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Wine social, anyone?

3CUPS, a coffee, tea and wine shop in Chapel Hill, is hosting a series of events in January meant to be the antithesis of the wine dinner. They are called wine socials and cost $20 each.

Here's the lineup:

• Jan. 8, 6-8 p.m.: a wine and Triple B farm Brunswick stew social featuring farmer Bailey Newton serving his signature stew.
• Jan. 14, 7-8:30 p.m.: a wine basics discussion and tasting with 3CUPS wine buyer Jay Murrie.
• Jan. 15, 6-8 p.m.: a wine and charcuterie social with Sam Suchoff, aka "the meat adviser" to the owners of The Barbecue Joint.
• Feb. 12, 6-8 p.m.: a wine and Southern condiments social featuring April McGregor, the owner of A Farmer's Daughter.

Learning down on La Farm

Cary's La Farm bakery is holding a class that will help any parent trying to save money on pizza delivery.

• Jan. 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Master baker Lionel Vatinet will teach how to make organic wheat and whole wheat pizza crusts. Once you master the crust, the toppings are easy.
• Jan. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Vatinet teaches basics of French bread.
• Jan. 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Death by Chocolate Dessert menu, which includes profiteroles, chocolate mousse, mocha lava cake and Belgian chocolate pecan bread pudding.

Each class costs $65. Call 657-0657 to reserve a space.

Andrea Weigl