Fresh Made Dim Sum Wednesday, Feb. 16
Want an excellent way to celebrate getting through more than half of the work week? Come for a fresh made dim dum feast, cooking demonstration and pot sticker making contest at Standards of Excellence Appliance retailer with Chef Rachelle Boucher, the store’s culinary marketing manager. Some of the things on the menu include assorted pot stickers, “double happiness” shrimp and scallion pancakes, barbecue pork, and chicken stir fried noodles.

Wine & Dine for a Good Cause Saturday, Feb. 19
Santana Row’s Wine & Dine Around pairs exclusive shopping events with fine wine and cuisine in an effort to raise awareness of the impact of heart disease and stroke on women. More than a dozen Santana Row shops and restaurants will host exclusive in-store events featuring complimentary wine tastings, plus all participating retailers will offer 15 percent off available only to ticket holders.

Sip & Taste on President’s Day Monday, Feb. 21
Wondering what to do to celebrate President’s day? How about doing a little wine tasting and nibbling on special presidential goodies at Loma Prieta Winery in Los Gatos. Laird’s Applejack-filled chocolates from Chocolate Visions in Scotts Valley will be on hand to compliment the wine. Each chocolate bears the profile image of George and is filled with Applejack brandy, the most popular libation in colonial times. Other tasting rooms offering these goodies are MJA Vineyards and Poetic Cellars, so make a day of it.

Winemaker Dinner at James Randall Tuesday, Feb. 22
Come to restaurant James Randall for a last-Tuesday-of-the-month winemaker dinner with Joyce Vineyards of Carmel. Some of the things on the menu include crab risotto served with chardonnay, duck confit over a buttermilk waffle served with pinot noir, fennel crusted pork tenderloin in a pomegranate reduction with cabernet sauvignon and chocolate and hazelnut macaroons for a sweet finish.

Dishcrawl through San Jose Wednesday, Feb. 23
Dishcrawl-the event where adventurous eaters gather to discover new foods, offers a chance to discover downtown San Jose’s exotic side by taking you through several different cuisines all within walking distance. Some of the participating restaurants are Mezcal, the Oaxacan restaurant made famous by their fried grasshoppers; and MogoBBQ, the Korean BBQ taco truck specializing in items like the short rib sliders and kimchi quesadillas. And if you like karaoke and gourmet ice cream served out of a taco truck, Treatbot will be stopping by. It’s a chance to meet people and get to know your food neighborhood.