As part of an ongoing effort to alert you, the readers of DC Foodies, to all of the really cool food-related events, classes and opportunities throughout the Washington Metropolitan area, we give you this week's edition of the Foodie To-Do List.

Each Wednesday, we give you a heads-up on a few of the upcoming events that we think look particularly interesting.  This week, we've got:

Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting at OpenKitchen:

What: 
Andy Hoyle leads you through a tasting of seven different sparkling wines, with offerings from France, Spain, Italy, California and even Virginia in the mix.  Along the way, he'll offer up plenty of recommendations on ways to match these sparklers to your holiday feasts and nibbles.

When: 
Monday, November 30th
7-10 PM

Where: 
OpenKitchen
7115 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA

Why: 
There's a world of pairings beyond creamy cheeses and rich delicacies that are just begging to be discovered.  If you're smart, you'll take what you learn from this class and put it to good use with your favorite $12 bottle of cava or Trader Joe's Blason de Bourgogne for an upscale treat on a more down-to-earth budget.

Cost:
$75 for this hands (and lips) on tasting event.  To make a reservation or for more details, check out the website.

Beer Dinner at Granville Moore's:

What:
Okay, so technically every dinner at Granville Moore's is probably a beer dinner.  Even so, the kitchen crew have gone out of their way to serve up a five-course meal that's going to blow you away.  Oh yeah...and they've paired it up with five ridiculously good Belgian and Belgian-style beers.

When: 
Wednesday, December 2nd

Where:
Granville Moore's
1238 H Street, NE
Washington, DC

Why: 
Because you've probably never tried Southren Fried Frogs' Legs, Lobster Creme Brulee, or Ostrich Filet at all, nevermind paired with beers like Ommegang Hennepin and Duvel Green.  This will be a pairing event unlike any other you're likely to experience here in DC...and you know the guys at Granville's are serious about their beers.

Cost:
$70 per person.  Call (202) 399-2546 or email [email protected] to respond.

Lucky Sevens Food and Cocktail Pairings at PS7's:

What:
When Gina Chersevani made the move to the bar at PS7's, foodies rejoiced.  It meant that one of DC's most creative cocktail talents would be paired up with one of DC's most creative chefs.  How could good things NOT come of this?  For those who are willing to call ahead and ask, they can - and do - in the form of seven-course tasting menus complete with paired cocktails in the lounge.

When: 
Available with one day's notice (earlier reports in Washingtonian indicate Tuesday-Saturday availabiility)

Where:
PS7's
777 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC

Why:
Scorched milk?  Gnome's Water?  Basil Lemontini?  Forest Floor?  When it comes to creative cocktails, Gina hasn't written the book...but she should.  When she teams up with Chef Smith to match his menus, you end up with pairings that are just this side of heavenly.  You can even request a non-alcoholic cocktail flight (maybe not a bad idea for at least one person in your party), as Chersevani prides herself on offering almost every one of her creations with or without booze.

Cost: 
A seven-course meal with paired cocktails, all for $77?  I know...that's basically the cost of those seven cocktails on their own (not that we'd encourage you to drink seven cocktails on their own - but you get the point).  Call ahead to 202-742-8550 to reserve your spot, just remember the arrangements require 24 hours' advance notice.

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