DINING NEWS, NIBBLES AND BITS >>>

Wine Mixer: Justin Basel of Basel Cellars will visit Swing Wine Bar tonight from 5-7 p.m. to pair five wines with light appetizers for $30 per person.

All. You. Can. Eat!: Happy Days Casino in Lakewood  offers an all-you-can-eat pasta deal every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays for $9.99 with purchase of a drink (non-alcoholic or alcoholic).

Booze In A Cone: Tocanos Café and Wine Bar will served sno cones loaded with booze Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. Remember don't lick and drink!

Future Things Are Coming: Primo Grill in Tacoma will host a cooking class using local farm goods Saturday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. The $65 fee includes recipes and instruction, lunch, a glass of wine, dessert, tax and gratuity. Reserve your spot at 253.383.7000.

Drinks Matters: Gary Shteyngart's rules for vodka drinking.

LINK: Wine deals tonight