FESTIVAL

The 10th Annual Leavenworth Wine Tasting Festival will serve local and regional wines, gourmet food, entertainment, and more from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort nestled at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. For more details, call 509.433.1054.

FRIDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR

Toscanos Café and Wine Bar () hosts a 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday happy hour featuring $5.95 cocktails, $6.95 martinis, $5 wine pours, $3.50 draft beers and $10.95 wine flights.

BENEFIT

Wildside Wine (608A S. Oxford St., Tacoma) will host a wine tasting with hors d' oeuvres from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society - specifically Bike MS Team Mrs. B's Bunch as they raise money to pedal 150 miles for MS. The cost is $20 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.565.0811.

PEACH-O-RAMA PAIRINGS

Taste of Tacoma, Tacoma Freedom Fair, First Night and Met Market's Peach-o-rama - many folks put the same value on all these Tacoma events. Met Market (2420 N. proctor, Tacoma) takes it to the next level from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 when it pairs peach dishes with four wines. The best news? It's free.

COOKING CLASS

Primo Grill (601 S. Pine, Tacoma) hosts a Cooking with the Bounty of Local Farms cooking class at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. The cost is $65. Reserve your spot at 253.383.7000.

TASTING MENU

Salty's at Redondo Beach (28201 Redondo Beach Dr. S., Des Moines) serves a three-course tasting menu ($19) from 3-4 p.m. every Monday through August. Ask for prime seating on the north deck and you'll receive a chance to win the meal for free. Reservations required at 253.946.0636.

WTF SUNDAYS

Harmon Tap Room ‎(204 Saint Helens Ave., Tacoma) knocks half off your entire check every Sunday. Seriously.

SURF AND TURF

The Varsity Grill (1114 Broadway, Tacoma) serves a $5 steak and shrimp dinner after 4 p.m. every Wednesday.

NOSH LEAGUE

As part of the Weekly Volcano's Nosh League, you can meet up with like-minded foodies at locally owned restaurants and businesses and take advantage of special discounts, win restaurant gift certificates, and learn tips from chefs and food producers. To join, click here.

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