Chat With the Winemakers; Saturday Lunch

DOWNTOWN - The Federal will be hosting their "Chat With the Wine Maker" series Thursday on February 7 at 7 p.m. Viticulturist (he who cultivates the grapes) James Ontiveros and winemaker Paul Wilkins from Alta Maria Vineyards in California will talk about "what it really means to be an artisan". But it won't be all class and no games. Naturally, drinking will be a part of the learning process and so, there will be three wines to try, each one paired with a small snack by the James and Paul. Tickets, which are $32, can be reserved here. [EaterWire]

DESIGN DISTRICT - Michael's Genuine Food & Drink introduces Saturday lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.. It was only a matter of time before Michael's did something about the fact that, while lunch was available Monday through Friday, all you could on Saturdays was mope over its nonexistence. Now, Michael's Genuine will also be serving lunch on Saturdays beginning February 9. After 3 p.m. the eatery will get ready for dinnertime, but while they do that drinks and a limited snack menu will be available. [Miami.com]