� Anniversary Celebration Lucky Draw Andiamo Ristorante commemorates eight years in business with a drawing to win a bottle of Bressan Pinot Nero ($70 value). Fill out a Lucky Draw card or drop off a business card at the restaurant by Aug. 31. Winner will be announced Sept. 10. Andiamo Ristorante, 2521 Rutland, 719-3377.

� Sumptuous Sanctuaries Runway Underground presents an evening of food, wine, and fashion, free and open to the public. For a $20+ donation, VIP seating and more are available. Buy event and $5 raffle tickets at www.rwueventtickets.webs.com. Thu., Aug. 9, 6:30-8:30pm. Twin Liquors, 1000 E. 41st, 451-7400.

� 101+ Knife Skills Workshop Ethan Hamme of Messermeister Cutlery will teach you how to handle knives like a pro in this 75-minute class. Learn to grip, chop, cut, dice, slice, julienne, chiffonade, mince, peel, coarse cut, puree, and more. $15; reserve by phone. Sat., Aug. 11, 9:30 & 11:30am. Faraday’s Kitchen Store, 1501-A RR 620 N., 266-5666.

� Julia Child Dessert Tribute Trace pastry chef Janina O’Leary honors her mentor with a special dessert – Profiteroles with Bourbon Pecan Ice Cream – available during the week of Child’s birthday. Bon appétit! Mon.-Sat., Aug. 13-18. Trace at the W Hotel, 200 Lavaca, 542-3660.

� Man Food Fire: The Evolution of Bar­be­cue Barbecue master and cookbook author Steven Raichlen offers an informative presentation about the evolution of meat cookery. For more information on Raichlen’s appearance and a review of his latest book on cooking ribs, check out Mick Vann’s story “Steven Raichlen Riffing on Ribs II” at austinchronicle.com. Tue., Aug. 14, 7pm. Bullock Texas History Museum, 1800 Congress, 936-4649. Free. www.thestoryoftexas.com.

� Wine Dinner with Chef Rino Lanzalotti Enjoy a six-course dinner paired with wines at Chef Rino’s newest restaurant. $45, prepaid. Seating is limited to 30 guests; reserve by phone. Tue., Aug. 14, 6:30-8:30pm. Tavern on Main, 116 N. Main, Buda, 295-0121.

� Summer Date Night Enjoy a five-course dinner prepared by chef Albert Benitez with wines from Best Vineyards presented by Mike Patton. $65, all inclusive. Email for reservations. Thu., Aug. 16, 6:30pm. Cover 3, 2700 W. Anderson, 374-1121. events@cover-3.com.

This article appears in August 10 • 2012.

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