Food Calendar

Saturday, Jan. 19

"Meet the Cooper" winemaker's dinner

, featuring an address by Brian Wilson of Keystone Cooperage on the role of the barrel in quality wine production, includes four courses and wine pairings. $85 plus tax and gratuity. 7:30 p.m. at Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd., Washington Crossing, 215-493-6500, Ext. 19,

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Tuesday, Jan. 22

Italian wine dinner

hosted by Joseph M. Brandolo of Winebow, who will discuss the wines and regions of Italy. The five-course dinner includes such wines as Argiolas Costamolino, Coppo Gavi, Tramin Lagrein, and Falesco Pomele Rosso Dolce. $45 plus tax. 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400,

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Jan. 24: Executive women's healthy heart tasting

, a cocktail party featuring heart- healthy food samples from celebrity chefs, including Delilah Winder (Delilah's), Ellen Yin (Fork), Anne Coll (Susanna Foo) and TV chef Christina Pirello. Also, health screenings. The focus is on women, but all are welcome. $75 ($60 each for two or more tickets). Proceeds benefit the Sister to Sister Foundation. 6:30-9 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 10 Avenue of the Arts. For tickets, call 610-540-0184, Ext. 18.

Jan. 25: Nutrition for people affected by cancer

, with information about antioxidants in the diet of cancer patients and as supplements. Free. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Wellness Community of Philadelphia at the Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland, Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park. Reserve by Jan. 23 by calling 215-879-7733.

Jan. 26: Belgian-style beer celebration

, with representatives of area breweries and beers from each, including Iron Hill's Flemish Red, Stoudt's Dubbel, Stewart's Stumbling Monk, Flying Fish's Bourbon Abbey Dubbel, and more. Optional three-course meal with beer pairings ($40). Free admission; pay for what you drink and eat. 4 p.m. at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, 3 West Gay St., West Chester, 610-738-9600.

Jan. 27-Feb. 1: Center City District Restaurant Week

, featuring more than 100 Center City restaurants, each offering a three-course dinner for $35, exclusive of tax, gratuity and beverages. For a list of participating restaurants and contacts, visit

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phila.org.

Jan. 31: Wine and chocolate

, a sweetheart match, with wine educator Mark Cochard and master chocolatier Christopher Curtin of Éclat Chocolate discussing the characteristics of wine and chocolate and how they relate to each other, with tastings. $50. 7-9:30 p.m. at Chaddsford Winery, 632 Baltimore Pk., Chaddsford, 610-388-6221.

- Barry Zukerman