Corleone Fine Italian is the official culinary collection of “The Godfather,” widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. The portfolio features Sicilian olive oil, Modena balsamic vinegar, and regional Italian sauces and spirits.
Beginning Feb. 25, the movie will have a limited theatrical release. To mark the occasion, Corleone is showcasing its products, including a gift box featuring the olive oil, the vinegar and all the sauces. Cost: $129.99. Purchase/details.
Bistro Napa presents Macallan scotch dinner
Beginning 6 p.m. Feb. 24, Bistro Napa in the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., is presenting a six-course dinner featuring pours of The Macallan Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Pairings include stuffed quail with Macallan Triple Cask 12-Year and stout-braised short ribs with Macallan Rare Cask.
Cost: $195. Reservations: 775-824-4411. Menu/details.
Urban Roots class on starting garden seedlings
The Urban Roots teaching farm, 1700 E. Second St., is offering Starting Seeds Indoors, the second class in its Dead Plants Society Workshop Series, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 26. The class covers planning, materials, temperature and watering for starting spring and summer seedlings indoors.
One randomly chosen student will receive an indoor gardening set-up (soil, seeds, spray bottle, heating mat, grow light). Cost: $15. Register/details.
Oh, fudge! Oh, yes! At Ginna’s Café in Scheels
Ginna’s Café lies inside Scheels at the Legends center, 1200 Scheels Drive, Sparks. The café, named for the grandmother of the Scheels CEO, offers 20-plus flavors of homemade fudge, plus coffee, pastries, sandwiches and more. Details.
Register for March cooking classes from TMCC
During March, Truckee Meadows Community College is presenting cooking classes through its Education Programs Inspiring the Community (EPIC) programs. Visit here for class registration/details.
- Sugar Busters runs 6 to 9 p.m. March 8. Class covers eliminating excess sugar from your diet, healthier alternatives, recipes and meal plan. Cost: $49. Register by March 1.
- Wine and Cheese Pairing runs 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, March 22 through April 5. Class covers, through sampling, how to match wines with cheeses. Cost: $99 plus $50 materials fee. Register by March 15.
- Gourmet Holiday Chocolates runs 6 to 9 p.m. March 23. Class features hands-on preparation of chocolate gifts. Cost: $59 plus $15 materials fee. Register by March 16.
- Holiday Cookie Decorating runs 6 to 8 p.m. March 30. Class features hands-on decorating instruction (airbrushing, fondant, molds, stencils), decorative packaging and take-home box of treats. Cost: $49 plus $25 materials fee.
Johnathan L. Wright is the food and drink editor for Reno News & Review. Follow him on Twitter at @ItsJLW or on Facebook personally or at @FoodNevada.