On the Plate: Upcoming Food and Wine Events

through June 18: 1996 at Rain
Rain celebrates its 10th anniversary by rolling back prices and reviving dishes from their opening year. Reminisce over Duck Fajitas, Classic Green Curry Chicken and Fried Banana Splits, and Guest also receive an additional 10% off on their next visit. Enjoy the vintage prices Monday through Friday 6:00pm-11:00pm, Saturday 5:00pm-12:00am and Sunday 5:00pm-10:00pm. 100 West 82nd Street. To make reservations please call 212-501-0776.

June 8: A Taste of the Village
Join 15 of the neighborhood's restaurants for this 4th annual benefit for Washington Square Park, including Blue Hill, Cru, and Otto. 6-8pm, Wash Square Park, rain or shine. Tickets available in advance by calling the Village Alliance at 212-777-2173 or can be purchased on the day of the event. General Admission, $40. Cash or check only.

June 10-11: Big Apple Barbecue Block Party
Also in its 4th year, this 'cue fest features food from 10 of the nation’s top pitmasters, live jazz, blues, and bluegrass, bbq films, seminars with ‘cue experts, and more. Admission to the event is free; food, drinks, merchandise and seminars cost extra. Don't want to wait in line? You can buy Bubba FastPasses, which allow you and a guest to jump to the express line. Available in denominations of $125 and $200. To purchase, call 212-228-3585 x25. Proceeds benefit Madison Square Park Conservancy. Madison Square Park, between Fifth and Madison Avenues and 23rd and 26th Streets. For more information, go to www.bigapplebbq.org.

June 12: A Taste of Times Square
Taste the variety of international dishes that can only be found at the crossroads of the world. At this annual event, in its 13th year, you can taste everything from Spanish tapas to Indian samosas to American ribs (if you didn't OD on BBQ over the weekend); over 40 area restaurants will be represented. There is no admission to the festival; tickets valued at $1 can be redeemed for "tastes" at each of the booths. Tickets are available beginning at 3pm on at the ticket trailer on 46th Street on the day of the event. West 46th Street between Broadway and Ninth Avenue, 5pm – 8:30pm.

June 13: Taste of the Nation Brooklyn
Get a taste of the finest Brooklyn has to offer at this Share Our Strength fundraising event. Sample dishes from Blue Ribbon Sushi, Cake Man Raven, Habana Outpost, the Minnow and more! Empire Fulton-Ferry State Park in DUMBO, 6-7 VIP admission ($125 in advance/$150 day of event), 7-10 general admission ($75 in advance/$90 day of event), tickets available online. For full list of participants and beneficiaries visit brooklyntaste.org.

June 13: Juto Saké Dinner at Bao 111
Join Chef Michael Huynh for a five course Vietnamese tasting menu plus dessert, paired with sake from Juto Saké. The dinner will begin at 7:30 pm and the producers, along with co-owner Chris Johnson, will speak briefly throughout the night about sake, how it is prepared, and the specific types being served at the dinner. $70 per person; call 212-254-7773 for more information or reservations. 111 Avenue C, between 7th and 8th Streets.