Abita Beer Dinner at Mansurs … Cooking classes at Ruffino’s

Can’t ‘Abita’ this: Mansurs on the Boulevard and the Abita Brewing Company are teaming up for one of Abita’s delicious beer dinners, where each course on the menu is paired with a complimentary Abita brew. And on this menu, many of the items are even prepared with the tasty brew. Enjoy cedar plank-roasted salmon with Abita Barney, root beer-glazed pulled pork with Fall Fest, and Abita Turbodog and chocolate bread pudding paired with vanilla Doubledog. Click here for reservations and more information. Thursday, Aug. 16. $65 per person.

Cook like a chef: Want to brush up on your cooking skills with the aid of a professional chef? Peter Sclafani of Ruffino’s Restaurant can teach you skills you can bring to your own kitchen to prepare delectable gourmet meals. His next class, coming up Aug. 13-14, will teach you how to cook with beer. But you can also sign up for future classes like wild game cooking, Italian cooking and more. Click here for more information.