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Tonight, Oct. 25 American cheese and wine tasting, with Jeffrey Roberts, author of Atlas of American Artisan Cheese, who will present six aged cheeses from different regions of the United States, along with six American beers from the Foodery. $45. 6-8 p.m. at Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St. Call 215-665-1659 for reservations.

Chef Daniel Stern will prepare a five-course meal, all paired with grower Champagnes, at Rae restaurant in the Cira Centre.
Chef Daniel Stern will prepare a five-course meal, all paired with grower Champagnes, at Rae restaurant in the Cira Centre.Read more
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Tonight, Oct. 25

American cheese and wine tasting, with Jeffrey Roberts, author of Atlas of American Artisan Cheese, who will present six aged cheeses from different regions of the United States, along with six American beers from the Foodery. $45. 6-8 p.m. at Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St. Call 215-665-1659 for reservations.

Monday, Oct. 29

Cooking for life for people affected by cancer, with a focus on pumpkin recipes. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Wellness Community of Philadelphia in the Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland, Chamounix Drive in West Fairmount Park. Reservations should be made today by calling 215-879-7733.

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Nov. 1: Champagne dinner, featuring a five-course meal prepaired by chef Daniel Stern that includes chilled oyster consommé, smoked tuna with roasted sweetbreads, winter beans and lavender, guinea hen daube, and more, all paired with grower Champagnes. $150. 6:30 p.m. at Rae Restaurant, the Cira Centre, 2929 Arch St., 215-922-3839.cq

Tequila dinner, featuring four courses, each paired with a different tequila from the Herradura distillery. Tequila is available "up" or in a specialty cocktail. $50. Reservations available between 7-9 p.m. at Mission Grill, 1835 Arch St., 215-636-9550.

Philadelphia Whiskey Festival, with more than 80 spirits, including scotch, single malts, bourbon, whiskey, cognac, Canadian and Irish whiskeys and more in a wide variety of brands, as well as a silent auction and food; proceeds benefit Rittenhouse Row. $85 advance; $95 at door. 6-9 p.m. at the Crystal Tea Room in the Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East. For tickets, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.phillymag.com/whiskeyfestival.

Nov. 3: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Annual Bacchanal, featuring live and silent wine auctions, a champagne reception, live music, dinner by Jean-Marie Lacroix paired with Chateau Lynch Bages wines, and more. Recption begins at 6 p.m. at the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, 128 N. Broad St. Tickets start at $250. Many options are available. For more information, call 215-972-2037 or visit www.pafa.org/wineAuction.jsp.

Nov. 6: Hands-on small plates class, with tips for holiday entertaining, with chef David Grear. $70. 6:30 p.m. at Madsen Kitchen and Bath Design Center, 2901 Springfield Rd., Broomall. To register, call 610-649-9290.

Barry Zukerman

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