Mangia e Bevi Ristorante's fifth annual charity event, BACIO (Because a Cure is Obtainable), will take place from Jan. 3 to 30. A three-course dinner menu will be offered for $40 featuring traditional Italian cuisine. $10 from each order will be donated directly to the Lions Gate Oncology Clinic and B.C. Children's Hospital oncology research in support of cancer research. The month ends with a special four-course dinner, paired with wines, and silent auction on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. Tickets: $100. Reservations: 6049228333 or www.mangiaebevi. ca. Mangia e Bevi Ristorante is located at 2222 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
The East Van Wine Academy will present three wine events hosted by wine writer and consultant Kurtis Kolt at the The Waldorf Hotel, 1489 East Hastings St., Vancouver. Schedule: Around The World in 80 Minutes, Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 6: 30 p.m., covering major countries, wine grapes, how to read labels, food pairing tips and more. East Van Wine Academy vs. Had a Glass, Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 6: 30 p.m. Kurtis Kolt and the Province's "wine guy" will compete to find the best bargains on store shelves. Blending Bootcamp, Tuesday, March 13 at 6: 30 p.m. A virtual tour and tasting through the Okanagan Valley co-hosted by Tinhorn Creek's winemaker Sandra Oldfield. Each event is $40. Today is the last chance to buy the "holiday three-pack" for $100. Info: www.eastvanwineacademy. com.
