On the Plate: Upcoming Food and Wine Events

August 11: Olive Oil Dinner at Beppe
Join Chef Marc Taxiera as he prepares a six-course tasting menu highlighting the latest vintage of Beppe’s proprietary olive oil crafted by Matteo Baroni of Fattoria delle Fornacelle. This olive oil is hard core: it's made of Moraiolo (comprising most of the blend), Leccino, and Frantoio olives, hand-picked in late October. It has been granted the ‘Chianti Classico DOP’ designation (Denominazione di Origine Protetta – ‘Protected Appellation’), based on the DOC for the namesake wine. Strict regulations govern every step of the production process, from the picking, storing, cleaning, and pressing to the labeling and composition of the oil. $60, 45 East 22nd Street. For reservations please call 212.982.8422.

August 14: Blackout Specials
Do you remember where you were during the big blackout? Celebrate its third anniversary by taking advantage of bar specials just for the occasion. Use the interactive map to find specials near you, ranging from $5 off pitchers of margaritas at Tortilla Flats to scotch specials at Hudson Bar & Books. Visit www.blackoutnyc.com for more details.

August: 34th Street August Food and Wine Festival
Yes, Virginia, there's more to 34th Street beyond Macy's and the Empire State Building. During The 34th Street August Food and Wine Festival you can enjoy some fo the neighborhood's restaurants as they offer seasonal prix fixe menus with wine pairings at a special price of $20.06 for lunch and $34.00 for dinner. Visit www.34thstreet.org for participating restaurants.