CULINARY CALENDAR

Consiglio’s Murder Mystery Dinner — “Give … Til it Hurts!” Dec. 15, doors at 6 p.m., dinner and show at 7, Consiglio’s Restaurant, 165 Wooster St., New Haven, reservations at 203-8654489, http://bit.ly/2cyB02Y $55 includes dinner and show (beverages, tax and gratuity not included). An interactive comedy show that goes on as you dig into a three-course dinner. “Chefs of Our Kitchen” Reception and Dinner: Dec. 6, 6 p.m., Gateway Community College, 20 Church St. (parking validated for the Temple Street Garage; bring ticket), 203-285-2617, $70. Gateway Community College Foundation welcomes Chef John Barricelli owner of SoNo Baking Co. Bakery & Cafe in Norwalk. Enjoy a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception and dinner while watching the chef demonstrate three recipes from his book, The SoNo Baking Company Cookbook: The Best Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Occasion. Guests will receive a copy of the book to be signed at the reception. The recipes demonstrated will be prepared and then served by Gateway Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students. Tickets at http://bit.ly/2j24HH9 Bourbons — Food — Cigars and Fire, Dec. 7, 6:30-9:30pm. Guilford Mooring, 505 Whitfield St., Guilford. 203-458-2921 www.guilfordmooring.com $75 per person, not including tax and tip. A donation of $5 from each ticket sale will benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. Reservations are required. Held in conjunction with Litchfield Distillery and the Owl Shop, the four-course dinner will be paired with bourbons and cocktails from the distillery. Each bourbon has been paired with a cigar from New Haven’s Owl Shop. Food courses include: Slow Cooked Ribs, Lightly Blackened Shrimp, Dry Rub Smoked Brisket and Maple Walnut Gelato. Tickets at: http://bit.ly/2hu7Dhc