July 8
Trapiche presents the first Argentine Day of Passions, a daylong event will be held at New York Water Taxi Beach in Long Island City that will feature an outdoor barbecue, music, and wine festival. Sample traditional grilled meats while dancing the tango to authentic Argentine music. Guests can choose from one of various ticket prices to enter the event and sample the meats of Argentina and wines of Trapiche. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Action Against Hunger, a global charity committed to fighting hunger, and the culinary studies department at NYC Tech. Trapiche, 2 Borden Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101, no phone.
July 28
Enjoy a "Swine & Wine" dinner at the James Beard House with Brad Farmerie of Double Crown. The dinner, which costs $165 and starts at 7 p.m., includes dishes such as twice-cooked pork belly with chile-miso caramel, and spiced pork loin with a crispy daikon cake. James Beard House, 167 W. 12th St., New York, NY 10011, 212-627-2308.
August 3
Learn the art of the blind tasting at the Astor Center. At this class, which at 6:30 p.m. and runs for two hours, covers the best way to analyze a wine without knowing exactly what it is beforehand. Master Sommelier Fred Dexheimer leads the class. Astor Center, 399 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10003, 212-674-7501.
Through September 6
It's Nova Scotia Lobster time in New York. Restaurants in the Patina restaurant group, including Brasserie 8 ½, Nick & Stef's Steakhouse and Rock Center Café are serving hard shells from Canada all summer long at reduced prices. For more information, visit www.patinagroup.com. Brasserie 8 ½, 9 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019, 212-829-0812.
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Ongoing
Momofuku Noodle Bar is offering a three-course prix-fixe menu for $45, in a nod to the tough economic times in New York City. The dishes will rotate frequently, but at present they include duck soup, steamed haddock and a bonus soft-serve ice cream cone. Momofuku Noodle Bar, 171 First Ave., New York, NY 10003, 212-475-7899.
Ongoing
SUSHISAMBA 7 has launched a kid's menu. The $12 bento boxes come with a choice of entrees like samba sliders and sushi balls; kids also get soy crayons and chopsticks to take home and virgin fruit juice concoctions made with blueberry, coconut, and guava juices. SUSHISAMBA 7, 87 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10014, 212-691-7885.
Ongoing
ICE (The Institute of Culinary Education) offers a wide range of classes for the recreational cook, everything from cake decorating to learning knife techniques. Times vary. Visit the ICE website for more details. The Institute of Culinary Education, 50 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10010, 800-522-4610.
Mondays
Hill Country is offering an all-you-can eat special on Mondays for $30. Hill Country, 30 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10010, 212-255-4544.
Monday through Wednesday
Pranna is offering a menu of small plates and inexpensive wines as part of their “Weekly Warm Up” series. Look for discounts on dishes like shaved green papaya, cumin crusted hanger steak and more. Pranna, 79 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016, 212-696-5700.
Monday through Saturday
In addition to a $28 prix-fixe menu at lunch, Allegretti in the Flatiron district offers a prix-fixe dinner menu available from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Chef Alain Allegretti's three-course menu costs $42 and changes daily. Allegretti, 46 W. 22nd St., New York, NY 10010, 212-206-0555.
Tuesday through Saturday
Picholine is offering a "Taste of Picholine" Tuesdays through Saturdays after 10 p.m., with a three-course tasting menu for $58. Additional plates are $12. Picholine, 35 W. 64th St., New York, NY 10023, 212-724-8585.
Tuesdays
The food at Grotto has never tasted so good on Tuesday nights. That's right: Tuesday Menu Nights features special guest chefs, who create unique menus for each week. The price is $29 per person for a four-course tasting menu. Grotto, 100 Forsyth St., New York, NY 10002, 212-625-3444.
Sundays
Harbour is now serving "Sunday Suppers," from 4 p.m.-9 p.m every week, complete with a special menu from chef Joe Isidori. Harbour, 290 Hudson St., New York, NY 10013, 212-989-6410.
Sundays
Head to Harlem for The Den's Mo Betta' Brunch, an all-you-can-eat brunch from noon to 4 p.m. for $19. The Den, 2150 5th Ave., New York, NY 10037, 212-234-3045.
 Wine
dinners & tastings at Novus Vinum.com
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