Tasting Room Clicquot Dinner; Messina Hof at Sullivan's

UPTOWN PARK— The Tasting Room will host a tasting dinner with Veuve Clicquot's Senior Winemaker, Cyril Brun, on Thursday October 11. Each of the six courses will be paired with a Veuve Clicquot champagne. The event is limited to 30 guests and costs $150, but each diner gets a bottle from Clicquot to take home. Details and tickets here. [Eaterwire]

GALLERIA— Also on Thursday October 11, Sullivan's Steakhouse will host a dinner featuring Texas winery Messina Hof. The menu includes passed appetizers and three courses with wine pairings for $75. Call (713) 961-0333 for reservations. [Eaterwire]

SIGNINGWIRE— With the Greek Festival this weekend, diners who want to make some of the classic dishes at home may appreciate the chance to meet cookbook author Diane Kochilas at Yia Yia Mary's this Monday October 8. Kochilas will be signing copies of her new book The Country Cooking of Greece throughout the day. Yia Yia Mary's will also serve dishes from her book, including special appetizers at dinner for $3.95. [Eaterwire]
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