• The whole family can work up an appetite for the holiday feast by running or walking in the 19th annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot that starts at Waterloo Park (12th & Trinity). Convenient parking in nearby state lots; proceeds benefit Caritas of Austin. Details, volunteer opportunities, and registration info at
www.thundercloud.com. Thursday, Nov. 26, 9:30am.

• Chef Jason Donoho continues his chef’s table series at FINO (2905 San Gabriel, 474-2905, www.astiaustin.com) with a multicourse brewmaster’s dinner featuring the brews of Real Ale in Blanco, with brewmaster Tim Schwartz in attendance. $85, reservations necessary. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6:30pm.

• Hosteria Verde Supper Club and Tipsy Texan present three evenings of innovative events for Flavors of Austin to benefit the Sustainable Food Center at the Monarch (801 W. Fifth). Each night will offer differently themed entertainment, unique menus, and signature cocktails. $45 per person nightly. For details, menus, and necessary reservations, go to www.hosteriaverde.com. Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 7-10pm.

• Cookbook authors Matt and Ted Lee will sign copies of their new book, The Lee Bros.: Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes With Down-Home Flavor (Clarkson Potter, $35), at BookPeople (603 N. Lamar, www.bookpeople.com) on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7pm.

• Texas-based wine importer Martin Ulisse Imports brings Luigi Colapinto, owner and winemaker of Terre Jovia Vineyards, to Austin for a series of wine-pairing events. Enjoy a multicourse dinner with Terre Jovia wines at Botticelli’s (1321 S. Congress, 916-1315, www.botticellissouthcongress.com). $35, reservations necessary. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7:30pm.

• Treat your taste buds to more than 45 examples of Michael Parker’s stellar collection of Scotch whiskies at Opal Divine’s seventh annual Scotch Whisky Festival at Opal’s Penn Field (3601 S. Congress, 707-0237). An appetizer buffet will be served; proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels & More. Tickets are $40 in advance (www.opaldivines.com) and $45 at the door. Thursday, Dec. 3, 7-10pm.

This article appears in November 27 • 2009.

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