Single Malt and Scotch Whiskey Extravaganza
Tuesday, November 7th, Fairmont Hotel
How could you miss an event so good they call it an “extravaganza?” Not to mention that this particular extravaganza also features dinner and cigars and just may be the best way to spend election night. After you vote, of course.
950 Mason St. (at California),(415) 772-5000,
www.smwsa.com

Tre Bicchieri Wine Dinner
Tuesday, November 7th, Vivande Porta Via
Roccolo Grassi winemaker Marco Sartori will pour some of his award-winning wines to accompany a multicourse dinner at Vivande. Being full never felt this good.
2125 Fillmore St. (at California), 415-346-4430,
www.vivande.com

Fondue Class
Tuesday, November 7th, Cheese School of San Francisco
A mainstay of 1970’s entertaining; fondue is making a serious comeback. Make sure you know all you can so you’ll be able to keep up.
1555 Pacific Ave. (at Polk),415-346-7530,
www.cheeseschoolsf.com

Plumpjack Wines: Champagnes for the Holidays 
Wednesday, November 8th, Matrix Fillmore
There can be no better way to gear up for the holiday season than to taste champagne with PlumpJack Wine Director Gillian Ballance.
3138 Fillmore St. (at Greenwich), 415-346-9870,
www.plumpjack.com

Bartholomew Broadbent on Broadbent Port and Madeira
Wednesday, November 15th, Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant
Let Bartholomew Broadbent inform and entertain you as you sip port with all the other swells.  
Ferry Building,One Embarcadero (at Market),415-391-9400,
www.fpwm.com

The Gourmet Wine Cellar  
Thursday, November 16th, Ferry Building
The Northside is a proud sponsor of this event featuring munchies from The City’s top restaurants, including Bacar, A16, and Town Hall, along with a cooking demonstration and book signing by Gourmet Executive Chef Sara Moulton. 
The Embarcadero (at Market), 877-490-3337,
www.gourmetscoop.com/WineCellar

WineCellarTaste and Tribute
Friday, November 17th, Four Seasons Hotel
Twenty-two of the Bay Area’s most talented chefs will prepare four course meals for you while you sip wines from Napa’s Shafer Vineyards. And because you’re a giver, you’ll be doing all this to benefit the Tibetan Aid Project.
757 Market St.(at 4th), 800-338-4238,
www.tibetanaidproject.org

Thanksgiving Dinner at Moose’s 
Thursday, November 23rd, Moose’s Restaurant
Can’t get home for the holiday? Well, let Moose’s in North Beach show you the comforts of home, including leftovers for everyone, but without any of the family dysfunction.  
1652 Stockton St. (at Filbert), 415-989-7800,
www.mooses.com

And a couple of events to compel you to get across town:

Champagne and Sparkling Wine Class
Saturday, November 11th, CAV Wine Bar and Kitchen
Did you ever think school could be like this?  You’ll taste sparkling wines and be well prepared to plan your bubble-infused holiday parties. That certainly beats 10th grade trigonometry.  
1666 Market St. (at Gough),415-437-1770, 
www.cavwinebar.com

Anthony Bourdain in conversation with Isabel Duffy 
Monday, November 20th, Herbst Theatre
Does anyone make food more entertaining than Anthony Bourdain? Join the host of the widely popular Kitchen Confidential for an in-person chat and decide for yourself.  
401 Van Ness Ave. (at McAllister), 415-392-4400, 
www.cityarts.net