AL FORNO WINEMAKER DINNER FEB. 25, 2015

Al Forno (577 South Main St, Providence  401-273-9767) has a winemaker event coming up. Andrea Sottimano's Italian wines (http://www.skurnikwines.com/prospects.cgi?rm=view_prospect_detail&prospect_id=392) will be featured at a special dinner Wednesday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Here's the menu (as of now, these things can change) with the wine pairings per the Al Forno website (alforno.com):

   Mixed crostini

Grilled Pizza Bianca

Sottimano, Dolcetto d'Alba, Bric Del Salto, 2013

Grilled Endive "Bagna Cauda"

Sottimano, Barbera d'Alba, Pairolero Superiore, 2012

David's Amazing Agnollotti

Sottimano, Nebbiolo, Langhe, 2012

Slow-cooked Pork "Brasato"

Sottimano, Barbaresco, Currá 2010

Vanilla Affogatto "Corretto"

Moscato d'Asti, Saracco  

Check the website for details. Cost is $125 per person, inclusive. Call Suzette or Rob to reserve.  401-273-9767

STUDY WHISKEY AT OCEAN HOUSE IN WATCH HILL

Naomi Ibuki

They call their monthly events Vine to Wine seminars but on Friday and Saturday, February 27th & 28th, Ocean House (1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill) abandons the grape (well, partly) to consider Whiskeys of the World. There's a reception Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and a class, with tastings, from 11:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. Saturday.

Cost is $50. Register on line at oceanhouseevents.com or call 401-584-7000

BUY VALENTINE CHOCOLATE AT GARRISON FACTORY STORE

 
Garrison Confections (72 Ledge Street, Central Falls  401-725-0790)  is open through February 14 (except Sunday) for Valentine buying.

Check out the collection at garrisonconfections.com 
Delicious tiny chocolates and macarons are what I want.

Hours are 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.