The Foodie's Calendar

Whether you’re green to the grape or an expert at swirling and swishing, don’t miss Taste Washington’s Grand Tasting, the annual sipping and sampling event that oenophiles wait for all year. More than 200 Washington wineries, including DeLille Cellars, àMaurice Cellars, Col Solare and Brian Carter Cellars, will gather under one roof to pour tastes of their newest wines for revelers (that means you!), while some 75 local restaurants, including Barrio and Waterfront Seafood Grill, offer perfectly paired bites to nosh on. $85 and $125 VIP ticket. SoDo, Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S; tastewashington.org