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Salty's At Redondo Beach will teach you how to make "sensational sips for your sweetheart" Feb. 11.

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CROSS THE BRIDGE

El Gaucho (2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) will remove the price of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge with two-entree meals, if you paid a toll.

SUPER BOWL At A TAVERN

The Milton Tavern (7320 Pacific Hwy. E., Milton) will serve happy hour specials, Long Dog Pizza deals and drink and beer specials Super Bowl Sunday.

THE SECRET IS OUT

Chef William and Shannon Mueller, the talent behind Dinner Solutions and Babblin' Babs Bistro, will open up the Parisian-style bistro Secret today for lunch in the back of Babs. With small tables for two, no electronic devices allowed and reservations only (253.761.9099), the Muellers hope you will leave the world behind and savor several courses over good conversation.

BEER TASTING

Understanding and tasting styles of beer with Doug Tiede, Great American Beer Festival award-winning brewer every Saturday in February from 1-2:30 p.m. at Morso (9014 Peacock Hill Ave., Gig Harbor). The cost is $20 a class or $75 for the series. Reserve your spot at 253.530.3463.

COOKING CLASS

Primo Grill (601 S. Pine, Tacoma) hosts a Sicilian cooking class at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. The cost is $65, which includes a glass of wine. Reserve your space at 253.383.7000.

COCKTAIL CLASS

Salty's At Redondo Beach (28201 Redondo Beach Dr. S., Des Moines) hosts a "sensational sips for your sweetheart" cocktail class from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. The cost is $30 a person. Reserve your space at 253.946.6636.

VALENTINE'S WEEK AT A GROCERY STORE

Metropolitan Market (2420 N. Proctor St., Tacoma) will host a sparking wine and champagne with oysters and dessert pairings from 4-7 p.m. Feb. 10 and a chocolate tasting 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 11.

SOUTH SOUND WINE TRAIL

Seven Thurston County wineries will participate in the Red Wine & Chocolate Passport promotion Feb. 11-12 and 18-19. Each winery will pair chocolate with wine. The cost is $20. For details, go to southsoundwinetrail.com.

ENDLESS SUSHI ROLL

TWOKOI Japanese Restaurant (1552 Commerce St., Tacoma) offers an awesome weekday lunch deal for those you dig sushi rolls. For $19 you may chow down as many rolls as you can at the sushi bar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Go for it.

HAPPY HOUR MOBILE APP

The Weekly Volcano Happy Hour Mobile App has up-to-date listings of happy-hour offerings from bars, clubs, taverns and restaurants from Tumwater to Federal Way, from Gig Harbor to Bonney Lake. As of now, some 260 happy hours are listed - with more being added on a constant basis. Download the free app at www.weeklyvolcano.com/promotions.

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 our beer tasting Feb. 9, click here.

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