The Weekly Appetite

Big Reds from the Mediterranean Four sensational wines that mark the change from fall to winter will be featured at Vino, impressing tasters with these dramatically profound “black”-ish selections: 2004 Quinta do Carmo “Reserva,” 2004 Valsacro Rioja “Crianza,” 2004 Castello di Rampolla “Sammarco” and 2004 Elvio Cogno Barolo.

Vino, Restaurant Row, 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 6 D-1

Sat., 5/26, (6pm) $39 per person. Reservations only: [email: svilliers], 533-4476

Tomato Fest! Celebrate vine-ripened tomatoes and their seasonal sweetness at the Eat the Street Food Truck Festival. Vendors will highlight this tasty fruit in a variety of delectable styles. Some of the featured vendors this month are Zaratez Mexicatessen, Soul Patrol, serving Shrimp Diablo and Paul’s Poppers.

555 South St., Kakaako

Fri., 5/25, (4--9pm) Free. [streetgrindz.com]

Chocolate and Whiskey The folks of Madre Chocolate will join forces with a certified sommelier who will illustrate how whiskey goes down smoothly with different types of chocolate--all in the name of Fathers’ Day.

The Wine Stop, 1809 S. King St.

Sun., 6/17, (4:30--6pm) $30; reservation required, club discounts apply. [thewinestophawaii.com], 946-3707

Eat Well, Age Well Instructor Eileen Towata teaches you how to prepare delicious grindz that not only taste great, but keep you on track for a lifetime of good health. In honor of Men’s Health Month, a special invitation goes out to fathers, brothers and husbands to attend.

Wellness Auditorium, Castle Medical Center

Thu., 6/7, (11:30am--1pm) $15 per person; $20 per couple; $10 for seniors or students with ID. 263-5400

I Dream of Wine Coming up is a dreamy (did we mention free?) complimentary wine tasting featuring Dreaming Tree Wines.

Wine Stop Honolulu, 1809 S. King St.

Saturdays; Sat., 5/26, (1--5pm) Free. [thewinestophawaii.com]

Let Them Eat Cupcake Cupcakes a pupu? Choose 4 mini cupcakes from 6 different flavors per person; 1 glass of house wine per person.

Bonsai Honolulu, 500 Ala Moana Blvd.

Thu., 5/31, (6--8pm) $13. 224-0080

Locally Grown Catch the last two nights of Chef Hiroshi Fukui’s “Locally Grown Menu,” Sundays and Mondays through May. This mouth-watering four-course meal features Kauai shrimp potstickers, ‘ahi nicoise salad, grilled opah and Island banana mousse cake.

Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas, Restaurant Row, 500 Ala Moana Blvd.

Sun., 5/27 and Mon., 5/28 $35 for food only; add $13.95 for wine pairings. Call 533-4476 or email [email: svilliers] for reservations. Be sure to mention that you are having the LGM when making your reservation

Scherrer Winery Dinner d.k Steak House hosts acclaimed winemaker Fred Scherrer at the Scherrer Winery Dinner. Guests can meet Scherrer and enjoy the “Farm-2-Table” meal created by Executive Chef Jason Miyasaki, paired with Scherrer’s incredible wines.

d.k. Steak House, 2552 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Wed., 6/6, (6pm) $45.00 per person, add $28 for wine pairings. 931-6280, [dkrestaurants.com]

Step into My Beer Garden Step into this squared-off eatery and alternate sips between $4 Bud Light pitchers and hot, soothing ramen. There are also $1--$2 draft beers. If that’s not the good (local-style) life, we don’t know what is.

Shirokiya -- Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Center

ongoing, (5:30--10pm) [shirokiya.com], 973-9111

Sunset Dinner Special Throughout the month of May, take advantage of the new summer special which welcomes you to take 20 percent off of your check. Orders must be placed by 6pm. Not valid for take-out orders.

Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab, 580 N. Nimitz Hwy.

Throughout May, (5--6pm) 545-7979

Sweet Choco-Home Waimanalo Satisfy your sweet-tooth in just about every form possible at a fundraiser revolving around our tortured relationship with the cruel mistress, chocolate. Dive into chocolate-themed entrees, pupu, drinks and chocolate tarts for a dessert’s dessert. Your mouth will be so full of sweets, you’ll only be able to let out a muffled and delighted ugjgmmphh. It’s okay, the french film Chocolat will be playing so you don’t have to worry about anyone hearing your noisy utterances from chocolate heaven. After the film, mix and mingle with other chocolate aficionados and hear the latest from the folks of the Hawaii Food Policy Council. Sweet Home Waimanalo, 41-1025 Kalanianaole Hwy.

Sat., 5/26, (6--9pm) [sweethomewaimanalo.com], 259-5737

Tokoname Tuesdays Enjoy 25% off your bill Tuesdaysat one of the Isle’s best-kept sushi secrets; other specials aren’t availabe that day..

Open daily 4pm--11pm; open Fri., Sat., Sun. for lunch at 11am--4pm [tokoname.webs.com], 262-8656

Wine Down Wednesday Enjoy wine and learn about four different varieties from local experts with optional food pairings.

Town, 3435 Waialea Ave.

Wednesdays 5/16 and 5/23, (6pm) $24--25. 735-5900