Kork Wine & Cheese Lunch; Fat Tuesday Party

DOWNTOWN – Downtown's underground cellar, Kork Wine & Cheese is now open for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Their menu includes the Chorizo Gantimpalo ($4) from their Charcuterie menu, various cheeses from their Cheese menus, such as the Drunken Goat ($5.75), which is bathed in wine during curing, and diverse dishes from their Sandwich and Salad menus, such as the Danish Sandwich and the Barcelona Salad. Try their varying soups of the day as well ($8). [Korkwineandcheese.com]

HALLANDALE BEACH – Paladar Kitchen & Rum Bar at Gulfstream is hosting a party celebrating Fat Tuesday on February 10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Listen to Tairon Aguilera & Florida Latin Beat Band while the cocktails go 'round and sip on their half-priced signature Mojitos offered in a variety of flavors. [EaterWire]

CORAL GABLES – Cook with the chef this month because there's no better way to learn than from an expert. On February 12, chef Johnson Teh of Lan-Pan Asian Café and Yuga Restaurant will be offering a cooking class at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Learn the basics of Filipino cooking as well as some fancier dishes such as the Pork Adobo and braised Pumpkin in Coconut sauce. [Tastingtable.com]