� Warm Saké and a Movie begins with a demo on how to warm sake, followed by a presentation from their Toji on the Texas rice used to make their product. Kids can play in a bouncy fort, Fresh Off the Truck will sell food, and guests can relax in their own lawn chairs to watch My Neighbor Totoro. Fri., Jan. 18, 6-9pm. Texas Saké Company, 5501 N. Lamar.

� Supper Friends Dinners Three guest chefs finish out the month in the Supper Friends kitchen: Dustin Koerner presents a Latin Fusion meal on Fri., Jan. 18, at 7pm; Josh Venne’s guests will Experience Spain on Wed., Jan. 23; and Eric Nelson Brown will prepare Classy Texas Comfort Food, Fri.-Sat., Jan. 25-26. As always, reserve by phone and BYOB. Swoop House at 2 Dine 4 Fine Catering, 3012 Gonzales, 467-6600. $65.

� Port & Pairings The 12 wineries of Wine Road 290 will feature port wines paired with delicacies such as dark chocolate, brownies, and cheese. No tickets necessary; normal tasting fees apply. Sat., Jan. 19, 10am-5pm. Freder­icks­burg Wine Road 290. www.wineroad290.com.

� Macallan Single Malt Tasting The first Quaich Club event of 2013 features four editions of Macallan whiskys along with food from chef DJ. Seating is limited; reserve by phone. Tue., Jan. 22, 7pm. Opal Divine’s Marina, 12709 MoPac N., 733-5353. $75.

� Dishcrawl Tours in Austin This national social media start-up now offers tours in Austin: the tour Tue., Jan. 22, will visit four eateries Downtown; the tour Wed., Jan. 23, will visit four spots on South Congress. Reserve online. 7pm. $45. www.dishcrawl.com.

� Brews With Bates Collaborative Din­ner Chef John Bates of Noble Sand­wiches, Executive Chef Nadine Thomas, pastry chef Janina O’Leary, and libationist Joyce Garrison present a dinner paired with local craft brews and beer cocktails. Cocktails at 6pm, followed by dinner and music. Proceeds benefit the Sustainable Food Center. Reserve by phone. Wed., Jan. 23. Trace at the W, 200 Lavaca, 542-3660. $50.

This article appears in January 18 • 2013.

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