On the Plate: Upcoming Food and Wine Events

July 19: Summer Wine Tasting
The Village Pourhouse is hosting a tasting tonight featuring select wines from the award winning Anthony Road Wine Company, guided by John Martini, Anthony Wine's owner. While you sip, nibble cheese samplings provided by Heluva Good Cheese and listen to live music provided by Akiva. Tickets cost $25 and are available online. For more information call Cari at 212-228-4200 x8003. 64 Third Avenue at 11th Street.

July 22: Top Chef Open Call
Are you the next Harold or Ilan? If you think you are, pack up your knives and head to the Top Chef casting call. craftsteak, 85 Tenth Avenue, 9:00AM-2:00PM. For full details go to www.bravotv.com/casting.

July 31: Kitchen Confidence
Lacking confidence? If it's limited to the kitchen, Chef Brendan McDermott can help you out. He will introduce an overview of basic cooking concepts including basic cooking techniques, terminology, knife skills, and food safety information. The class will conclude with Chef McDermott demonstrating a recipe using the techniques and tips. 7:00 PM, $35, bring your own knife. The Brooklyn Kitchen, 616 Lormier Street. Call 718-389-2982 to register.