Giada's New Wine-Pairing Dinner and Serendipity 3's Sundae Challenge

THE CROMWELL — Giada, the first restaurant from Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis, celebrates its first year with a new wine tasting menu starting on Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m. Land lemon spaghetti, an arugula salad, and antipasti paired with wines from Allegrini Estates for $200. The dinner includes a signed picture and a selection of Giada’s favorite recipes. [EaterWire]

CAESARS PALACE — Serendipity 3 introduces a Peanut Butter & Jelly Glazed Doughnut Ice Cream Sundae 10-minute challenge on Sunday, July 19. Three pints of vanilla and strawberry ice cream, one 10-inch glazed dooughnut, Oreo kisses, chocolate sauce, peanut butter sauce, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and a cherry on top go into this new treat. Guests who finish the sundae without help from friends within 10 minutes receive the sundae for free. Want to eat it without the challenge? That will knock you back $30. That’s the same price those who don’t finish the 10-minute challenge will face. [EaterWire]