Ferraro's Next Taste & Learn and Mercadito's Share Our Strength Tacos

EASTSIDE — Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar serves up its next Taste & Learn event on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. with Allegrini Winery. The event includes five wines and small bites from executive chef Mimmo Ferraro. Vermentino, a white wine, is paired with scallop carpaccio with celery root, green apple and caviar; Palazzo Della Torre, a red blend, is paired with Montasio cheese risotto with bitter honey and coffee powder; La Poja, a red wine, is paired with Calabrese style meat; and Amarone Classico, a rich red wine, is paired with pears and gorgonzola. Tickets are $50 per person at 702-364-5300. [EaterWire]

RED ROCK RESORT — Mercadito features a taco from chef Shaun Connolly of Presidio in Chicago all August. The Thunder Bay tacos with walleye, peppadew aioli, pickled Fresno chili vinaigrette and sunflower straw slaw go for $16.50 for four during dinner and a percentage of the proceeds will benefit Share Our Strength. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN — Andiron Steak & Sea hosts a four-course wine dinner on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with wines from Justin. For reservations to the $80 dinner, call 702-685-8002. [EaterWire]