LOCAL TASTINGS
REGIONAL FOOD AND WINE: German influence on Italy's Northeast. Chef J.D. Fratzke of the Strip Club restaurant in St. Paul, and wine enthusiast April Torzewski will host a multi-course dinner paired with wine. 6-9 p.m. next Thu. $65. Reservations required. The Chef's Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater. 651-351-1144. www.thechefsgallery.com. A WINE AFFAIR: Chef Benjamin McCallum presents Captain's List Wines of Three Sons Signature Cuisine. A sampling of what are considered foodie wines. 5:30-7:30 p.m. next Thu. $35-$40. St. Anthony Main Event Centre, 219 SE. Main St., Mpls. 612-870-0880. www.awineaffair.net.
GIN TASTING: Six different types of gin with dinner. 7 p.m. July 14. Muddy Pig, 162 N. Dale St., St. Paul. $18.98. 651-254-1030.
WINE TOUR OF NAPA AND SONOMA: Sommelier Leslee Miller compares wines from these regions. 6-9 p.m. July 14. $65. Reservations required. Cooks of Crocus Hill, 877 Grand Av., St. Paul. 651-228-1333. www.cooksofcrocushill.com. RIVERTOWN INN WINE DINNER: Chef Ray Wyatt presents a five-course dinner that highlights the tomato. 5 p.m. July 17 or 24. $80. Rivertown Inn, 306 W. Olive St., Stillwater. 651-430-2955. www.rivertowninn.com. HAVE AN EVENT?
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