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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

SATURDAY

-- COOKING CLASS: Jules E.D. Shepard demonstrates from her book, "Nearly Normal Cooking for Gluten-Free Eating." Free. 10 a.m. Whole Foods Fairfax, 4501 Market Commons Dr. Registration required. 703-222-2058 or jessica.baer@wholefoods.com.

-- COOKING DEMONSTRATION AND LUNCH: Rosa Mexicano restaurant celebrates "Festival de Helados" with unusual ice cream flavors. $35 includes tax and tip, free for adults who bring a child. Registration required. 10 a.m. Call Stephanie Weisman at 202-654-7010. 575 Seventh St. NW (at F Street).

-- RUM TASTING: Wine & Beverage director Scott Clime discusses the history and manufacturing of rum with samples. $75 includes tax, tip and a select lunch. 1-3 p.m. Ceiba, 701 14th St. NW. For reservations call Jillian Zins at 202-408-0201 or e-mail jillian@passionfoodhospitality.com.

-- COOKING CLASS AND DINNER: Cesare Lanfranconi of Spezie Ristorante explores Lombardy cuisine, wine and culture. $80 includes cooking class, wine seminar, sit-down wine dinner and recipe booklet. 4:30 p.m. 1736 L St. NW. 202-467-0777 or http://www.spezie.com.

-- CHEF DINNER: Chefs Francois Dionot and Patrice Olivon prepare a French dinner in honor of Bastille Day. $165. 6:30-10 p.m. L'Academie de Cuisine, 16006 Industrial Dr., Gaithersburg. 301-986-9490 or http://www.lacademie.com.

SUNDAY

-- CRAB DINNER: Chef Sudhir Seth of Passage to India and Spice Xing restaurants, and Monica Bhide, author of "Modern Spice," collaborate on a crab dinner. $60 includes tax, tip and a copy of Bhide's book. 5 p.m. Spice Xing, 100 Gibbs St., Rockville. http://www.donrockwell.com/index.php?showtopic=11796.

MONDAY

-- BEER DINNER: Four-course dinner using local ingredients and paired with six local beers. $75 includes tax and tip. A portion of the proceeds benefits FreshFarm Markets. Reservations required. Seatings at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Pizzeria Paradiso Georgetown & Birreria Paradiso, 3282 M St. NW. 202-337-1245 or info@eatyourpizza.com.

RESERVE NOW

JULY 15

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