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January 25, 2012

Cooking Class: Chef David Tetzloff of G Michael’s Bistro & Bar
Join us on Wednesday, January 25th at 6:30pm as Chef David Tetzloff of G. Michael’s Bistro & Bar presents three favorites from the restaurant. Participants will start out in the kitchen for a one-hour demo. Afterwards, we’ll serve a three course meal (complete with wine pairings) in the wine Department. The class is $45 per person and includes food and wine pairings. 6:30pm. Reservations required by calling 614-846-3220. Menu: Pimento Cheese with Buttermilk Biscuits – Deviled Crabcakes with Creole Sauce and Bacon-Spiked Sauteed Mustard Greens – Roasted Lambchetta with Melted Confit Fennel and a Rosemary Reduction – Bourbon Apple Crisp with Ice Cream. The Hills Market, 7860 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43235.

January 30, 2012

Cooking Class: Andrew Smith of The Rossi Bar + Kitchen
Join us on Monday, January 30th at 6:30pm as Chef Andrew Smith of The Rossi Bar + Kitchen presents three favorites from the restaurant. Participants will start out in the kitchen for a one-hour demo. Afterwards, we’ll serve a three course meal (complete with wine pairings) in the Wine Department. The $40 class includes food and wine pairings. Reservations required by calling 614-846-3220. Menu: Lamb Loli-Pops with Bacon Jam and Parsley Puree – Fresh Ravioli with Pork Sugo and Mascarpone – Scratch Ricotta with Crusty Bread, Honey and Lemon. The Hills Market, 7860 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43235.

February 15, 2012

Cooking Class: Rick Lopez of Knead Urban Diner
Join us on Wednesday, February 15th at 6:30pm as Chef Rick Lopez of Knead Urban Diner presents three favorites from the restaurant. Participants will start out in the kitchen for a one-hour demo. Afterwards, we’ll serve a three course meal (complete with wine pairings) in the Wine Department. The class is $35 and includes food and wine pairings. Reservations required by calling 614-846-3220. Menu: Prosciutto-Wrapped Sauteed Apples served with Arugula and Homemade Ricotta – Potato and Aged Cheddar Pierogi with Brussels Sprouts and Andouille Sausage – Ohio Goat Cheese and Honey Crepes. The Hills Market, 7860 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43235.

Ongoing, on Mondays

6 Pack Mondays
Mondays are a drag. Everybody knows it. That’s why we’ve created the happiest hour in town! Join us along with our sponsor, Columbus Monthly, for a culinary and brew tour around the globe to ease into the work week. Just enjoy the food or purchase a $5 punch card and get samples of 6 beers. 6-8PM. Whole Foods Market, 3670 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH 43235. 614-760-5566.

Ongoing, on Tuesdays

Get Crocked!
As summer is winding down, the days are getting shorter, and the nights may be getting cooler, but our kitchen is getting hotter! Join us for Get Crocked! every Tuesday starting in October. Just $10 gets you a hearty bowl of crockery at its finest (could be soup, could be stew…), a glass of wine of your choosing and rustic bread! Stop on in with a friend or bring a group, soups on! 5-7PM. Wyandotte Winery, 4640 Wyandotte Drive, Columbus, OH 614-476-3624.

Ongoing, on Fridays

Fridays Five After Five
Every Friday we have delicious and delectable wines selected for your sampling pleasure, and some excellent nosh as well. Still five dollars, but reuse your Whole Foods Market Five After Five Glass from previous weeks and receive $1 off admission. 5-7PM, $5 punch card. Whole Foods Market, 3670 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH 43235. 614-760-5566.

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January 28, 2012

A WalkAbout of Values
Taste some of the new specials and vintage closeouts of many different styles and countries. Always a hit! Save lots of money at this event! 3-5PM, cost is $10 per person. Visit Jungle Jim’s website for more information.  Jungle Jim’s International Market Cooking School, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014. 513-674-6008.

February 3-4, 2012

Chocolate is for Lovers – Vines & Wines Trail
Join us weekends February 3, 4, 10 & 11, from noon to 6pm, for this delicious event. Travel the trail, visit Northeastern Ohio wineries, enjoy appetizers, wine samples aand collect chocolate candies. Participating wineries: Biscotti’s Family Winery (Conneaut), Buccia Vineyards (Conneaut), Debonne Vineyards (Madison), Emerine Estates (Jefferson), Farinacci Winery (Austinburg), Ferrante Winery (Geneva), Grand River Cellars (Madison), Harpersfield Vineyard (Harpersfield), Laleure Vineyards (Parkman), Laurello Vineyards (Geneva), Maple Ridge Vineyards (Madison),  Markko Vineyard (Conneaut), Old Firehouse Winery (Geneva-on-the-Lake), Old Mill Winery (Geneva), South River Vineyard (Geneva), Tarsitano Winery & Cafe (Conneaut), The Barrel Room Winery (Wickliffe), The Lakehouse Inn Winery (Geneva-on-the-Lake), Virant Family Winery (Geneva). For more information, visit  their website. Cost is $45 per couple or $35 per single. Call 1-800-227-6972 to make reservations. Debonne Vineyards/Cellar Rats Brewery, 7840 Doty Road, Madison, OH 44057, 440-466-3485.

February 10-11, 2012

Chocolate is for Lovers – Vines & Wines Trail
Join us weekends February 3, 4, 10 & 11, from noon to 6pm, for this delicious event. Travel the trail, visit Northeastern Ohio wineries, enjoy appetizers, wine samples aand collect chocolate candies. Participating wineries: Biscotti’s Family Winery (Conneaut), Buccia Vineyards (Conneaut), Debonne Vineyards (Madison), Emerine Estates (Jefferson), Farinacci Winery (Austinburg), Ferrante Winery (Geneva), Grand River Cellars (Madison), Harpersfield Vineyard (Harpersfield), Laleure Vineyards (Parkman), Laurello Vineyards (Geneva), Maple Ridge Vineyards (Madison),  Markko Vineyard (Conneaut), Old Firehouse Winery (Geneva-on-the-Lake), Old Mill Winery (Geneva), South River Vineyard (Geneva), Tarsitano Winery & Cafe (Conneaut), The Barrel Room Winery (Wickliffe), The Lakehouse Inn Winery (Geneva-on-the-Lake), Virant Family Winery (Geneva). For more information, visit  their website. Cost is $45 per couple or $35 per single. Call 1-800-227-6972 to make reservations. Debonne Vineyards/Cellar Rats Brewery, 7840 Doty Road, Madison, OH 44057, 440-466-3485.