On the Plate: Upcoming Food and Wine Events

February 3: James Beard House Cookbook and Culinary Tag Sale
It's bargains galore at the James Beard House's tag sale. Shop for bargains for your kitchen or for cookbooks to shake up your repertoire. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 167 West 12th Street.

February 3: Navarra Cheese and Wine
Located in the north of Spain, Navarra boasts a long and rich history of agriculture and gastronomic culture. Join Waldemar and Nadia as they showcase Navarra cheeses from Despana Foods and wines from Astor Wines & Spirits. Free, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Astor Wine & Spirits, 399 Lafayette at 4th Street, New York.

February 3: Brewhaha 2: Tailgate Edition
In this ongoing series of special tasting events, Jimmy Carbone unites local brewer Sixpoint Craft Ales with local small businesses, Saxelby Cheesemongers and Rick's Picks for an afternoon of sipping, sampling, and fun discussions about food. $10, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Jimmy's, 43 E. 7th Street.

February 6: LeNell's Ltd & Red Hook's Fairway Grocery Wine & Cheese Fundraiser
Fairway's Steven Jenkins, James Beard Awarding winning Author of “Cheese Primer” will co-present cheese selections with Fairway’s other master cheesemonger, David Grotenstein, Director of the American Cheese Society. LeNell Smothers will present the wines from LeNell's Ltd. as a fundraiser for Added Value, a community based organization that teaches leadership skills in a farming environment to Red Hook's youth. $50, includes 10% coupons for discounts at Fairway and LeNell's. Sign up at the Red Hook Fairway catering counter or contact Tara McBride via email. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Fairway, 480-500 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn.