Ferraro's Taste and Learn Event; House of Blues' Star Wars

EASTSIDE — Ferraro's Taste and Learn event returns Saturday night with sparkling wines from Bellavista Franciacorta. At each event, guests learn characteristics of the grapes, as well as how the climate, terrain and winemaking process affect the resulting vintage. Each wine will be accompanied by a small-bite pairing prepared by executive chef Mimmo Ferraro. Owner Gino Ferraro and a representative from the winemaker will discuss the origin, contents and wine-making process of each vintage. Tickets are $50 per person at 702-364-5300. [EaterWire]

MANDALAY BAY — House of Blues celebrates Star Wars Day with a May the 4th Be With You party starting at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, in Crossroads. The original version of Star Wars Episode IV will be played on the House of Blues televisions and projector screen and wearing general Star Wars and slave Leia costumes give fans a chance to win prizes from House of Blues, Mandalay Bay and other sponsors. Food and drinks specials include Millennium Falcon nachos, Dagobah Swampfish (catfish bites), Yodarita and the Han "Shot" First shot. Party goers must RSVP here and must be 21 years of age or older. [EaterWire]
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