On the Plate: Upcoming Food and Wine Events

July 29: Cheese and Wine at Telepan
Fromagers Waldemar & Nadia team up with Telepan Restaurant for the third in a series of Saturday afternoon cheese and wine tastings. This time around they have paired summertime artisanal cheeses with wines from Telepan's list. You'll learn all about each pairing while you sip and taste. $65 per person, reservations are required. Call 212-580-4300 for reservations. 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., 72 West 69 Street, between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West.

August 1: Greatest New York Chefs: Alex Ureña
Enjoy a seven-course dinner prepared by Alex Ureña, currently at Ureña, and formerly at Bouley and Blue Hill. Sure, it's a little pricey, but it's bound to be good. 7:00 p.m., at The Beard House, 167 West 12th Street. $100/person for members, $130/person for guests. Call 212-627-2308 for more information or visit the James Beard Foundation website for the mouth-watering menu details.

August 2: The Ethical Gourmet Tasting and Lecture
Join Jay Weinstein, author of The Ethical Gourmet, in this talk and tasting, as he discusses ways to bring your ideal world ethics into the kitchen by making ethically and environmentally responsible food choices. Makor, Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street, 12-1pm. $16online.