Lucky Dog Results; Wine Dinners at Kiran's, Backstreet

CHARITYWIRE— Last night's Lucky Dog Benefit raised $21,754, according to organizer, pastry chef and former Top Chef: Just Desserts cheftestapant Rebecca Masson. Chefs who prepared courses included Philip Speer and Monica Glenn from Uchi, Ned Elliot from Austin's Foreign & Domestic and Ryan Lachane from Underbelly. [Eating Our Words]

HIGHLAND VILLAGE— Upscale Indian restaurant Kiran's will host a wine dinner with winemaker Jane Ferrari on October 25 at 6:30 p.m. The five-course dinner costs $135. Go here to see the courses and wines being served. [Eaterwire]

RIVER OAKS— Modern American restaurant Backstreet Cafe will celebrate its 29th anniversary Tuesday October 30 with a five course dinner. Sommelier Sean Beck will teach diners about the language of wine using the pairings with each course. Cost is $125. Details here. [Eaterwire]

Lucky Dog chefs [Photo Credit: Cathi Walsh/Facebook]