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* When in Rome, eat as the Romans do? That's the plan for the "Vino Vitae" event that the National Constitution Center (525 Arch St.) will host from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 25 to celebrate its current exhibit, "Ancient Rome & America,"

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* When in Rome, eat as the Romans do? That's the plan for the "Vino Vitae" event that the National Constitution Center (525 Arch St.) will host from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 25 to celebrate its current exhibit, "Ancient Rome & America," which runs through Aug. 1. A five-course dinner will feature wine pairings from Italy's Mastroberardino winery. Max & Me caterers will prepare a meal that includes a classic risotto, seared cod with pappardelle and braised short ribs osso bucco. Tix are $149 a person and include an exhibit tour. Reservations and details at 215-409-6700 and www.constitutioncenter.org.

* Take advantage of our (finally!) snow-free roads and head to Bucks County March 21-26 for the first New Hope Restaurant Week. Three-course, $29.95 dinners will be served at 17 restaurants, including Triumph Brewing, the Logan Inn and the Golden Pheasant Inn in Erwinna. Info at www.newhope

chamber.com.

* Valentine's Day is long past, but who needs a holiday to indulge in one of the great culinary couplings, wine and chocolate? From 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 25, Morton's King of Prussia (Pavilion at King of Prussia Mall, 640 W. DeKalb Pike, 610-491-1900) will partner with Eclat Chocolate to pair five wines with Eclat goodies. The $35-a-person tab includes tax and gratuity. Come for dessert or do dinner or Morton's Bar Bites first. Reservations required.

* Going meatless for Lent? The recently renovated Italian BYOB Avalon Restaurant (312 S. High St., West Chester, 610-436-4100) offers a $40, four-course, fish-centric Lenten menu Fridays through April 2. All Friday dinners come with a complimentary craft beer and artisanal cheese course. A three-course, $25 brunch is on the menu for Easter Sunday, April 4. Bring your own vodka for the free Create-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar.

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