Upcoming Events

Tues, April 5 -- Dine Magazine Subscriber Event
@Shanghai Lil's, 8505 Keystone Crossing,
Open house with wine and snacks
5:30-7:30 p.m., RSVP to Jackie, 333-7200, Free

Thurs, April 7 -- Dine Magazine Subscriber Event
@Second Helpings, 1121 Southeastern Ave,
Open house with drinks and snacks
5:30-7:30 p.m., RSVP to Jackie, 333-7200, Free

Mon, April 11 -- Women on Wine
@ Oakley's Bistro
Join sommelier Lisa Cunningham for wine education and snacks
Topic: Sparkling wines
7:00 p.m., RSVP to Lisa, 824-1231, $18

Sun, Apr 17 -- Indy's Ultimate Chef Competition
@American Caberet Theater, a benefit for Second Helpings
5 of Indy's best chefs engaging in a "Iron Chef" style competition.
3:00 p.m. Competition; 4:30 Afterparty
Tickets $30, $40 and $175 (for Bistro seating up close with samples)
Contact Second Helpings , 632-2664

Sun, Apr 17 -- Riley Hospital Benefit Dinner
@ Oceanaire, downtown
Join 5 of Indy's top chefs including Chef Ryan Nelson (Oceanaire); Chef Tony Hanslit (Malibu on Maryland); Chef Regina Mehallick (R Bistro); Chef Greg Hardesty (Elements); and Chefs Urwand and Henry (Taste Cafe) for a five course feast.
5:00 -8:00 p.m., call 955-2277, $100 per person,

Thurs, Apr 21 -- Taste of Indianapolis
@Glendale Mall, 62nd and Keystone,
sponsored by Indianapolis Monthly
Sample food from some of the city's best restaurants
5:30-8:00 p.m., price and ticket info to come

Thurs, Apr 28 -- Midwest Cabernet Experience
@Montage, a fundraiser for Riley Children's Hospital(This is one of my favorite events of the year)
6:30-9:30 p.m.,$75 in advance; $100 at the door
Tickets available at Kahn's Fine Wines or Riley Children's Hospital

Fri, June 10 -- Zoobiliation
@the Indianapolis Zoo and Gardens,
a benefit for the zoo featuring bands, food from Indy's best restaurants, bars, and more.
7:00 p.m., $200 for guests, $175 for zoo members,$250 after June 1.
This event usually sells out. Black tie.
Tickets available through the Indianapolis Zoo.