Food and drink events: Dec. 19-28
Eat and drink for a cause
Saturday: Women’s Alliance Holiday Tri-State Talent Spectacular, 4-8 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington. Talent show showcasing local acts. Benefits Empowering Youth. $52 cocktail hour, $32 general, $18 ages 13-18, $10 ages 9 and under. 859-957-1940; www.womensallianceinc.com.
Sunday: All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Halker-Flege American Legion Post 69, 9000 Reading Road, Reading. Includes omelets to order, ham, goetta, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, fruit cocktail, milk, juice and coffee. Bake sale benefits legion and auxiliary programs such as scholarships and helping veterans in the community. $8, $4 children. 513-733-9926.
Wednesday: Fiddler on the Roof, 5:15 p.m., Kenwood Theatre, 7815 Kenwood Road. Interactive sing-along event. Begins with Chinese buffet prepared by Oriental Wok. Film event begins at 6:30 p.m. Fiddle music by Shari Lauter, music director and composer, Global Water Dances-Cincinnati. Benefits Loveland InterFaith Effort. $25, includes buffet. 513-984-4488; lovelandinterfaitheffort.org.
Dining events
Friday-Saturday: Fork + Bottle Series, 5:30-10 p.m., Metropole, 609 Walnut St., Downtown. Guest brewers, distillers and winemakers create special pairings for dinner menus prepared by chef Jared Bennett. Featuring sparkling wines and cocktails. Ages 21 and up. $55. 513-578-6660; www.metropoleonwalnut.com.
Friday: Fish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., Dennis Johnson VFW Post 6562, 1596 Ohio 131, Milford. Fish sandwiches, chicken fingers or six-piece shrimp dinner. Includes coleslaw and French fries. Carryout available. $6-$6.50. 513-575-2102.
Saturday: Christian Moerlein Brew HO HO HO Dinner Cruise, 6-9:30 p.m., BB Riverboats, 101 Riverboat Row, Newport. Includes four-beer tasting of some of Christian Moerlein’s premium and seasonal brews. Buffet full of holiday favorites and festive music. $55, $38 children. Sightseeing only: $26, $17 children. 859-261-8500; www.bbriverboats.com.
Sunday: Brunch, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Cobblestone Village Cafe and Gift Shop, 10 N. Main St., Waynesville. Gourmet creations. $15. 513-897-0021; www.cobblestonevillageandcafe.com.
Sunday: Jingle Belle Brunch Cruise, noon-3 p.m., BB Riverboats, 101 Riverboat Row, Newport. Belle of Cincinnati two-hour cruise on Ohio River. $40, $23 children. Sightseeing only: $20, $14 children. 859-261-8500; www.bbriverboats.com.
Wednesday: Christmas Eve Dinner, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Parkers Blue Ash Tavern, 4200 Cooper Road. Free. 513-891-8300; www.parkersblueash.com.
Wednesday: Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise, 5:30-7:30 p.m., BB Riverboats, 101 Riverboat Row, Newport. $40, $20 children. Sightseeing only: $26, $17 children. 859.261.8500; www.bbriverboats.com.
Wednesday: Feast of Seven Fishes, 4:30-10 p.m., Bella Luna, 4632 Eastern Ave., Linwood. Traditional meal of Southern Italy. Reservations required. 513-871-5862; www.bellalunacincy.com.
Wednesday-Thursday: Christmas Holiday Menu, 5 p.m. Wednesday, noon-6 p.m. Thursday, La Petite France, 3177 Glendale Milford Road, Evendale. Three-course menu. $44.95, $15 ages 5-12. 513-733-8383; www.lapetitefrance.biz.
Thursday: Madisonville Community Christmas Day Dinner, noon, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5433 Madison Road, Madisonville. For any and all who would like to attend, especially anyone or any family alone or in need. Hot meal, Christmas caroling, activities for children and gifts for everyone. Free. 513-271-4147.
Dec. 27: Manna Mission Meal, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Erlanger United Methodist Church, 31 Commonwealth Ave. Free dinner and groceries. 859-727-2136.
Dec. 28: All You Can Eat Breakfast, 8-1 p.m., Fort Thomas Masonic Lodge No. 808, 37 N. Fort Thomas Ave. Eggs, ham, bacon, goetta, spam, bologna, potatoes, grits, pancakes and waffles with strawberries and blueberries and whipped cream, toast, white or wheat, juice, milk, coffee, tea. $7, $4 children. 859-442-9050.
Drink tastings
Friday: Wine Tasting, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nature Nook Florist and Wine Shop, 10 S. Miami Ave., Cleves. Casual wine tasting with light snacks and conversation. Includes five wines from boutique wineries around the world. Ages 21 and up. $6. 513-467-1988; www.naturenookonline.com.
Friday: Friday Evening Tasting, 6-8 p.m. (New Year’s Eve Wine Picks.), Remke Market, 3872 Paxton Ave., Oakley. $5 for five samples and snacks from deli and bakery. 513-619-5454.
Saturday: Snow on the Vine Holiday Wine Sampling, noon-4 p.m., Harmony Hill Vineyards and Estate Winery, 2534 Swings Corner Point Isabel Road, Bethel. Tasting Bar. Favorites available for sampling including Rhapsody and Bluegrass. Dessert wines served in chocolate cordial cups. 50 cents per sample. 513-734-3548; www.hhwines.com.
Saturday: Made In Cincinnati, 1-6 p.m., Woodstone Creek Winery & Distillery, 4712 Vine St., St. Bernard. Select from 13 craft spirits, 17-24 varieties of artisan wine, mead and port. Ages 21 and up. $6-$20. 513-569-0300; www.woodstonecreek.com.
Cooking classes
Saturday: Healthy Cooking Classes, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road, Silverton. Peachy Seiden discusses nutrition and health while preparing two delicious, simple and easy meals. Ages 18 and up. $30. Registration required. 513-315-3943; www.peachyshealthsmart.com.
Saturday: Sushi Rolling and Dining, 7 p.m., Sushi Cincinnati, 130 W. Pike St., Covington. $25 per person, three rolls, includes training and BYOB, reservations required. Reservations required. 513-335-0297; www.sushicinti.com.