Back by popular demand, the Quiet Storm in Garfield says "Love stinks!" with its second annual Un-Valentine's Day Party today, open to singles and couples with a sense of humor. This year's festivities include fondue and finger foods, angry acoustic music, boxed wine and cold, black hearts; 5 p.m.-9 p.m, $10 per person. BYOB welcome. Buy two, bring a third-wheel for free!
Look forward to a wine dinner at Rico's Restaurant in Ross 7 p.m. Feb. 21. Wine director Reid Vogel will be pairing chef Dennis DeLuca's six-course menu with six wines. For reservations, call Jenn at 412-931-7057 or e-mail drl@ricos.biz. Cost is $79 per person plus tax and gratuity.
On Feb. 27 and 28, Chef/owner Matthew Porco of Mio, Aspinwall, and sommelier Alan Uchrinscko will host a wine dinner featuring the wines of Marchesi Antinori, whose family has been making wine for more than 600 years. Chef Porco's five-course Tuscan-themed menu will be served alongside a tasting of Antinori's legendary wines. This special event will be limited to 12 people. Dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. and will cost $210 per person (tax and gratuity not included). For the dinner menu and wine pairings visit mio-pgh.com. To make a reservation, call 412-781-3141.