FOOD

Food and drink events: Cooking classes, wine tastings, more

Elaine Rewolinski
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
MobCraft Brewery has a beer dinner coming up.

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

The American Club Resort: Taste of Scotland, April 7. Attend the “Blended Beauties: World Class Blended Scotches and their Histories” tasting at The Winery Bar, the “Dram and Draft” seminar at the Horse and Plow, or enjoy a four-course dinner of Scottish fare preceded by traditional bagpipe entertainment and appetizers. Highland Drive, Kohler. Information and reservations: (855) 444-2838; americanclubresort.com

Apple Holler: Easter Prime Rib Buffet, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 1. Adults $28.95; children under 12, $14.95. Reservations required. Shop the Country Store for seasonal and Wisconsin products available for purchase year-round. 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant, (262) 884-7100; www.appleholler.com

Bartolotta Restaurants: Pricing is per person, plus tax and gratuity, unless stated otherwise. bartolottas.com

Bacchus, 925 E. Wells St. Reservations: (414) 765-1166.

  • An Evening with Dina Mondavi. March 19. $95.

Joey Gerard’s Supper Club, 5601 Broad St., Greendale. Reservations: (414) 858-1900.

  • STEAK*TACULAR. March 1-31.

Lake Park Bistro, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd. Reservations: (414) 962-6300.

  • Château Angélus Bordeaux Wine Dinner. March 1. $195.

Mr. B’s, 18380 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield. Reservations: (262) 790-7005.

  • All-you-can-eat Beefsteak Dinner. March 11.

Ristorante Bartolotta, 7616 W. State St., Wauwatosa. Reservations: (414) 771-7910.

  • Umbrian Wine Dinner: Arnaldo Caprai. Feb. 26. $89.

The Rumpus Room, 1030 N. Water St. Reservations: (414) 292-0100.

  • Young Guns Beer Dinner. March 22. $55.

Boerner Botanical Gardens: BREWtanical Series features Sweet Mullets Brewing, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 22. $15 general public; $10 FBBG members. Discover their history, process, and taste their beers. Registration recommended. You must be 21 to participate. Whitnall Park, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. Information: (414) 525-5653; boernerbotanicalgardens.org

Cedar Creek Winery & Settlement: Open House, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 10-11. Barrel tasting, cooking-with-wine demonstrations, Wisconsin cheese samplings. N70-W6340 Bridge Road, Cedarburg. (800) 827-8020.

Charles Allis Art Museum: Mad Hatter Tea Party, 3-5 p.m. March 3. Museum member $25; nonmember $30. Advance purchase required. Enjoy assorted teas, sandwiches and desserts, live music, and a performance of Lewis Caroll’s Mad Hatter’s tea party. 1801 N. Prospect Ave. (414) 278-8295.

Hales Corners Library: “The Tastes of Hales Corners” Wine & Beer Tasting, 6:30-9 p.m. March 1. $30 advance ticket; $35 at the door; $10 designated driver (food and soft drinks). 5885 S. 116th St., Hales Corners, (414) 529-6150.

Kenosha Restaurant Week: Downtown restaurants offer multi-course meals with special pricing through Feb. 25. Sixth Ave. and 56th St., Kenosha. (262) 842-5354; www.downtownkenosha.org/rw

Memories Ballroom Dinner Theater: Plated matinee dinner or evening buffets with show “Are You Sure?,” March 16-25. $40-$47. 1077 Lake Drive, Port Washington, (262) 284-6850; memoriesballroom.com/dinner-theater

Milwaukee West Suburban Christian Women’s Connection: Brunch, 9:30-11 a.m. March 19. $15. Davian’s, 16300 W. Silver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls. Reservation requested. Info: Lois, (262) 251-3841.

MobCraft Brewery: Beer Dinner with Tess, 6 p.m. March 7. $55. Five course dinner with food pairings from Tess. MobCraft owner and founder Henry Schwartz will speak about the beers, his brewery, and his brewing philosophy. Tess chef Martin Magana will discuss culinary choices paired with the beers. Info: Tess, (414) 964-8377; tess2499.com/what-s-happening

Pfister Hotel: Afternoon Tea, with seatings between 12:30 and 2 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Reservation required. Tableside tea blending with fresh scones, sandwiches and pastries. 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. (414) 935-5950, or email CustomerCare@marcushotels.com

Polish Center of Wisconsin: All You Can Eat Easter Brunch Buffet with two seatings at 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. April 1. $30 Adults; $12 children 12 and under. Complimentary champagne and cash bar. Reservations required; prepayment recommended. 6941 S. 68th St., Franklin. Information: (414) 529-2140.

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Baconfest MKE, noon-4 p.m. Feb. 25. $35. Sample a variety of sausages, snacks and treats made with Patrick Cudahy bacon. 1721 W. Canal St. baconfestmke.com

Ray’s Growler Gallery and Wine Bar: Tastings, seminars and special events. Registration required. 8930 W. North Ave., Suite G, Wauwatosa. (414) 258-9821; raysgrowlergallery.com/events/

  • Organic, Biodynamic, and Natural Wines. Feb. 27. $25.
  • Sláinte Irish Whiskey. March 6. $25.
  • Orin Swift Winery. March 13. $25.

