Sunday, January 6

There’s still time to make your reservations for one of the eight sessions of the Ahwanee’s Chefs’ Holiday series that kicks off this Sunday. Each session will feature different chefs and will include a “Meet the Chefs" reception, three educational cooking demonstrations, a behind-the-scenes kitchen tour and a five-course Gala Dinner. Session 2 starts on January 9 and will feature Mark Sullivan (Spruce, San Francisco), Annie Sommerville (Greens, San Francisco), and Ben “Wyatt” Dufresne (Plumpjack, Squaw Valley). For reservations, call 801.559.4903 or visit their website here. Two-three night vacation packages including lodging and admission for two at the Chefs’ Holidays events available at $332 and $449. One Ahwahnee Dr, Yosemite National Park.

Monday, January 7

Jardinière's popular Monday night prix fixe dinner series is back! For only $49, enjoy 3 of their “California-style French” courses with three wine pairings. Come for Middle Earth Monday on the 7th or any one of their various themed Monday dinners in the coming weeks, including Beer Week in February. Menu items will be posted on their website when the dinner dates come closer. Reservations recommended, call 415-861-5555 or visit their website. $49, 300 Grove Street.

Thursday, January 10

Don’t miss out on Chef Charlie Palmer’s eighth annual Pigs & Pinot event! The event won’t take place until March 22, but tickets go on sale this Thursday, January 10 and expect them to sell out fast. Held at Hotel Healdsberg, you’ll have the opportunity to sample 60 Pinot Noir wines from Sonoma County and around the world while being served a variety of pork dishes, including homemade sausages, charcuterie, grilled pork, pates and other special creations by 20 different chefs. This year’s culinary greats will include: Elizabeth Falkner (Chef/Owner Krescendo, Brooklyn), Dean Fearing (Chef/Partner Fearing’s Restaurant, Dallas), Jose Garces (Chef/Owner Garces Restaurant Group, Food Network Iron Chef), and Craig Stoll (Chef/Owner Delfina Restaurant Group, San Francisco). In addition, all net proceeds from Pigs & Pinot will benefit Share Our Strength and local scholarships and charities. Order tickets and receive updates and new offerings by visiting their website.  $175, 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg 

All of January

There’s no better way to start off the year than by embarking on your own culinary adventure by acquiring new cooking skills.  Ever tried to make Burrata or brew your own slow drip coffee? Find out how to learn here.