� Food Palooza at Cherrywood Art Fair In addition to original artwork by more than 100 artists, live music all day, and kids’ activities, this year they’ve got a food-truck court with Bake Austin, Elixer Coffee, mmmpanadas, Fresh Off the Truck, and more. Sat.-Sun., Dec. 8-9, 10am-5pm. Maplewood Elementary, 3808 Maplewood.

� Glass2Plate Seasonal Farm Dinner & Tour Dirk and Matt showcase local food in a multicourse meal with wine pairings on the grounds of historic Boggy Creek Farm, following a 5pm farm tour. Thirty seats available; reserve via email. Sat., Dec. 8, 5pm. Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons. $135, all inclusive. dirk@glass2plate.com.

� Decking of the Cellars Luncheon at Fall Creek Celebrate the season with festive box lunches, mulled wine, and a crackling fire in the decorated tasting room. Shop for wine and food items and unique gifts. Reserve online or by phone. Sat., Dec. 8 & 15, noon-2pm. Fall Creek Vineyards, 1820 CR 222, Tow, 325/379-5361. $21.75. www.fcv.com.

� Tyler Florence Author and Food Network star signs copies of his newest cookbook, Tyler Florence Fresh, available in the store. Mon., Dec. 10, 7pm. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar.

� Wine Me Dine Me Sparkling Cele­bra­tion Get into the spirit of the season with a multicourse dinner paired with festive sparkling wines. Reserve online or by phone. Tue., Dec. 11, 6pm. Cafe Josie, 1200-B W. Sixth, 322-9226. $85. www.cafejosie.com.

‘Tis the season to … Learn to brew

� Hops & Grain Experience Brewers, bakers, and butchers discuss the history of fermentation, complemented by samples from each of the panelists’ crafts. Buy tickets at the brewery or via email. Sat., Dec. 8, 4-8pm. Hops & Grain Brewery, 507 Calles. $20. info@hopsandgrain.com.

� Brewing and Flavor Analysis 101 Beginning and intermediate brewers and enthusiasts learn the basic theory and practice of brewing, followed by a small tasting. Benefits the Texas Craft Brew­ers Guild. Sign up online. Sat., Dec. 8, 1-4pm. Black Star Co-op, 7020 Easy Wind. $35. www.blackstar.coop.

� Brewing and Flavor Analysis 201 for intermediate and advanced brewers and aficionados. House recipes will be used as a case study, plus a tasting and discussion of how to control flavors. Reserve online. Sun., Dec. 9, 1-4pm. Black Star Co-op. $35.

This article appears in December 7 • 2012.

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