OUT OF THE KITCHEN

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Bartolotta Restaurants: Pricing is per person, plus tax and gratuity, unless stated otherwise. bartolottas.com

Bacchus, 925 E. Wells St. Reservations: (414) 7651166.

❚ Wine & Swine. Feb. 7. $85.

Harbor House, 550 N. Harbor Drive. Reservations: (414) 395-4900.

❚ Lobsterpalooza, through Jan. 26.

Lake Park Bistro, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd. Reservations: (414) 962-6300.

❚ Bordeaux-Napa-Cognac Tesseron Winemaker Dinner. Jan. 21. $135.

Blind Horse Winery: Riedel Tasting/Sensory Workshop, 3 p.m. Jan. 25. $100. A Riedel Expert will demonstrate the role a wine glass plays in wine enjoyment. 6018 Superior Ave., Kohler. (920) 467-8599; TheBlindHorse.com

Glorioso’s Italian Market: Beer, Cheese and Sausage Event, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23. $35 per person. Sample beer, cheeses, and house-made sausages. 1011 E. Brady St. (414) 272-0540; www.gloriosos.com

Mid-Continent Railway Museum: Elegant Dinner Trains feature four-course meal plus dessert, beverages and 90-minute ride through rural Sauk County. Reservations required. E8948 Diamond Hill Road, North Freedom. (800) 930-1385; www.midcontinent.org

❚ Snow Train. Feb. 15.

MKE Chili Bowl: Top chefs and restaurants compete for Milwaukee’s best chili award, 1-5 p.m. Jan. 26. $25 day of the event. Each ticket includes eight chili samples. Bring two nonperishable canned goods for two additional chili samples. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. (414) 687-5365; mkechilibowl.com

Trinity Lutheran Church: Meatball Dinner & Bake Sale, 4-7 p.m. Jan. 24. Scandinavian meatballs, lefse, cranberry relish, parsley buttered potatoes, rolls, corn, and tables of homemade pies and desserts, all served family style. Take-outs available. 2507 Fifth Ave., South Milwaukee.