On Thursday, November 19, at 6:00 PM, L’Auberge Chez François will host an exclusive five-course wine dinner featuring award-winning Linden Vineyards and special guest Samantha Law Wilde, winegrower at the renowned Virginia winery. Founded in 1983 by Jim Law in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Linden Vineyards has played a pioneering role in elevating Virginia’s wine industry through innovative growing techniques and exceptional European grape varieties. Now continuing her father’s legacy, Samantha brings her passion for vineyard-focused winemaking to the family business. Guests will enjoy an elegant five-course dining experience crafted by Chef Jacques and his team, thoughtfully paired with four award-winning Linden wines, celebrating the best of Virginia’s wine and culinary traditions. Tickets are $195 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Click HERE to grab your tickets.

Salamander Middleburg is launching Sheila’s Table, an intimate culinary series hosted by resort owner Sheila Johnson, with its inaugural experience November 15 through 17 featuring Chicago chef and entrepreneur Cliff Rome. The 3-day gathering will include hands-on cooking experiences, chef-led dinners at Harrimans, tastings, cocktails, and fireside conversations exploring the stories behind the food. Attendance is limited, and overnight packages are available. Each gathering will also support a charitable cause selected by the featured chef; salamanderresort.com

As part of ANU Museum’s global Challahfest, Sixth & I will host Beyond the Braid: Challah, Culture, and Identity on Sunday, November 8, at 6:30 p.m. Moderated by FOODISH founder Merav Oren, the conversation features James Beard Award-winning chef Pati Jinich and chef Alexander “Zoonder” Lachnish, exploring Jewish identity, memory, and culture through the tradition of challah. Guests can arrive at 5:00 p.m. for drinks and a challah lollipop decorating activity with Baked by Yael. Tickets are $12.00 for the panel or $22.00 with the reception; sixthandi.org

Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj’s restaurants are celebrating Diwali November 6 through 8 with festive menus and candle displays honoring the Festival of Lights. At Rasika West End, Chef Vikram Sunderam’s specials include Chicken Tikka Pista, Tandoori Sunehri Shrimp, Lamb Chop Posto Korma, and Palak Paneer Lasagna. At The Bombay Club, Chef Nilesh Singhvi is serving dishes like Avadhi Kebab, Crab Korma, Lobster Kaliya, Nalli Gosht, and a traditional dessert sampler. Specials will be available for dinner November 6 through 7 and lunch and dinner November 8; rasikarestaurant.com; bombayclubdc.com

James Beard Award-winning chef Paola Velez is teaming up with Stracci Pizza chef-owner Tom Cardarelli for a 3-night collaboration November 10-12 in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood. Inspired by NYC bodegas, the special menu features Chopped Cheese Pizza, Plantain Sticky Buns à la mode, and a few sweet surprises. Available starting at 5:00 p.m. each night until sold out, with limited quantities and walk-ins only; straccipizza.com

The 5th annual Wine & Dine returns November 12 through 13, bringing together celebrity chefs, local culinary talent, and exceptional wines and spirits in support of MedStar Health’s lung cancer research initiatives. The celebration kicks off November 12 with a Culinary Showcase at Bourbon Steak DC from 6:00 tp 10:00 p.m., featuring chef action stations, passed bites, and wine and spirit tastings from chefs including Michael Mina, Lorena Garcia, Douglas Keane, Quentin Welch, and Jillian Fitch. On November 13, guests can enjoy an intimate 4-course celebrity chef dinner with curated wine pairings; web.cvent.com

BoozeBruvas is bringing back Glass in Session, a series of hands-on cocktail classes featuring seasonal drinks, special guests, creative activities, and bites. Upcoming classes include Autumn Spice featuring Brotha Whiskey (November 8) and Friendssipping (November 19); eatonworkshop.com

Join Cork Wine Bar and Warren Leonard, National Sales Director of Weygandt-Metler Importing, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Cork Cleveland Park. They will help you taste and order holiday wines, explore Weygandt by the glass, and you will taste a Weygandt flight.

Join Cork Wine Bar & Market at their 14th Street location for an evening of delicious food, thoughtfully paired wines, interesting conversations. 16 seats only! 

Boxwood Winery is teaming up with award-winning Red Truck Bakery for a festive afternoon of wine and pie pairings from noon - 2:00 p.m. The event will feature four holiday-inspired sweet and savory creations from Red Truck Bakery, each thoughtfully paired with one of Boxwood’s award-winning wines. You will discover how the perfect wine pairing can enhance flavors and elevate the dining experience. Tickets are $65 per person, plus applicable taxes, fees and gratuities. Reservations can be made at www.cellarpass.com/events/easy-as-pie-wine-pairing-12545.