Shully’s Cuisine & Events: Cuisine and Craft Beers from Around the World, 6:30 p.m. March 9 or 10. $45. Four course dinner pairing beers from Germany, Japan, Belgium, Scotland and California. 146 Green Bay Road, Thiensville, (262) 242-6633.

Uncorkt: Homemade Bread, Soup & Salad, 6 p.m. March 22. $30. Sample freshly made Artisan-style breads with wine pairings. 240 Main St., Racine. (262) 632-9463; uncorkt.com

Wade House Historic Site: Hearthside Dinners, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 24, March 17, and April 21. $55. Guests prepare a 19th-century meal on an open-hearth fire. W7965 State Highway 23, Greenbush. Advance reservation required. W7965 Highway 23, Greenbush. (920) 526-3271; wadehouse.org

CLASSES

Bay View Community Center: Gluten Free. 6:30-9 p.m. March 5. $18. Cooking classes, wine tastings, and healthy eating workshops. Registration required. 1320 E. Oklahoma Ave. (414) 482-1000; bayviewcenter.org

  • Ethnic Casseroles. March 8. $18.
  • Oregon’s Willamette Valley Wine Tasting. March 15. $25.

Boelter Superstore: Butchery with James Jens, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 28. $35. Learn how to buy and break down bulk cuts of beef and chicken. 4200 N. Port Washington Road. (414) 967-4333; boeltersuperstore.com/

  • Unicorn Cake. March 3. $50.
  • Knife Skills. March 21. $35.

Braise Culinary School: Single session, private and full semester classes are held at Braise Restaurant, 1101 S. 2nd St. Registration: (414) 212-8843, or email info@braiselocalfood.com.

Cooking with Class: Food demonstration classes by Staci Joers. Information: (262) 681-2908; complete schedule, including other locations, at cookingwithclass.us

Village of Caledonia: Classes meet 6:30-9 p.m. St. Michael’s Church, 4701 Erie St., Racine. (262) 681-2908.

  • Updated Irish for the Modern American Home. March 1.

Franklin Community Education & Recreation: 6:30-9 p.m. Franklin High School, 8222 S. 51st St., Franklin. (414) 423-4646.

  • Updated Irish for the Modern American Home. March 7.

Greendale Park & Recreation: 6:30-9 p.m. Greendale High School, 6801 Southway, Greendale. (414) 423-2790.

  • Updated Irish for the Modern American Home. March 13.

New Berlin Park & Recreation: 6:30-9 p.m. Hickory Grove School, 2600 S. Sunny Slope Road, New Berlin. (262) 797-2443.

  • Updated Irish for the Modern American Home. March 1.

Pewaukee Park and Rec: 6:30-9 p.m. Wagner Park, N31-W23320 Green Road, Pewaukee, (262) 691-7275.

  • Restaurant Knock-off Recipes from Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. March 14.

Polish Center of Wisconsin: 6941 S. 68th St., Franklin. (414) 529-2140.

  • A Bit of Bacon Luncheon. March 19.

West Allis Park & Recreation: 6:30-9 p.m. Nathan Hale High School, 11601 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis. (414) 604-4900.

  • Updated Irish for the Modern American Home. March 6.

Milwaukee Public Market: The Market offers both hands on and demonstration classes in the second level demonstration kitchen. Registration required. 400 N. Water St. (414) 336-1111; milwaukeepublicmarket.org

  • A Tour of Italy on a Small Plate with Chef Mimma. March 7. $89.
  • Easter Treats with Chelsea Zwieg. March 20. $30.
  • Whole Food Detox, March 21. $30.

Nicolet Recreation Dept.: Classes are held at Nicolet High School, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Road, Glendale. Prices vary for resident and nonresident. (414) 351-7566; rec.nicolet.k12.wi.us

The Village Cheese Shop: Classes are educational and fun. Reservation required. 1430 Underwood Ave., Wauwatosa. (414) 488-2099; www.villagecheesetosa.com

  • Fondue @ 5. Feb. 24. $13.
  • Sheep & Goat Milk Cheeses. March 7. $25.
  • Cheddar: Past & Present. March 14. $25.

Waukesha County Technical College: Noncredit cooking courses are held at 327 E. Broadway, Waukesha. (262) 691-5578; wctc.edu/

  • Cook an Indian Meal. April 3.
  • Sweet Side of Latin America. April 10.
  • Latin - Inspired Meals. April 24.

Send information about your event three weeks before the event or registration deadline (include a daytime phone number) to Food calendar, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, P.O. Box 371, Milwaukee WI 53201 or jsfeat@journalsentinel.com, with “Attention Food calendar” in the subject line. Complete listings at jsonline.com/fresh/food-recipes.