HAITI RELIEF

Primo Grill, Crown Bar and McGavick Winery have partnered with Doctor Without Borders to raise funs for Haiti relief. Now through Feb 28, McGavick Winery will donate 100 percent of proceeds of wine sales to DWB, and Primo and Crown will donate $5 for every bottle of McGavick merlot sold.

CRAB FEED

Saint Martin's University will hold its sixth annual "all you can eat" crab feed Friday, Jan. 29 from 5-9 p.m. in the Marcus Pavilion in Lacey. Tickets are $35 before Jan. 15, $40 after. Grab tickets at 360.486.8885.

CARIBBEAN GETAWAY

Pour at Four Chef Howie will pair Caribbean food and wine Saturday, Jan. 30 from 6-9 p.m. The cost is $40 per person. Pour at Four is at 3814 N. 26^th in Tacoma. Reserve your spot at 253.761.8015.

THE CHEF AND I

Babblin' Babs Bistro will present another chef's dinner, this time featuring dishes Chef William came across when he studied under Chef Michael Foley in Chicago. The dinner is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 31 at 4:15 p.m.  Babs has changed the chef dinner format from European (shared table) to open seating (your own table). The cost is $75 plus tax and gratuity, per person. Reserve your space at 253.761.9099.

HAITI RELIEF BENEFIT DINNER

Dockside Bistro & Wine Bar in Olympia will host a Haiti Relief Benefit Dinner for Doctors Without Borders Monday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. The five-course wine dinner and silent auction costs $150 per person. For more information, call 360.956.1928.

THE WAY WE EAT

Tacoma Community College hosts "You'll Never Look at Dinner the Same Way: A Symposium on the Way We Eat" Monday, Feb. 1 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event includes a screening of the documentary film Food, Inc., and will also consider Michael Pollan's book, The Omnivore's Dilemma. It will be held in Building 11 Student Center at 6501 S. 19th St. For more details, call 253.566.5000.

TASTE OF THE NORTHWEST

Duke's Chowder House on Ruston Way hosts a five-course wine dinner paired with wines from Sawtooth, Waterbrook, Blue Pirate and Six Prong Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. The cost is $65. Reserve your spot at 206.985.9466.

VALENTINE'S TASTING

Azarra Salon & Wine will host a Valentine Tasting Thursday, Feb. 4 from 5-7 p.m. Expect romantic wines like Cara Mia (Prosecco, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio), pink wines and bubbly things, as well as Anti-Valentine's selections like Bitch wine and Arrogant Bastard beer. Azarra is at 1944 Pacific Ave. in downtown Tacoma.

PRAWN BOIL

Salty's at Redondo Beach hosts a Prawn Boil Thursday, Feb. 4 from 5-8 p.m. Will you're inside sipping wine, Chef Gabe Cabrera will slaving over a boiling pot of pickling spice, Tabasco, Worshestire and lemon outside on Salty's deck. Reserve your spot at 253.946.0636.