BIRCH HOSTS DEL POSTO CHEF: SEPTEMBER 29

The formerly Teeny, tiny Birch (200 Washington Street, Providence  401-272-3105), which has its own fine chef (Benjamin Sukle), gives over to Mark Ladner (www.markladner.com) of Del Posto (www.delposto.com) in NYC for a dinner on Monday, September 29  between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. It's a tasting menu at $150 including tax and tip. Optional beverage pairing is $65. Portions of the proceeds go to the Rhode Island Food Bank. Selling out fast!

Monday   September 29    Reserve at birch-delposto.eventbrite.com

AL FORNO COOKING CLASSES: SIGN UP FAST

Al Forno (577 South Main, Providence 401-273-9760) cooking classes are limited to 15 persons; they sell out in a flash. The cost is $75 and for that you learn technique from Al Forno's own chefs (as well as guests), then feast on the results. Classes are held on Saturdays from noon to 3:00 p.m.

Dates and featured farms are:

September 13 - Viva Mexico! Poblano Farm with Al Forno chef David Reynosa with his sister, Olivia

September 20 - White Barn Farm of Wrentham, MA

October 4 - Allen Farms , Westport, MA

October 11 -  Walker Farm of Little Compton, RI

Nov. 8 - Dame Farm, Johnston, RI

Nov. 15 - Getting Ducky with D'Artagnan

Nov. 22 - Ferolbink Farm, Tiverton, RI


Call Rob White to register:  401-273-9760

www.alforno.com