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January 6-March 30
The 23rd annual Boston Wine Festival runs from January 6 through March 30 at the Boston Harbor Hotel, where foodies and wine connoisseurs alike gather for chef Daniel Bruce's famed pairings. Some of the world's best winemakers will be on hand at dinners, seminars, receptions and brunches. The popular theme dinners Battle of the Cabernets, Meritage Madness and Super Tuscans will be featured once again this year. For more information, call 617-439-3995 or visit www.bostonwinefestival.net. Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, 617-439-3995.
March 11
John Mariani, author and journalist, will be signing his new, award winning book How Italian Food Conquered the World at Panzano Market on Sunday March 11 at 4PM. The book signing will be followed at 5PM by a discussion of the book at Tomasso Trattoria & Enoteca along with a multi-course wine dinner prepared by Tomasso executive chef Justin Melnick. The cost of the presentation and dinner is $150 per person. Tomasso Trattoria & Enoteca, 154 Turnpike Rd., Southborough, MA 01772, 508-481-8484.
Ongoing
The Fireplace's bi-monthly tasting series offers discriminating drinkers a chance to swap knowledge on wine, beer, spirits, and artisinal specialties. The libations get paired (naturally) with chef Jim Solomon's hearty New England cuisine; an expert will be on hand for educational purposes. The tastings begin at 3 p.m, and cost is $30. Upcoming sessions spotlight maritnis, tequila, and summer cocktails. The Fireplace, 1634 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02445, 617-975-1900.
Last Mondays
Tamarind Bay Coastal Indian Kitchen has just introduced a monthly wine dinner series to explore how wine naturally complements the layering of spices found in Indian cuisine. For $27 per person, you can sample dishes from the Indo-Chinese menu, which features seven new dishes, check out a live cooking demonstration and take home a recipe from one of the dishes prepared like tandoori chicken or spicy spinach and mustard sag paneer. The dinners start at 6 p.m. Tamarind Bay Coastal Indian Kitchen, 1665 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02445, 617-277-1752.
Second & Fourth Mondays
Take a culinary wine tour around the world with the Beacon Hill Bistro's Wine & Dine Monday series. Aimed at oenophiles of all levels, you can journey through various wine regions while learning the complexities of each selection. From Spain to Napa Valley, wines are paired up with a four-course dinner prepared by executive chef Matt Molloy the second and fourth Mondays of the month. The dinners, which start at 7 p.m., are set in communal seating to encourage conversation. Reservations are recommended and the price per person is $55. For more information, call 617-723-1133 or visit www.beaconhillhotel.com. The Beacon Hill Bistro, The Beacon Hill Hotel, 25 Charles St., Boston, MA 02114, 617-723-1133.
Mondays
On Mondays, Pairings restaurant in The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers presents Steals from the Vault, featuring two rare wines for $10 per glass. The selections, chosen by master sommelier Jonas Atwood, are typically not available by the glass. Offerings change weekly. The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers, 64 Arlington St., Boston, MA 02116, 617-426-2000.
Mondays
Ashmont Grill hosts a Monday Night Wine Club. This weekly dinner and lecture series costs $35 to attend and includes four courses of small plates complemented by wines. At the end of the evening, guests have the opportunity to win prizes by answering trivia questions. Ashmont Grill, 555 Talbot Ave., Dorchester Ctr., MA 02124, 617-825-4300.
Thursdays
Seasonal sips, a weekly wine tasting event, is being held on Thursdays at Meritage at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Chef Daniel Bruce and sommelier Betsy Ross will introduce you to three to four wines from selected regions paired up with tasting spoons or small bites with each wine offering. For $25, you can sample Pinots from Oregon, all-American sparklers and wines from southern Italy from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Meritage, Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, 617-439-3995.
Fridays
The Watertown location of Gordon's Fine Wine and Liquors hosts free tastings from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. every Friday. Rich, the wine manager, conducts these weekly learning sessions by creating a fun and informational environment. Be sure not to miss the noteworthy selection of wines by signing up at www.gordonswine.com for weekly details about the tastings. For more information, call 617-926-1119. Gordon's Fine Wine and Liquors, 51 Watertown St., Watertown, MA 02472, 617-926-1119.
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