› transposed Thanksgiving Dinner Enjoy a from-scratch, multicourse, pre-Thanksgiving dinner. BYOB. Fri., Nov. 15, 8pm. Noble Sandwich Company, 11815 RR 620 N. #4, 512/382-6248. $65. www.noblesandwiches.com.

› FERRARI FORMULA ONE DINNER Join members of the Hill Country chapter of the Ferrari Club of America for a three-course Italian meal at their official restaurant. Reserve online or by phone. Sat., Nov. 16, 7pm. Trento, 3600-D Capital of TX Hwy. N., 512/328-7555. $65, prix fixe. www.trento360.com.

› Holiday Baking Contest Get out your best holiday dessert recipe, and enter this contest for bragging rights and prizes. Sat., Nov. 16, 10am-4pm. Faraday’s Kitchen Store, 12918 Shops Parkway #540, 512/266-5666. $5 suggested donation.

› Austin Chocolate Festival Fat Turkey Chocolate hosts this celebration of all things cacao. Sat.-Sun., Nov. 16-17, 10am-6pm. Norris Conference Center, 2525 W. Anderson, 512/637-0479. $20, 2-hour pass. ($10, kids). www.austinchocolatefestival.com.

› Home Slice Carnival O’ Pizza Home Slice celebrates its anniversary with live music, games, a photo booth, and plenty of contests. Sat., Nov. 16, noon-7pm. Home Slice Pizza, 1415 S. Congress, 512/444-7437.

› POP-UP CHOCOLATE SHOP Antonelli’s welcomes chocolatier Steven Lawrence of Chocolate Makers Studio for a pop-up shop showcasing his entire product line. Sun., Nov. 17, 12-5pm. Antonelli’s Cheese Shop, 4220 Duval, 512/531-9610. Free. www.antonellischeese.com.

› Culinary Institute of America Reception Learn more about careers, applications, and scholarships. Tue., Nov. 19, 7pm. The Austin Club, 110 E. Ninth, 800/285-4627. www.ciachef.edu.

This article appears in November 15 • 2013.

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