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Ciao Bella Ristorante, the Italian bistro that suffered a fire last fall, is open again in the same locationa little house near UNIVERSITY VILLAGE. 5133 25th Ave. N.E., 206-524-6989.
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APRIL 25
If you can't be in Southwest France, you may as well pretend. Maximilien makes it easy tonight with a three-course Bordeaux dinner. Most are familiar with the region's wines, but do you know what a Bordeaux-style dinner looks like? Hint: lots o' seafood. Live classical guitar will accompany. $39. Seatings 6-6:30 p.m. and 8-8:30 p.m. 81A Pike St., 206-682-7270. PIKE PLACE MARKET
APRIL 27
Tonight, Il Banchetto: A Bite of Italian Life. Celebrate the food and wines of southern Italy at this Sicilian spring banquet. $75. 6 p.m. Salvatore Ristorante Italiano, 6100 Roosevelt Way N.E., 206-527-9301. UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
APRIL 28
Gene's Ristorante Italiano hosts a spring-themed wine dinner. The five courses include the likes of caramelized baby lamb chops and crisp potato gnocchi, carpaccios of tuna and striped bass, and desert crepes. Wines to match each course. $60. 6 p.m. 212 S. Third St., 425-271-7042. RENTON
MAY 3-4
Didn't get enough slurping in at the Anthony's Oyster Olympics in March? It's not too late. Head north to Blaine, Wash., for the second annual Shuckin' on the Spit Festival (800-770-7992, www.shuckinonthespit.com) or west to Hoodsport, Wash., for the Hood Canal Oyster Bite (www.hoodsportwa.com).
MAY 4
Fed up with "freedom fries"? So's Brad Inserra; so much so that he's decided to throw a special all-French evening at his Swingside Italian restaurant. A $75 ducat to "Cab Calloway's Cabernet Cabaret" gets you antipasti with champagne, lobster bisque, roast spring lamb, Roquefort salad, and cr譥 brl饬 all accompanied by suitable French wines and the vocal stylings of the cabaret quartet Rouge. 6 p.m. 4212 Fremont Ave. N., 206-633-4057. FREMONT
It's haute cuisine for the Hutch. Local celebrity chefs will prepare a six-course dinner with local wine pairings. Proceeds from the Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center Premier Chef's Dinner and a live auction will benefit the Center. $200-$250. 5 p.m. Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers, 1400 Sixth Ave., 206-621-9000. DOWNTOWN
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APRIL 23
Taste the extraordinary 2001 vintage German wines at Grape Choice. $5. 5:30 p.m. 220 Kirkland Ave. #6, 425-827-7551. KIRKLAND
APRIL 23-24
Oregonian Lisa Shara Hall will be at the Tasting Room to sign copies of her latest book, Wines of the Pacific Northwest: A Contemporary Guide to the Wines of Washington and Oregon. 5-8 p.m. April 23 and noon-3 p.m. April 24. 1924 Post Alley, 206-770-9463. PIKE PLACE MARKET
APRIL 24
Master of Wine Bob Betz of Woodinville's Betz Family Winery will share barrel samples of his cabernets. Advance registration required. $20. 5:30-8 p.m. Fremont Red Apple Market and Wine Bar, 3601 Fremont Ave. N., 206-633-3663. FREMONT
Enjoy pinot noir from Oregon's Domaine Serene with dinner at Canlis this evening. $125. 6:30 p.m. 2576 Aurora Ave. N, 206-283-3313. QUEEN ANNE/AURORA
Sample wines of Spain tonight at Esquin Wine Merchants. Free. 5-6:30 p.m. 2700 Fourth Ave. S., 206-682-7374. SODO
APRIL 26-27
The Washington Wine Tours wagon is heading to the Yakima Valley for a spring barrel-tasting day tour. Hop aboard and visit Sagelands Vineyards, Bonair Winery, Yakima Cellars, and others. Imbibe as many glasses as you desireWWT is your designated driver. $69 per day. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 206-794-0562, www.washingtonwinetours.com
Taste the wines of Woodward Canyon and second label Nelms Road today at Fremont Red Apple Market and Wine Bar. $5. 3-6 p.m. 3601 Fremont Ave. N., 206-633-3663. FREMONT
APRIL 27
Seattle wine lovers have got a bad case of Aussie madness this month, and things at Brasserie Margaux are no different. Give into the urge (everybody else is doing it) at this five-course Australian-themed wine dinner. $75. 7 p.m. 401 Lenora (in the Warwick Hotel), 206-777-1990. BELLTOWN
Taste wines from Harlequin Wine Cellars, the little, autonomous, Maple Valley winery. Free. 2-8 p.m. The Tasting Room, 1924 Post Alley, 206-770-9463. PIKE PLACE MARKET
APRIL 30
Join Paul Beveridge (what an apt name) of Madrona's Wilridge Winery for a seven-course wine dinner at Lynnwood's Cinnamons Grill. See how his reds pair with Cinnamons' Indian cuisine. $65. 6 p.m. 4926 196th St. N.W., 425-670-1000. LYNNWOOD
Meet L'Aventure Winery maker Stephan Asseo and taste the wines he brought with him from Paso Robles, Calif. $10. 5:30 p.m. Grape Choice, 220 Kirkland Ave. #6, 425-827-7551. KIRKLAND
MAY 1
Meet John Bookwalter of the Tri-Cities' Bookwalter Winery and taste his wares. Free. 5-7 p.m. Seattle Cellars, 2505 Second Ave., 206-256-0850. BELLTOWN
MAY 2
Lisa Dupar Catering hosts a wine dinner with Sonoma wines and a menu based on northern California artisan cheeses. $65. 7-9 p.m. 17825 N.E. 65th St., Suite A-140, 425-881-3250. REDMOND
MAY 3
Prosser maker Ray Sandidge (of Kestral Vintners) will pour samples of his own label, C.R. Sandidge, today at Fremont Red Apple Market and Wine Bar. $5. 3-6 p.m. 3601 Fremont Ave. N., 206-633-3663. FREMONT ORGANI-CITY
APRIL 27
Tour the Essential Bakery with head baker George Depasquale. Then meet beyond-organic chicken farmer Joel Huesby of Thundering Hooves Ranch and hear his story. Hosted by the Chefs Collaborative Seattle chapter. $10 includes snacks. 4-6 p.m. 1604 N. 34th St., 206-284-8687. WALLINGFORD
