LECTURE
Oran Hesterman, president and chief executive of Fair Food Network, a nonprofit group that aims to guarantee access to healthy, fresh, and sustainable grown food, especially in underserved communities, will speak at 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 inside Kilworth Memorial Chapel (North 18th and North Warner, Tacoma). University of Puget Sound, Thursday, Oct. 20. Hesterman's talk and a book signing will be held in Kilworth Memorial Chapel, at 8 p.m. Ticket information is below. The cost is $8 at 253.879.3419.
GO ITALIAN
Morso (9014 Peacock Hill Ave., Gig Harbor) hosts an Argentina winemaker dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. The cost is $65. Reserve your spot at 360.530.3463.
COOKING CLASS
Primo Grill (601 S. Pine, Tacoma) hosts a Cuisine of Northern Italy cooking class at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The cost is $65. Reserve your spot at 253.383.7000.
WINE TASTINGS
Pour at Four Wine Bar (3814 N. 30th St., Tacoma) has received a bunch of the latest Mollydooker wines for your pleasure. The Proctor District spot will serve $10 pours from 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 25-26. Those in the know are freaking out right now.
COOKING CLASS
Ritu Batta shares her family recipes of classic northern India dishes from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Bayview School of Cooking (516 W. Fourth Ave., Olympia). The cost is $45 per person. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.
FRIENDLY REMINDER
The Varsity Grill (1114 Broadway Tacoma) serves $5 steak and shrimp after 4 p.m. every Wednesday. Pretty awesome.
BENEFIT
The Tacoma South Puget Sound Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives, or TSPSCNACE, hosts it second annual Fantastic Basket auction and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at the McGavick Event Center. To get in on the party, go to tacomanace.net pronto.
BREWMASTER'S DINNER
Salty's at Redondo Beach (28201 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines) will hook up with Georgetown Brewery for a five-course Brewmaster's Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Chef Gabe Cabrera will discuss how and why he selected each pairing, and Adam Winn, brewmaster, will talk about the beers.
BEER TASTING
The Harmon Brewery is hosting a beer tasting from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the QFC in Gig Harbor (5010 Point Fosdick Dr. NW, 253.851.3900). Oakland A's and Moneyball star Scott Hatteberg will help host the event.
ENDLESS SUSHI ROLL
TWOKOI Japanese Restaurant (1552 Commerce St., Tacoma) offers an awesome weekday lunch deal for those you dig sushi rolls. For $19 you may chow down as many rolls as you can at the sushi bar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Go for it.
HAPPY HOUR MOBILE APP UPDATE
The Weekly Volcano Happy Hour Mobile App has up-to-date listings of happy-hour offerings from bars, clubs, taverns and restaurants from Tumwater to Federal Way, from Gig Harbor to Bonney Lake. As of now, some 232 happy hours are listed - with more being added on a constant basis. Download the free app at www.weeklyvolcano.com/promotions.
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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