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Any self-respecting soccer fan has heard of the infamous ‘Hand of God’ play involving the Rubenesque Argentinian player Diego Maradona. And if you want to relive those memories, or build some new ones, then what better way than to have a glass of two of the Hand of God wines produced in Argentina and brought to you at The VUDE. Chef Matt Broussard will be at the helm in this one night only event that will feature three courses including Southern French Bouillabaisse with Manila Clams and Beef Barbacoa with Chimichurri along with wine pairings in the intimate space. And you get all this for the low low price of $35/pp. Reservations can be made here.

The burgeoning interest in Korean cuisine continues with the latest announcement of Korean Steakhouse Girin set to open in Pioneer Square this Saturday night. Seattle Met magazine reports that partners Cody Burns and Steven Han are opening the spot with former Tavolata and Rione XIII chef Brandon Kirksey manning the pass. The restaurant will feature ssam plates as well as an in-house butchery program with, of course, a lot of grilled meat. Here’s to more unusual flavors coming to Seattle!