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The people who make white tents, folding tables and really big coolers must be having a great year.

Fill a plate with spring greens

Spring Greens With Fennel And Herbs Makes 4 servings.

MEAL PLANNER

Q&A | Helen Schwab on Dining

Some personal info revealed

Q. Here's a question I've always wanted to ask a restaurant critic. Is there any food you just don't like and won't eat, or are you willing to try anything? Also ... do you like to cook? 05.05.08

FRESHEST FOOD

Pick your own farms

Here is the Observer's annual list of farms where you can pick your own fruits and vegetables - including driving directions and interactive maps.

Rice grower feels squeezed

For Campbell Coxe, prices rising as supplies tighten

South Carolina's only commercial rice grower is fielding international calls daily from buyers in search of rice.

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Cracking a coconut

Q&A | Kathleen Purvis on Food

Local source of tasso?

Q. Do you know where I can purchase tasso locally? The shipping fees are astronomical when buying online. 05.12.08

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WORLD OF WINE

  • The pleasures of wine: Are they all in your head?

    Researchers study and debate the effects of price and marketing on the choices that typical wine buyers make.

  • Wine Calendar

    CLASSES AMBER CREST WINERY 9623-L E. Independence Blvd. 704-708-9463 and AmberCrestWinery.com. 7-8:30 p.m. today and May 29: “Really Fun Wine Class”; $25. CAROLINA WINE CLUB Wine Shop, 2442 Park Road. 704-344-8027 or www.CarolinaWineClub.com. 6:30 p.m. (check-in 6:15 p.m.); Diploma Series Entry Level Classes; $250 for classes and exam or $175 to audit. Tuesday: Wine Label Language. May 27: Sensory Evaluation. Intermediate Level Classes: Today: Viticulture and Grape Varieties. May 21: Wine Production. May 28: Wine Tasting. $325 for classes and exam or $250 to audit. PEWTER ROSE BISTRO 1820 South Blvd. Reservations: 704-332-8149. 6:30 p.m. most Mondays; $10. TASTINGS AROOJI'S WINE ROOM 5349 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Suite 200, and 720 Governor Morrison St., Suite 200, near SouthPark. 704-845-5244 (Ballantyne) and 704-366-6610 (SouthPark). 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays (Ballantyne) and Wednesdays (SouthPark). Three flights with appetizers; $14.95. ARPA 120-100 W. Trade St. 704-372-7792. 6-8 p.m. on first Wednesday of each month: Wine and Tapas parings; $12. CAROLINA COUNTRY WINES – EASTFIELD VILLAGE 8837 Arbor Creek Drive. 704-992-1753 or www.Carolinacountrywines.com. 6-8 p.m. Fridays; $5. CORKSCREW AT BIRKDALE 16916 Birkdale Commons Blvd., Huntersville. 704-987-0011. 6-8 p.m. Thursdays; $5. EMPORIUM ON MAIN 105 N. Main St., Belmont. 704-825-0115. 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Seated wine tasting; $15. FIRENZE RISTORANTE AND BAR 6414-C5 Rea Road. 704-544-4949. 5-10 p.m. Wednesdays; $10. GALLERY RESTAURANT & BAR Ballantyne Resort, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Reservations: 704-248-4100. 6 p.m.; $15. Saturday: Argentina Wines. GRAPE @ NORTHLAKE MALL 6801 Northlake Mall Drive, Suite 246. 704-509-9017. 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, three-wine tastings; $10 for whites and $12 for reds. Noon-3 p.m. Saturdays: Five-wine tastings; $15. REID'S FINE FOODS Seventh Street Station. 704-377-1382. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, three-wine tasting; $7.50. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays, four-wine tasting; $20. TABLE RESTAURANT & BAR 14835 John J. Delaney Drive, Suite 150. 704-369-5170. 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Pretty in Pink Roses; $15. UNDER THE GRAPE 14815 John J. Delaney Drive, Suite 130. 7 p.m. Friday: J. Lohr Cabernet and Chardonnay Symposium; $30. VINTAGE WINE CELLAR 12206 Copper Way, across from Earth Fare in Ballantyne. 704-543-3977 or www.vintagewinestore.com. 7 p.m. Tuesdays; $10. 2-5 p.m. on last Saturday of month; $20.

  • Wine Calendar

    AMBER CREST WINERY, 9623-L E. Independence Blvd. 7-8:30 p.m. May 14 and 29: "Really, Really Fun Wine Class"; $25. 704-708-9463 and AmberCrestWinery.com.