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Maria Hines’ Fremont Italian eatery Agrodolce is holding a series of wine classes this winter beginning with Italian Wine 101 on January 31st from 3 p.m. to 4:30. Sommelier Alena Harbin will lead tasters through a selection of five wines and imbue them with the knowledge they need to navigate labels, lists and flavor profiles. Two additional classes will be held in March – one with the apt title ‘Weirdos of the Wine World’ (which describes just about everyone I’ve ever met affiliated with the wine

If you’ve been one of the lucky few who has braved the long lines for a plate of perfectly made pasta at Il Corvo you will be excited to learn that Chef/Owner Mike Easton has decided to add a Saturday dinner service two nights a month beginning on January 24th. Joining him in the kitchen will be Miles James, owner of the late Dot’s Charcuterie. To date, three dates have been announced and are already booked. So, check the website often and book your table quickly if you want to have a shot at what’s sure to be a good meal.

The Pioneer Square food scene expansion continues this week with the opening of Casco Antiguo, a new Mexican eatery more in the vein of Frontera Grill than Taco Time. Sure, you can still get a plate of tacos and watch the game on the big screen here. But the food is focused on using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and prepared in the traditional style of Mexico City. Cool tip: enter through the back alley door for late night margaritas.