Create your own two- or three-course dinner. Check the web site at www.kensingtonriversideinn.com to find out what the fine dining prix fixe menu for the week will be, then reserve your seat (403-228-4442).

 

Food: Today, Tomorrow, Together with agrologist and farm columnist Wendy Holm, Red and White Club, McMahon Stadium, 1833 Crowchild Tr. NW, 7 p.m., tickets $30. Phone 1-866-753-4337 for tickets.

 

Don’t miss the 17^th Annual Lawson Lundell Celebrity Hors d’Oeuvres fundraiser for Alberta theatre Projects at the Telus Convention Centre, 120 – 9^th Ave. SE. For tickets and information contact the Alberta Theatre Projects ticket office at 403-294-7402 or visit www.atplive.com. Join restaurant/celebrity teams for a no-holds-barred competition to sell the most hors d’oeurvres. Restaurants include Blink, BLVD, Concorde RestoLounge, Delta Bow Valley, Nectar Desserts, Rasoi, Rouge, Seven, Trader’s Grill, The Belvedere and The Main Dish. Fun!

 

Customer appreciation day at Meez Fast Home Cuisine, Willow Park Village, 10816 Macleod Tr., SW, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come in and enjoy 10% off your purchases and meet executive chef Judy Wood between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

 

Sunday School of Wine, Italia, 2^nd in a 4-part series of wine and food pairings at Siraia restaurant, Sirocco Golf Club, $60 per person. Phone Lois Walter-Yee for details and to register, 403-984-1392.

Saturday, March 13, 1:30 p.m., LOCAL 101 – Eating Food You Know From People You Know, an afternoon of presentations by farmers and cooks followed by local food and beverage tasting, River Park Church Auditorium, $20.

Saturday, March 13, 9:30 a.m., LOCAL 201 – Connecting with People in the Local Food Movement, followed by a panel discussion and lunch, River Park Church Auditorium, $40. For details go to www.foragefoods.com and click on the LOCAL 101 tab. Tickets available at Forage, 403-269-6551.

 

Grape Escape, Calgary Co-op Wines & Spirits’ wines, spirits and beer festival for Co-op members and their guests, BMO Centre Hall E, Stampede Grounds, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., $40. Tickets from Calgary Co-op Wines & Spirits locations.

 

Wednesday, March 24, Broek Pork Acres; Wednesday, April 28, Cakadu Heritage Lamb. These family-style dinners start at 7 p.m., $49 includes dinner, dessert, coffee/tea and gratuity. Call Forage to book your seat 403-269-6551.