Taste of Washington: Winemaker David O’Riley hosts a four-course wine dinner featuring wines from his Washington state Owen Roe Winery. $12 tasting; $68 dinner. 6 p.m. tasting; 7 p.m. dinner. Thursday. Taste of Vino, 821 W. Burlington Ave., Western Springs. Reservations, 708-246-8668
From the Gorge: Winemaker Robert McCormick explains the history of his family’s winery, Memaloose Wines, of Columbia River Gorge, Lyle, Wash., in a six-course wine dinner. $55. 7 p.m. Thursday. Francesca’s Tavola, 208 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Reservations, 847-394-3950
Tea party: Mariage Freres tea purveyor Neal Wiesenberger demonstrates “Making Tea the French Way” during a Chicagourmets reception and brunch. $59, $49 members. 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Chez Joel Bistro Francais, 1119 W. Taylor St. Register, 847-571-1499 or chicagourmets.org
Italian wine dinner: Alfonso Gagliano, export manager for Sella & Mosca, hosts “Italian Wines 104,” an informational wine dinner featuring Sella & Mosca wines paired with a five-course menu created by Chef Doug D’Avico. $55. 6 p.m. Monday. Trattoria No. 10, 10 N. Dearborn Pkwy. Reservations, 312-984-1718
Tuscan wine dinner: Winemaker Paolo De Marchi of Isole e Olena pairs wines from his Tuscan winery in a five-course spring dinner by chefs Andrew Zimmerman and Cindy Schuman. $120. 6:30 p.m. Monday. Sepia, 123 N. Jefferson St. Reservations, 312-441-1920 or info@sepiachicago.com
Tequila dinner: A Corralejo Tequila brand ambassador introduces guests to the history, production and cultural impact of tequila during a four-course dinner and pairing. $45. 7 p.m. April 29. Fuego Mexican Grill, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave. Reservations, 773-252-1122
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