On the Plate: Upcoming Food and Wine Events

August 23 & 30: "Get Some" at Bottlerocket
Mingle with wine-curious folks at Bottlerocket Wine and Spirit for their singles night, every Thursday in August. 6 to 8 pm. Free wine and cheese. 5 West 19th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues. 212-929-2323.

August 25: A Study of Barolo’s Vintage Streak
So rumor has it that 1995 to 2001 were some rocking vintages on the Barolo front. The team at Italian Wine Merchants will guide you through eight wines from these golden years, paired with regional antipasti. All participants will receive a tasting booklet with IWM’s proprietary notes.
1:00 to 3:00 p.m., $75. Reservations required, and can be made online or by calling 212-473-2323 x106. Italian Wine Merchants, Studio del Gusto, 108 East 16th Street.

August 29: Jimmy's BrewHaHa
Take a tour of pairings of chocolates, cheeses and special local and imported beers from Jimmy's extensive list. Your guides for the evening will be Mary Izetelny of The Malted Barley Appreciation Society and www.mylifeoncraft.com, Chris Cuzme, from the New York City Homebrewers Guild, and Anne Saxelby from Saxelby Cheesemongers Please RSVP to Chris by email. 7 pm, 43 East 7th Street between 2nd and 3rd.