SAMPLING PARTY: The Harmon Brewery (1938 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) has new tables, painted walls, food menu, drink list, wine list and more. To celebrate its new things the Harmon will host a free party 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 offering a sampling of its new menu. At 8 p.m. the human jukebox Steve Stefanowicz will perform.
WINE DINNER: Ravenous Restaurant (785 Broadway, Tacoma) will host a four-course, five wine Maryhill dinner 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21. The cost is $50. Reserve your spot at 253.572.6374.
WINEMAKER DINNER: Spend the evening with winemaker Randle Johnson of Bodegas Colome 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, at Wildside Wine (608A S. oxford, Tacoma). The cost is $65. Reserve your spot at 253.565.0811.
WINE TASTING: El Gaucho (2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) hosts another "Off the Vine" wine tasting and retail event from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. Enjoy wine tastings with light appetizers, meet local wine representatives and have the opportunity to purchase bottles or cases of anything tasted at a special price. Cost is $15 per person plus tax. Reservations not required; pay at the door.
BIB ‘N BID: The Junior League of Tacoma's 5th Annual Crab Feed will happen at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Tacoma Yacht Club. Besides all the crab you can eat, there will also be a silent and live auction, and no host bar. Tickets are $50, and are available at www.jltacoma.org.
COOKING CLASS: Primo Grill (601 S. Pine St., Tacoma) hosts a Tuscany cooking class at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. The $65 fee includes recipes and instructions, lunch with a glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Reserve your space at 253.383.7000.
THAI COMFORT FOOD: Guest Chef Pranee Khruasanit Halvorsen will teach you how to cook Thai dishes at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 at The Bayview School of Cooking (516 W Fourth Ave., Olympia). The cost is $50. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.
SURF AND TURF: The Varsity Grill (1114 Broadway, Tacoma) serves a $5 steak and shrimp dinner after 4 p.m. every Wednesday.
NOSH LEAGUE: As part of the Weekly Volcano's Nosh League, you can meet up with like-minded foodies at locally owned restaurants and businesses and take advantage of special discounts, win restaurant gift certificates, and learn tips from chefs and food producers. To join, click here.
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