Culinary Calendar

The Spokesman-Review 10th Annual Food Drive - Fill the yellow donation bag that was in today’s newspaper with nonperishable foods. For a list of food items, visit www.2-harvest.org. Put your bags out Friday evening where your carrier leaves your newspaper, and they will be collected on the Saturday morning . Contributions also will be accepted at any fire station in Spokane, Spokane Valley and North Idaho. (509) 459-5071.

Elks Spaghetti Dinner - Sponsored by Spokane Valley Elks Lodge. Friday. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. (509) 926-2328.

The Perplexing World of Pinot Noir - Find out why this grape is considered the holy grail of wine makers the world over. Reservations and prepayment requested. Friday. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $25. (509) 343-2253.

Just Jerry’s and Roosevelt Elementary School Pancake Feed - The restaurant will host a pancake feed with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Roosevelt Elementary Parent Teacher Group. The plate includes two pancakes, scrambled eggs, two sausage links, milk or coffee. For ticket information, call Roosevelt Elementary. Saturday. 8-11 a.m., Just Jerry’s Restaurant, 1228 S. Grand Blvd. $5. (509) 354-4040.

Mom and Pop Breakfast (Pride Event) - Presented by Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. Pancakes, blueberry pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, coffee and juice. $5 suggested donation goes toward gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender scholarships. Saturday. 9-11 a.m., The Merq, 706 N. Monroe St.

Fifth Annual Taste Washington Spokane - Food and wine festival, featuring fine wines from 100 Washington wineries all over the state as well as Washington’s epicurean bounty from 30 regional restaurants. Sunday. Davenport Hotel, 10 N. Post St. $75. (206) 667-9463, ext. 217.

Hawaiian Days - Presented by Brotherhood of Friends. Reservations requested. Dinner, 6-8 p.m., dancing, 6:30-10:30 p.m., music by Variety Pak. June 16-17. 933 W. Third Ave. (509) 624-5159.

Stem and Stein Benefit - Wine and beer tasting event to benefit Spokane AIDS Network. Sample wines and beers from Spokane, the Inland Northwest, Washington, California, Oregon and imported selections from around the globe. Live entertainment, live and silent auctions, raffles and a wine store. Benefits the Spokane AIDS Network. Italian Bistro Wine Dinner sponsored by Small Vineyards at 6 p.m. Wine and beer tasting party open to the public at 7-10 p.m. June 16. Northern Quest Casinos Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Tasting only, $35/advance, $40/door; $100/dinner and tasting. (509) 838-1170.

Summer Whites - Sample eight wines including viognier, sauvignon blanc, pinot gris, chardonnay, Riesling and more. Reservations and prepayment requested. June 16. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20. (509) 343-2253.

Washington Brewers’ Festival – Father’s Day beer festival presented by Washington Brewers Guild. Offering a variety of family entertainment and the largest selection of craft beers in Washington. Adults can enjoy microbrews and meet brewers while kids get their faces painted or make a gift for their dads at the kids craft booth. Indoors and outdoors - rain or shine. June 17-18. Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion and Lawn, Seattle. $5 tasting cup plus $2 per beer taste for Beer Garden (21 and over only). All-age family area admission $5.

Pancake Breakfast - Menu consists of scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and all the pancakes you can eat. June 18. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $4.50/adults, $2.50/age 6 and younger. (509) 326-9211.

Farmers’ Market for Life - Two-day class with Chef Peter Tobin from the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy. Discover ways to integrate the farmers’ market into your lifestyle and daily cooking. Watch and discuss a film about sustainable agriculture, visit the farmers’ market and learn how to cook using seasonal foods, enjoy lunch and hear local experts speak about the food and agriculture issues facing our community. Call to register. June 20-21. $40. (509) 533-8892.

The Art of Tasting: Food and Wine - Introducing the finer points of pairing wine with food over an eight-wine, four course meal. June 20. 6 p.m., Beverly’s, Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene. $100. (800) 688-4142.

Advanced Wine Enthusiasts Class - Learn how to build your own private cellar, decanting, how to buy wine, storage and aging. Taste premium wines matched with dishes created to balance or contrast each wine. June 21. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. $35, must be purchased in advance. (509) 624-1349.

Farmers’ Market Wine Dinner - Enjoy the summer solstice with a five-course dinner featuring produce from the farmers’ market prepared by chef Brian Hutchins. Paired with five wines and commentary by Vino! owner John Allen. RSVP requested. June 21. 6:30 p.m., Mizuna, 214 N. Howard St. $65. (509) 747-2004.

10 Great Wines Under $10 - Presenting 10 fantastic white and red wines. Reservations and prepayment requested. June 23. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $18. (509) 343-2253.

Walla Walla Boutique Reds - Balanced, beautiful and affordable wines from Walla Walla. Reservations and prepayment requested. June 30. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $25. (509) 343-2253.

Farm Fair - Third annual fair seeking vendors of crafts, food and antiques. July 1-2. MaryJanes Farm, 1000 Wild Iris Lane, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-6819.

All Spokane Valley Picnic and Barbecue - In cooperation with the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, a day of celebration, food, games, music and fellowship. Music starts at 6 p.m. with classic sounds of Junior Cadillac. July 15. Pavillion Park, corner of Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 362-4039.

The Art of Tasting: Vive Italia! - Four-course menu by Chef Jim Barrett featuring foods, dishes, olive oils and cheeses. Tasting younger and older wines from Piedmont, Tuscany and Veneto. July 18. 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene. $100. (800) 688-4142.

Hillyard Senior Center Ice Cream and Strawberry Social - Includes sweet treat and entertainment. July 19. 1-3 p.m., Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. $3. Reservations requested. (509) 482-0803.

Pig Out in the Park - Moses Lake - Organized by the Six Bridges Arts Association in cooperation with the Grant County Tourism Commission and the City of Moses Lake. Featuring 25 booths, over 125 different food items, and prices no higher than $6.95. Free entertainment daily. July 20-23. McCosh Park, Moses Lake. (509) 921-5579.

2006 Bite of Seattle - 25th anniversary with more than 60 restaurants. Hours are Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 21-23. Seattle Center, Seattle. Free admission. (425) 283-5050.

The National Lentil Festival - Aug. 18: 6-11 p.m., Friday Night Street Fair, featuring the big bowl of free lentil chili for everyone, live music with a street dance, beer garden, games for the whole family and a great selection of food, arts and crafts and information booths. Aug. 19: 8 a.m., the Tase T. Lentil 5K Fun Run and the Lentil Pancake Breakfast; 9 a.m., the Tour de Lentil 100K bike ride; 10 a.m., 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament; 11 a.m., Grand Parade; noon, legendary Lentil Cook-off; 2 p.m., Boards and Blades Competition at the Pullman Skate Park; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lentil Lane Food Court, Lentil Land Children’s Area, Farm Exhibit, Lentil Gallery Arts and Crafts Fair; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Microbrewery Tasting Tent. downtown Pullman. (800) 365-6948.

The Legendary Lentil Festival Cook-Off - 18th annual event, with cash prizes for top six places, $100-1,000. Main dishes, breads, salads, desserts, soups, side dishes and snacks. Top six recipes will be tasted and judged by the first 400 attendees at the festival held in Pullman on Aug. 19. Recipes must be postmarked by July 7, to National Lentil Festival, 415 N. Grand Ave., Pullman, WA 99163. Applications available at www.lentilfest.com. Aug. 19. Noon., downtown Pullman. Free. (509) 334-3565.