FALL BREW FEST: Varsity Grill (1114 Broadway, Tacoma) will be serving samples of Deschutes Hop Trip, Sierra Nevada Brown Tumbler, Dick's Brown Ale, Leinkugel Octoberfest, New Belgium Hoptober Golden Ale, Widmer Drop Top Amber, and Red Hook Late Harvest Autumn Ale from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21. Admission is $10 for Varsity Grill Beer Club members and $12 for non-members. Call 253.627.1229 for more information.

COCKTAIL PARTY: 1022 South (1022 South J, Tacoma) will throw a cocktail party to celebrate the debut of the new fall and winter menu at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22. Featuring more than 40 cocktails, the new menu showcases the lounge's exploration and innovation, respect for classic cocktail construction, excitement for apothecary techniques, and commitment to showcasing seasonal ingredients. Also look for the return of some of your favorite seasonal drinks. To celebrate, all menu cocktails will be specially priced at $6 the night of the party.

NEW WINE BAR: Pastiche (2715 Sixth Ave., Tacoma) is scheduled to open Monday, Nov. 1 next door to Beyond The Bridge Café. It will feature a dance floor with live music from the '30s and '40s.

WINE DINNER: El Gaucho (2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) hosts a four-course Owen Roe wine dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. The cost is $85 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.272.1510.

COOKING CLASS: Primo Grill (601 S. Pine St., Tacoma) will host "The Cuisine of Southern France" cooking class at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. The $65 free includes recipes, instruction, lunch with a glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Reserve your spot at 253.383.7000.

TIGHTWAD TUESDAY: Every Tuesday Hell's Kitchen serves $2 tacos, $2 wells and $2 beers. Get on it at 928 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma.

COOKING CLASS: Primo Grill (601 S. Pine St., Tacoma) will host "The Cuisine of Northern Italy" cooking class at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. The $65 free includes recipes, instruction, lunch with a glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Reserve your spot at 253.383.7000.

PASTA NIGHTS: Europa Bistro (2515 N. Proctor St., Tacoma) offers $8.95 Monday Night Meatballs, $8.95 Tuesday Night Lasagna and $9.95 Wednesday Night Ravioli - all made from scratch.

CHEF PRIVATE CLASS: The Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia invites author/chef Cynthia Nims to teach a private cooking class at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3.  The cost is $55. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.

SWEDISH COOKING: Chef Pelle Nilsson from San Francisco will demonstrate how to make pickled herring, Swedish meatballs and more at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 inside the Scandinavian Cultural Center on the Pacific Lutheran University campus. Admission is free but you must RSVP at 253.535.7322.

SUNDAY STIRRINGS: The Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia hosts a "Cranberry Bread Basket" mini cooking class at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. The cost is $25. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.

COOKING WITH THE CHEFS: Pacific Grill in downtown Tacoma invites guests to take a seat in their kitchen and watch the chefs in action Nov. 27. Questions are encouraged. The cost is $75 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.722.1480.

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