EVENTS/TASTINGS Wine, Cheese & Chocolate, Darling! Coming up The venerable Akron Civic Theatre is hosting its annual Wine, Cheese & Chocolate, Darling! tasting. More than 50 wines ranging from dry to sweet, domestic to imported and many others will be available. We have a list of the specific wines and vintages. It’s Saturday, Feb. 8. READ MORE PurpleBrown Farm Store hosts artisan cheese, cheeseboard event Learn about locally made, artisan cheeses and gather tips on composing cheeseboards at “Falling in Love with Cheese & Crackers” at PurpleBrown Farm Store in Peninsula. The store, which specializes in local farm and artisan products, is holding the social event from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7. Tickets are still available. READ MORE Edwins Too schedules benefit in wake of crash Edwins Too is holding a benefit dinner to support home skating clubs of the families of the victims in the recent horrific crash near Arlington, Virginia. The three-course meal with wine is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Edwins Too is in Shaker Square. READ MORE
Fat's Backroom to host dinner featuring Steinway Piano Gallery Fat’s Backroom, located in Todaro’s Party Center in Akron, is holding a five-course dinner that will showcase its high-tech player piano. Dishes will be paired with wines from all over the world. It’s Wednesday, Feb. 12. READ MORE Taylor Swift-themed wine tasting under way 750ml Wines in Akron is hosting a tasting of Orin Swift wines with the backdrop of Taylor Swift music. Nine wines from the California winery will be offered by 2-ounce pour, glass or bottle. The tasting runs through Friday, Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day. READ MORE Bourbon tasting set at Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton is holding a Bourbon tasting with two flights to choose from and an accompanying menu. Each flight has four different tastings from various distilleries, including Western Reserve Distillers. The tasting is Saturday, Feb. 15. READ MORE Local distilleries to be featured at Vodka Gala Taste CLE is bringing a Vodka & Martini Gala to Landerhaven event center in Mayfield Heights next month. The event will have 20 stations where representatives pour local and national vodkas or serve vodka-based cocktails. One brand may bring more than one vodka variety – for example, flavored -- to their table. The event is 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15. READ MORE Stout It Out Loud The annual Stout It Out Loud – a celebration of Stouts and oysters – is coming up Saturday, Feb. 15, at Butcher and the Brewer. The fest offers a variety of oysters paired with Stouts from local and out-of-region breweries. Price points vary for various food options. Butcher and the Brewer is 2043 E. 4th St., Cleveland. READ MORE Brewery tour coming up Angels on the Avenue’s annual bus tour to area breweries is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22. It is a round trip from Middleburg Height to five breweries. This year’s trek winds through breweries in Summit County and surrounding areas. It’s a benefit for St. Augustine Health Ministries. READ MORE Mac ‘n’ Cheese Throwdown set The annual Mac ‘n’ Cheese Throwdown, a tasting event of the classic comfort food, is coming up Saturday, March 1, in Cleveland. Restaurants put their spin on mac and cheese, and attendees get a chance to vote for their favorites, too. It’s also a benefit for charity. READ MORE | 