Italian wine dinner at Beausoleil … Oscar night wine dinner at Ruffino’s … Bistro Byronz launches Mardi Gras specials … Sushi classes at Tsunami

Beausoleil bella: Book a table at Beausoleil Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. for their Italian wine dinner, pairing delectable reds and whites with Chef Nathan Gresham’s innovative culinary creations. Call 926-1172 for reservations.

And the Oscar goes to…: Sup and sip among friends while you wait to see if your predictions for Best Picture proved correct at the Oscar Night Dinner at Ruffino’s. Held Sunday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m., you can enjoy a multi-course meal for $100 per person while you take in the glitz and glamour of the red carpet. Call 753-3458 for reservations.

Social media savings: Bistro Byronz is embracing the Mardi Gras spirit with their second annual “social media Mardi Gras parade.” Follow the restaurant on Twitter @bistrobyronz, and tweet what you’d do for some Byronz food. Posts, photos, tweets and more are eligible, with winners scoring prizes and meal discounts daily. Find out more on their Twitter and Facebook pages.

It’s how they roll: Learn to make your own sushi from the pros at Tsunami by booking a sushi session. Next class happens Saturday, Feb. 16, at 10:30 a.m. and includes hands-on rolling experience, and a meal to munch. $50 per person. Call 346-5100 to make your reservation.