COOKING CLASS

Chef Thierry Liot prepares French cuisine with sophisticated flavor in a class titled "Simple Dining in Parisienne Style" April 15 at the Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia. The 6 p.m. class cost is $50. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.

NONPROFIT RESTAURANT

Chica's Café, MIJAS transitional restaurant, will serve a traditional Mexican three-course dinner April 17 from 3-9 p.m. at 109 Legion Way SW in Olympia. Reserve your table at 360.951.9982.

IT'S BACK

Salty's at Redondo Beach will offer a $19.99 "3-Martini Lunch" April 19-23. What's the catch? The seafood ceviche, warm seafood salad and chocolate tiramisu are served in martini glasses. Our visit, of course, will be a 4-Martini Lunch. Reserve your spot at 253.946.0636.

WINEMAKER DINNER

Dockside Bistro and Wine Bar in Olympia hosts Erin Dobson of Long Shadows winery for a 90 point plus dinner April 29.Reserve your spot at 360.956.1928.

SOUTHEAST ASIA CULINARY TOUR

In this epicurean travelogue Pranee Khruasanit and Nancy Hebb discuss their recent travels throughout Southeast Asia and prepare authentic dishes from cooking schools they attended in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. The event is May 10, 6-8 p.m. at the Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.