The Schoolhouse invites you to a Pinot Noir wine dinner on Wednesday, January 16. Taste 5 elegant Pinot Noirs: one sparkling, 2 from leading producers on the West Coast, and 2 gems from France.  The evening will be led by Tyler Colman, Ph. D.. who heads the wine program at their sister restaurant, Parlor Pizza. 

Thursday January 17 marks the Greater Hartford International Pinot Noir Festival in Hartford.  Hosted by Max Downtown and sponsored by Gillette Ridge Wine and Spirits of Bloomfield, it takes place from 5:30-7:30pm.  It is $45 per person. 

On January 14, Doro Restaurant Group hosts its first ever food crawl!  Enjoy globally-inspired prix fixe menus at Treva, Zohara, and Àvert.  It starts at 6:30pm. 

On January 17, Terrain Cafe will welcome relaxed and stylish cookbook author Colu Henry to celebrate her gorgeous new book, Back Pocket Pasta, over an amazing meal.