Calendar: Sweets on the Swamp fundraiser at Middendorf’s … Cooking and cocktails class at Ruffino’s

Chocolate for children: The Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center and Middendorf’s Restaurant invite you to join them for a fun chocolate-tasting fundraiser benefiting the discovery center. Scrumptious chocolate cocktails, chocolate desserts, a chocolate fountain and more will greet you at this delightful event. Learn more and reserve your spot by clicking here. Feb. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ruffin’ it: Watch Ruffino’s Executive Chef Peter Sclafani cook multiple courses before you’re served the meals he’s prepared in front of you. Learn tips and tricks in the kitchen, and receive all the recipes to replicate at home. Reserve your place now for his Feb. 6 Cooking and Cocktails class. Reservations are $100 per person. 225 got to know Peter Sclafani and some of his cooking techniques in a video you can view here. Visit ruffinosrestaurant.com for more information.