Weeknight Specials 03/08/10-03/11/10

Image via Flickr user Jo-HWelcome back to the work week! Here are some evening events for your post-work enjoyment this week.

Monday, March 8, 7-8:30pm: Issaquah PCC Food Packaging Work Party held at Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank. “Help package bulk foods purchased with PCC Food Bank Program donations from PCC shoppers.” (Click here for more charitable and volunteer events.)

Tuesday, March 9, 6:30-9:30pm: Beer Tasting 101 at North Seattle Community College. “Do you feel like beer terminology has gotten a lot more complicated in the last decade? There are more choices today than ever and sorting through them can be daunting. The class will cover a wide range of classic beer styles, from golden Pilsners to black-as-night Stouts. We will sprinkle in a little bit of beer history and a basic overview of the brewing process. After tasting some of the finest local and European beers, you will be armed with enough knowledge to appreciate the complexities of today’s modern beer world.” $49 (Click here for more beer events.)

Wednesday, March 10, 6pm: Queso y Vino Wine Dinner at Art of the Table. Menu: “Scallop & Oyster Crudo, Citrus, Pear, Frisee Salad Remeage Les Vins de Vienne Blanc; Wild Mushroom Ragu, Creamy Polenta, Guanciale, Nebbiolo; Chickpea & Heirloom Bean Soup, Chorizo, Winter Greens, Olive Oil; La Huella de Adaras, Almansa '07; Duck Confit Cabbage Wrap, Currant & Carrot Cous Cous, Jus, Dom. de Font-Sane Gigondas '06; 7-hour Braised Leg of Lamb, Garlic, Pistachio-Herb Pesto, Patatas Revolconas, Villa Creces Ribera del Duero Tempranillo '05; Olive Oil Cake, Honey Ice Cream, Stewed Orange Compote; Chateau de Pena Rivesaltes Ambre Vin Doux. No food substitutions $75 (plus tax & gratuity) Call 206.282.0942 for reservations.” (Click here for more wine events or here for more cheese events.)

Wednesday, March 11, 6:30pm: Flavors from India: Simply the Most Loved Recipes. “Chef Anjali will demonstrate the techniques of making Indian food, while sharing information about Northwest ingredients and the best Indian products available locally. Indian born and raised, Anjali will share some fun experiences about the cuisine of India and have you sample some easy products from the area’s Indian store:  Naan, Samosa and ready to cook spice blends and products that can solve the mystery of cooking Indian food at home. This evening's menu will include: Rann (Whole Leg of Lamb (oven baked Lamb, marinated in yogurt and spices); Ambi Chutney: Mango chutney relish to enjoy with the Lamb; Jhinga Masala (Spice crusted Shrimp); Meva Pulao (Caramelized Onion Basmati Rice with Whole Nuts and Spices); Jeera Sabz : Seasonal produce cooked with tempered Cumin , onions and garlic; Mango Mousse (Mousse made with Alphonso mango pulp from India).” $85 (Click here for more Indian food events.)