DINING NEWS, NIBBLES AND BITE SIN THE SOUTH SOUND >>>

Wine Tasting: Dana Madsen of Madsen Family Cellars will pour five Madsen wines for $6 from 1-4 p.m. today at Dockside Bistro in Olympia. More wine tastings today listed here.

Oh Thank Heaven: Another 7-Eleven store opened at 4328 Sixth Ave. in Tacoma, where Bombaty Bistro once stood. There's a grand opening party from noon to 2 p.m. today with food and drinks.

Wine Deals: The Big Wine Sale at The Wine Bank in University Place ends today at 5:30 p.m. Get in there to grab 20-40 percent off bottles. Also, they'll be pouring tastes of Spanish wines from small vineyards tasting from 2-4:30 p.m.

Beer Bash: 7 Seas Brewing in Gig Harbor is throwing a two year anniversary bash in their parking lot from noon to 8 p.m. today. Besides a barbecue and bunch of 7 Seas brew, expect live music by Perry Acker, Shy Boys, China Davis and SweetKiss Momma.

LINK: South Sound Restaurant Guide

LINK: Happy hours!