On the Plate: Upcoming Food and Wine Events

September 30 - October 1: Grand Central Oyster Frenzy
What could be better than a weekend full of bivalves? Start on Friday night by eating your fill of 15 types of oysters paired with over 20 wines from 7:00pm to 9:00pm (tickets are $80). Then, come back on Saturday at 1 to watch the annual shucking contest, a "slurp-off," cooking demonstrations, and more. Call 212-490-7108 for tickets and visit www.oysterbarny.com for full details. Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant, Grand Central Terminal, Lower Concourse.

October 2: Savoy's 15th Anniversary
Join Savoy alums from The Grocery, Rosewater, Franny’s, and The Diner as they cook an "Old Home Day" gala meal to celebrate their 15th anniversary of bringing us some of the freshest food around. Proceeds will benefit a Katrina Relief Fund. Cocktails at 5, Dinner at 6:30 $125. For reservations, please call 212-219-8570 or visit www.savoynyc.com. Savoy, 70 Prince Street.

October 2: Fifth Annual New York City International Pickle Day Festival
Nosh on the Lower East Side with samples from Guss’ Pickles, Russ & Daughters, The Pickle Guys, and more! This events celebrates all things pickled -- not just your typical cukes. If you can pickle it, it'll be part of the festivities. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Orchard Street between Houston and Stanton Streets. Co-sponsored by the NY Food Museum, the Lower East Side Business Improvement District

October: New York Wines and Dines
Gothamist adores New York (duh). We love every nook and cranny that makes it individual, from the wineries of Long Island and the Finger Lakes, to the artisinal farmers and producers who grow and create delicious delights, to the many restaurants that build the culinary character of the city. Celebrate all that the state has to offer with New York Wines and Dines -- a monthlong promotion featuring New York wines, special New York recipes and prix fixe menus and more. Visit newyorkwinesanddines.org for a full listing of participants.