Restaurant Week

Columbus Restaurant Week will take place Monday through July 26.

Participating restaurants will be offering meal deals, many with three-course dinner specials ranging from $15 to $35.

The event will benefit the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit 614columbus.com/ restaurant-week.

Best wine selections

Ten central Ohio establishments have made the list in Wine Spectator magazine’s 2014 Restaurant Awards, which recognize the best wine selections.

Restaurants receiving the honor are Barcelona, M at Miranova, Mitchell’s Ocean Club, Mitchell’s Steakhouse Polaris, the Refectory, Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Smith & Wollensky in Columbus; Bel Lago in Westerville; the Oak Room in Granville; and Shaw’s Restaurant & Inn in Lancaster.

The 2014 list contains 3,748 restaurants spanning all 50 states and 80-plus countries.

Dinners & tastings

Jackson Family Wine Estates dinner ($40) featuring master sommelier Larry O’Brien, 6:30 p.m. July 24, the Hills Market, 7860 Olentangy River Rd.; 614-846-3220

Cooking classes

“Digestive and Cocktail Bitters” ($35), 3 to 5 p.m. July 26, Strongwater, 401W. Town St.; advance registration required at www.boline apothecary.com

“Korean Barbecue with Chef Laura Lee of Ajumama” ($40, or $35 for members), 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St.; advance registration required; 614-715-8022, www.fp conservatory.org

“Jams & Jellies” ($35, or $30 for members), 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 27, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St.; advance registration required; 614-7158022, www.fpconservatory.org

“Canning Jams and Jellies” ($45), 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Glass Rooster Cannery, 1673 S. Rt. 605, Sunbury; 614-499-2958, www.glassroostercannery.com

“Canning Pickles and More” ($55), 6 to 9 p.m. July 28, Glass Rooster Cannery, 1673 S. Rt. 605, Sunbury; 614-499-2958, www.glassroostercannery.com