On the Plate: Upcoming Food and Wine Events

February 11: Second New Indian Dinner - A Benefit for Kids with Cameras
Tabla is proud to present a multi-course dinner prepared by several of the world’s leading New Indian chefs, including: Maneet Chauhan, Vermilion, Chicago; Melissa Walnock, Pastry Chef, Tabla, New York City; Vikram Garg, IndeBleu, Washington, DC; Kirti Pant, Junnoon, Palo Alto; Hemant Oberoi, Taj Luxury Hotels; Mumbai, India; and Floyd Cardoz, Tabla, New York City. The dinner is a benefit for Kids with Cameras, which grew out of the Oscar-winning documentary “Born into Brothels." It is a non-profit organization that teaches the art of photography to marginalized children in ommunities around the world. The filmmakers are now raising money to build a home in Calcutta for children from the brothels. Proceeds from this dinner will support construction of the home. The evening will commence at 6 PM with a champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception, followed by a six-course dinner at 7 PM. Individual tickets are available for $375. To purchase tickets, please call 212-889-2363 ext. 266.

February 12: Chinese New Year Celebration
Jean-Georges himself will be joining Culinary Insiders for a Chinese New Year dinner celebrating the Year of the Pig at 667:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at 66, 241 Church Street at Leonard Street, $105. tickets available online.

February 13: Dr. Ruth at Bottlerocket
Valentine's Day is coming soon. Will you be ready? If not, spend a few hours with Dr. Ruth Westheimer and her bestselling guide, Sex For Dummies®. Bottlerocket invites lovers of wine, and lovers, to join Dr. Ruth in a frank discussion. You can even email your questions in advance, and never fear, wine will be available for tasting. Free. Reservations not required. Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit, 5 W 19th Street, 6 – 8 pm.