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taste of Spain wine dinner at Ruth's Chris Steak condo, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. enjoy a five-direction meal inspired through the flavors of Spain, with each and every direction paired with a variety from Torres wines. Menu comprises Kumato tomato and herbed goat cheese salad, lobster paella, sherry barbecue-glazed pork tenderloin, filet mignon topped with piquillo pepper butter and tres leches cake. $99 per grownup (plus tax and gratuity). 924-A Senate St. (803) 212-6666

Two Gals and a Fork food tours and historical Columbia partner for Vista meals excursions Saturday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, March 19. opt for your time: eleven a.m. or 4 p.m. guests will seek advice from five Vista eating places for a tasting of their specialties while hearing in regards to the background of Columbia and the Vista. Tickets beginning at $30. www.twogalsfoodtours.com, (803) 360-0578.

Shuckin' on the Shoals oyster roast and auction, four-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, merits artwork and academic classes for summer season camp, outdoor drama and musical performances, and the renovation of Saluda Shoals Park. enjoy steamed oysters, bird lavatory, chili and beverages. Tickets are $45 per adult, $seventy five per couple for groundwork individuals; $50 per person and $90 per couple for popular public at www.saludashoalsfoundation.org. Register to bid within the public sale online at https://qtego.internet/qlink/saludashoals.

start into Whiskey Dinner at Gervais & Vine, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29. have a good time the start yr with a pairing of Irish whiskeys with a 4 course dinner presented by way of visitor host Jacob Benchoff of Southern Wine & Spirits. Reservations: (803) 799-8463, www.gervine.com.

learn to make sushi at SakiTumi: Wednesdays through appointment, couples and small groups can call and arrange classes within the artwork of constructing sushi. Pricing alternatives encompass food and sophistication or decide to consist of wine or sizzling sake. name (803) 931-0700 after 2 p.m. for scheduling or assistance. SakiTumi is at 807 Gervais St.

Susan Ardis, sardis@thestate.com; @foodsusan