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Paso Robles Wine Tasting Class at Central Wine Saturday, August 15 Sample Paso Robles wine country this Saturday during Central Wine's monthly wine tasting class. From 3:30 to 5 p.m., participants will taste eight different varietals from Paso Robles while enjoying savory small-bite pairings. Reservations made before the event mean...

By Cal Faber

August 13, 2015

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Paso Robles Wine Tasting Class at Central Wine
Saturday, August 15

Sample Paso Robles wine country this Saturday during Central Wine's monthly wine tasting class. From 3:30 to 5 p.m., participants will taste eight different varietals from Paso Robles while enjoying savory small-bite pairings. Reservations made before the event mean a discounted fee of $35, while entry will cost $40 on the day of. Participants can also look forward to 15 percent off all bottles tasted during the class. For additional details, visit Central Wine online or on Facebook.

Cooking Class with Joanie Simon at Luci's Healthy Marketplace
Sunday, August 16

This Sunday, join local food blogger Joanie Simon at Luci's Healthy Marketplace for a '50s Diner Classics cooking class. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., attendees will learn how to make the ultimate patty melt, crispy oven-baked fries, and strawberry malts. Extra dinner-themed bites will be served to students during the class. Tickets cost $39.99 per attendee and can be purchased online. For more information on Luci's Healthy Marketplace cooking classes, visit Luci's online or on Facebook.
Porchetta Day at Salty Sow
Sunday, August 16

Forget brunch, Sundays at Salty Sow are reserved for the mighty porchetta. Served with arugula salad, fingerling potatoes, red peppers, shaved fennel, and green herb sauce, the chef's special porchetta costs $17, and is available only on Sunday. For more details about Salty Sow or to view the full dinner menu, visit the restaurant online or on Facebook.

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