Here we go again: back to the workweek.
Hopefully, you took advantage of one of the amazing food-related events this weekend. If not, you have yet another chance to fill your boredom and your appetite. From Belgian beer to half-price lasagna to summer wines, there's something for every palate in Broward and Palm Beach County this week.
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Monday
Beer Social Night
Beer is supposed to be a social thing. So, every Monday from 7 to 10 p.m., Coffee District hosts a social beer night aimed at bringing beer geeks together by sharing rare brews. Guests are encouraged to BYOCB (Bring Your Own Craft Beer), whether purchased or homebrewed. If you don't have your own, you can buy an on-site to share. Coffee District is located at 325 Northeast Second Ave. in Delray Beach. Call 561-455-0541, or visit mycoffeedistrict.com.
Craft Beer Dinner
Drinking copious amounts of beer tends to whet the appetite. You might as well grab a bite. On Monday, starting at 7 p.m., Riverside Market is holding a craft beer dinner. Get four beers paired with four courses for $40 per person.
Riverside Market is located at 608 SW 12th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-358-8333, or visit facebook.com/riversidemarket.
Tuesday
New Belgium Bike Giveaway and Launch Party
Winning is the best. And it's always nice to drink some beer. On Tuesday, July 30 at 6 p.m., Tap 42 is hosting a New Belgium launch party featuring never before tasted -- in Florida, at least -- brews and a raffle for a free Belgian bike. With every beer purchased you get a raffle ticket for a chance to win the bike. Time to drink like a winner.
Tap 42 is located at 1411 S. Andrews Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-463-4900, or visit tap42.com.
Summer Wine Pairing Dinner
Few things are more refreshing in summer than a nice chilled glass of wine. On Tuesday, from 6 to 10 p.m., 50 Ocean is featuring a summer wine pairing dinner with selections by well-known marine artist and wine connoisseur, Carey Chen. The five-course meal is $75 per person. Call 561-278-3364, or visit 50ocean.com.
National Lasagna Day
Pretty much everyday is a food holiday. For the most part, we really don't care. Today, however, is National Lasagna Day. Celiacs and lactose intolerants aside, that's something we can all appreciate. To celebrate, all Brio Tuscan Grille locations are offering half-off full-sized portions of its lasagna bolognese.
Various locations. Visit brioitalian.com.
Go Greek!
If you've ever seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you already know the Greek's invented everything -- wine included. On Tuesday at 6 p.m., Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy is holding a Greek wine tasting event. Andreas Afxendiou will introduce guests to five awesome Greek wines. The cost to attend is $40 per person. The tasting is tentative based upon interested. Call ahead.
Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy is located at 101 N. Clematis St. in West Palm Beach. Call 561-721-6000, or visit virginiaphilipwineshopacademy.com
Wednesday
Italian Food and Wine Pairing
Like everything else, Italian food is best with wine. On Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m., Marola's Trattoria is hosting a wine dinner with Bogle wines. The four course meal costs $55 per person.
Marola's Trattoria is located at 5822 S. Flamingo Road in Cooper City. Call 954-434-3420, or visit marolas.com.
Health Starts Here Raw Food Series: Dessert
For the most part, dessert is the least healthy part of any meal. Whole Foods Market Pembroke Pines is trying to turn that notion around. The store is teaching participants how to prepare raw desserts including raspberry nice cream, raw chocolate ginger stacked cake with frosting, raw berry crisp.
The class is free to attend. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Whole Foods Market Pembroke Pines is located at 14956 Pines Blvd. in Pembroke Pines. Call 954-392-3500, or visit wholefoodsmarket.com.
Thursday
3rd Annual White Coats-4-Care
Doctors are kind of important. And they kind of need to know how to use proper medical equipment. To help raise money for Florida Atlantic University's medical school students, Jazziz Nightlife is hosting a fundraising event on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost to attend is a $100 pledge or donation to the program.
Jazziz Nightlife is located at 201 Plaza Real in Boca Raton. Call 561-300-0730, or visit jazziz.com/jazziznightlife.
Heavenly Fish
Fish is one of those foods that tends to intimidate home cooks. Chef Jean-Pierre's Cooking School will exchange money for some advice. On Thursday at 7:30 p.m., the school is holding a fish-cooking class. For $70 per person, guests will learn to make polenta crusted snapper, crispy grouper, and salmon filets with the proper side dishes.
Chef Jean-Pierre's Cooking School is located at 1436 Federal Hgwy in Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-563-2700, or visit chefjeanpierre.com.
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