Food & Wine Calendar

THURSDAY

Chef Aliza's Cooking Classes: Offers several classes, including Future Chefs Club What's for Lunch; Mommy and Me and Asian Cooking Series. Various days and per-class and per-series prices. Register in advance; 8441 SW 132nd St., Miami. 305-234-9002 or www.chefaliza.com

Food News & Views: Food Network's Alton Brown joins Linda Gassenheimer. Brown is celebrating 10 years on his show Good Eats and Gassenheimer a decade on the radio show. Fred Tasker gives his wine suggestions; 1:30 to 2 p.m., WLRN 91.3 FM. 800-743-WLRN-9576.

Fratelli Lyon's Apertivo in Milano: Free antipasti plus special drink selections; among the deals: $15 flight of three piccolos; 4-7 p.m., 4141 NE Second Ave., Miami. 305-572-2901 or www.fratellilyon.com

Miami Dream Dinner: Proceeds benefit Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation. Former President Bill Clinton receives the 2009 Humanitarian Award and serves as keynote speaker; 6 p.m., Fountainebleau, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; $250, $500 VIP tickets. 305-777-1817 or www.miamiforthedream.org.

Salads as a Meal: With chef Christian; 6 to 8 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center, 4001 Design Center Dr., Palm Beach Gardens; $40. 866-206-3840 or www.robbstucky.com.

Thirsty Thursdays Recession Decompression Series: Chilean and Argentine wines served with fresh ceviches and char-grilled skewers with wine educator Barry Alberts; 6 to 9 p.m.; Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill, 3067 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove; $20. 305-444-0216.

Wynwood Warehouse Organic Produce: Fresh produce and other specialties plus lunch available; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (also Tuesday-Friday); 4127 NW Second Ave. (just west of the Design District), Miami. themarketcompany.org

FRIDAY

Friday Wine Tasting Series at Angelo and Maxie's Steakhouse: Ten full-bodied reds and whites for rich winter meals served with appetizers and artisanal cheese hosted by Barry Alberts; 7 to 9:30 p.m., at The Mayfair Hotel & Spa, 3000 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove; $15. 305-793-3120.

SATURDAY

Great Taste of the Grove Food & Jazz Festival: Features food from Coconut Grove restaurants plus live music by Arts & Minds Jazz Ensemble, Arte Vivo, Joe Donato and Pocket Change and kids' activity area by Miami Science Museum; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (also Sunday); Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove. Free admission and public parking directly across the park next to Sonesta. 305-444-7270.

Join Us at the Table: Dr. Ian Smith, medical expert on VH1's Celebrity Fitness Club and founder of the 50 Million Pound Challenge, and Charmaine Campbell, an expert on dining etiquette, join hosts Nancy Ancrum and Robbie Bell, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Online at blogtalkradio.com/joinusatthetable.

Norman Brothers Produce Wine Tasting: Weekly wine tasting; noon to 3 p.m., Norman Brothers Produce, 7621 SW 87th Ave., Sunset East; free. 305-274-9363 or normanbrothers.com.

Special Wok Star Cooking Classes: Crash course in recipe-free, stir-fry technique with ingredient organization, work-space and cooking tips; noon to 3 p.m.; Arclinea Miami, 3140 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables; $55 per person (includes four dishes paired with Tiger beer). 305-865-9297 or www.eleanorhoh.com/Classes.html.

SUNDAY

Winter Backyard Barbecue with Kitty Petting: Includes barbecue meal, activities with prizes and kitty-petting time; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cats Exclusive, 6350 W. Atlantic Blvd., Margate; $20. 954-975-8349 or www.catsexclusive.org.

MONDAY

Coming of Age Celebration: Celebrate Seijin Shiki, a Japanese festival for all young women and men turning 21. If you come to celebrate your birthday on Jan. 12 or are already 21, you receive a free Penny Drink Card for a well drink or domestic beer of your choice; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., RA Sushi in South Miami, 5829 SW 73rd St., South Miami. 305-341-0092.

TUESDAY

Pizza, Pasta and More: Class that includes homemade sauces by chef Christian; 6 to 8 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center, 4001 Design Center Dr., Palm Beach Gardens; $40. 866-206-3840 or www.robbstucky.com.

WEDNESDAY

Campania Wine Theme Dinner: Chef Camia creates a menu paired with wines from this region of Italy; 7 p.m., Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; $79-$99. 305-913-3203.