Feb. 8-14

� Texas Hill Country Wineries Kickoff Tasting The monthly Texas Hill Country Winery Trail kicks off Friday at Woodrose Winery: wines from as many as 10 area wineries, plus culinary offerings from chef Ross Burtwell of Cabernet Grill. Buy tickets online or at the door. Fri., Feb. 8, 6-8pm. 622 Woodrose Lane, Stonewall. $30 ($25, advance). www.texaswinetrail.com.

� Merlot & Chocolate Tasting On the weekends of Feb. 9-10 and 16-17, Delysia Chocolatier of Austin will be at Becker Vine­yards with chocolate truffles to taste and buy, along with Becker Merlot. On Feb. 9-10, Al’s Gourmet Nuts will also have samples and products for sale. 464 Becker Farms Rd., Stonewall, 800/946-9463.

� Geeks Who Drink Trivia Contest The largest bar and pub trivia event in the country returns to Austin, expecting more than 150 teams of trivia experts to compete for glory and cash prizes. Teams of six must preregister online by Feb. 8 at $26.99 per contestant; spectators $15.99. Doors open at 6pm. Sat., Feb. 9, 7pm. Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces. www.geekswhodrink.com.

� King Arthur Flour Baking Classes Traveling instructors from King Arthur’s baking program present free baking demonstrations: Perfect Pies & Savory Scones at 11am and Baking with Yeast & Whole Grains at 3pm. Also free recipes, coupons, and the opportunity to ask questions of the experts. Sun., Feb. 10, 11am-5pm. Embassy Suites Hotel Austin Central, 5901 N. I-35.

� Antonelli’s Cheese Shop Third Anniver­sary The Antonellis celebrate by giving away free cheese plates at various restaurants that feature their cheeses, every day during the week of Feb. 11-15, on a first-come, first-served basis until they run out. Also during that same week, buy cheese from any business selling Antonelli’s cheeses and take your receipt into the shop for a 5% discount off a purchase. Check out the website for a daily list of participating restaurants and stores. Antonelli’s Cheese Shop, 4220 Duval St. www.antonellischeese.com.

� Brew Great Coffee at Home Award-winning barista Jon Aldrich presents a class designed to teach you how to brew a professional barista-quality cup of coffee at home. Register by phone. Mon., Feb. 11, 7:30 & 9pm. Houndstooth Coffee, 4200 N. Lamar #120, 531-9417. $30.

� Tasting with the Chocolate Shaman Julie Hutchinson, aka the Chocolate Shaman, presents a class of chocolate delights that are gluten- and guilt-free, as well as vegan. Reserve by phone. Tue., Feb. 12, 6-8pm. Savory Spice Shop North Austin, 10000 Research #129, 795-0770. $25.

This article appears in February 8 • 2013.

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