Main events
The California Cook Book Club meets at 2 p.m. Aug. 25 at 4108 Adams Ave. Information: (619) 284-8224.
Morton's Steakhouse will be serving sirloin hamburgers not usually on the menu to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 5 to 10 p.m. Sundays through September at The Harbor Club, 185 J St. $19.78. Reservations: (619) 696-3369.
Pat & Oscar's presents “Kids Eat Free Tuesdays” with any adult purchase of $5 or more, at all 19 Pat & Oscar's locations. (858) 695-8500 or patandoscars.com.
Wine and beer tastings
Wine Steals-Point Loma presents pinot noirs, 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at 2970 Truxtun Road. $5. (619) 221-1959.
Flight Night at the Top of the Plaza features Gloria Ferrer sparkling wines and fall fashion from White House/Black Market, 5:30 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Napa Valley Grille in Horton Plaza. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Reservations: (619) 239-8180.
Wine Street presents Australian wines from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. $15 with appetizers. Wine flights are available from noon to 7 p.m. Saturdays and by the glass for $7, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. (760) 431-8455.
Bacchus Wine Market & Tasting Room presents “90-plus Point Wines”, 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 22 and from 2 to 9 p.m. Aug. 23 at 647 G St. $20. (619) 236-0005 or bacchuswinemarket.com.
San Diego Wine Co. offers German rieslings, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at 7080 Miramar Road, Suite 100. $10. (858) 586-9463 or sandiegowineco.com.
The WineSellar and Brasserie presents wines from Bordeaux at its weekly wine-tasting lunch, 11:30 a.m. Aug. 23 at 9550 Waples St., Suite 115. $36 for the tasting; lunch is $12.50. Reservations: (858) 450-9557.
Grape Connections presents red wines from around the world, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 at 1130 Scott St. $5. (619) 523-6441.
The Country Cellars presents brats with Ballast Point beers, 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 at 4510 Highway 78, Julian. $6. (760) 765-0089.
Eno's Wine Tasting Room at the Hotel del Coronado offers a class on the histories, flavors and types of German wines, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at 1500 Orange Ave. $35. Reservations: (619) 522-8546.
VinVillage presents a “Summer Wine-Down” event where participants blend, then taste, 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at 6150 Lusk Blvd., Suite 105. $15 members online, $20 members at door, $20 non-members online, $25 non-members at door. vinvillage.com.
The fifth annual “A Taste of Oregon” presented by the San Diego chapter of the University of Oregon Alumni Association is from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Drive. $75 UOAA members, $85 nonmembers. Reservations: (800) 245-ALUM.
The Wine Cabana pours chardonnays, 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at 2539 Congress St., Old Town. $4 a glass. (619) 574-9463.
Mellow, a wine bar presents sauvignon blancs, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 26 at 2556 Laning Road, Liberty Station. $12. (619) 223-3348.
Wine Steals-Hillcrest offers Chilean wines, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at 1243 University Ave. $5. (619) 295-1188.
The Wine Encounter presents Estancia Vineyards, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at 690 University Drive, Hillcrest. $25. (619) 543-9463.
Dick Colangelo teaches “Wines of California,” a semester-long class with tastings, 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. Fridays beginning Aug. 29 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. $60 plus $85 materials. Must be 21. (760) 795-6704.
Orfila Vineyards presents a free tasting of its Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 34 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 13455 San Pasqual Road, Escondido. (760) 738-6500.
Cooking classes
“La Technique” meets from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at Cafe Merlot at the Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte. $50. Reservations: (858) 592-7785.
“Lemon Risotto, Grilled Vegetable Panini and Peaches in Spiced Wine,” a class offered by Art & Accents Italian Home & Gourmet, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at 7740 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. $25. Reservations: (760) 943-8221.
Pastry art classes taught by chef Michel Morlas of Patisserie du Soleil are offered on an ongoing basis in Loma Portal. sandiegocake.com or (619) 224-2253.
Do It With Icing, 7240 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. offers:
“Fondant Tiered Cake” with Linda Bills, 6 p.m. Aug. 22. $50.
“3-D Ladybug Cookie Workshop” with Susan Carberry, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 23. $60.
“Squirrels in Love Fondant Workshop” with Carberry, 2 p.m. Aug. 23. $65.
Reservations: (858) 268-1234.
Cooking With Class, 8290 Miramar Road offers:
“Cooking and Baking” with Bruno Albouze, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22. $59.
“Dining Favorites from Napa and Sonoma” with Nadia Frigeri, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27. $59.
“Terrific Tailgating” with Betsy G, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28. $59.
Reservations: (858) 578-2665.
Great News! Cooking School, 1788 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach, offers:
“Backyard BBQ Party” with Phillis Carey, 6 p.m. Aug. 22. $49.
“Hands-on Basic Sushi” with Mineko Moreno, 1 p.m. Aug. 23. $69.
“As Seen on San Diego Living” with Brian Malarkey, 6 p.m. Aug. 25. $59.
“Classic Sauces With a Twist” with Carey, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 26. $49.
“Glorious Summer Produce” with Moreno, 6 p.m. Aug. 26. $49.
“End of Summer Bash” with Diane Phillips, 6 p.m. Aug. 27. $49.
“Cheesecakes – Sweet and Savory” with George Geary, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 28. $44.
“Meat and Potato Salad” with Carey, 6 p.m. Aug. 28. $49.
Reservations: (858) 270-1582, ext. 3, or great-news.com.
The Kitchen Witch Gourmet Shop, 127 N. El Camino Real, Suite D, Encinitas, offers:
“Learn-a-Lunch” with Phillis Carey, noon. Aug. 22. $25.
“Back to School Healthy and Tasty Treats” with Rosanne Zinniger, 11 a.m. Aug. 23. $45.
“Asparagus, Artichokes, Chocolate and Strawberries” with Nadia Frigeri, 11 a.m. Aug. 26. $55.
“Labor Day Get Together” with Carey, 6 p.m. Aug. 26. $55.
“Beef on the Barbie” with Carey, 11 a.m. or 6 p.m. Aug. 27. $55.
Reservations: (760) 942-3228.
Macy's School of Cooking in the Mission Valley Homestore offers “The Art of Making Preserves” with executive chef Bernard Guillas of The Marine Room, noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 23. $10. Reservations: (619) 299-9811 ext. 4231.
Send information about food or wine events to: Caroline Dipping, Food Section, The San Diego Union-Tribune, P.O. Box 120191, San Diego, CA 92112-0191.
