Culinary Calendar

July 23, 2026 Updated Mon., July 27, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

By Erik Etherton erike@spokesman.com (509) 459-5434

Wine Wednesday Dinner Series: Sound Bites – Features band themed dinners paired with three featured wines. 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Nectar Catering and Events, 120 N. Stevens St. $37. 509-951-2096.

Neapolitan Style Pizza with Chef Curtis – Learn the techniques and recipes to make Neapolitan-style pizza at home. 5:45-7:45 p.m. Thursday. The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. $94. 509-328-3335.

Pastel de Nata (Custard Tarts) Cooking Class – Learn how to make a Portuguese egg custard tart. 5:30 p.m. Friday. Wanderlust Delicato, 421 W. Main Ave. $87. 509-822-7087.

JUST THE WURST Pairing Dinner – Features hand crafted artisan sausage paired with a selection of wine. 4-7 p.m. Saturday. Cellar & Scholar, 15412 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $25. 509-218-6226.

Ramen Made Simple – Learn how to make simple ramen. 11 a.m. Sunday. Williams-Sonoma, River Park Square, 808 W. Main St. Free. 509-455-3438.

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