Wine and Dine

• Allegheny YMCA's third annual Comparative Wine Tasting is April 24 at the Parador Inn on the North Side. The theme of the event is "Old World Wines vs. New World Wines" and proceeds benefit the Strong Communities Campaign. The event begins at 7 p.m. and will include musical entertainment by a jazz trio headed by David Pellon and hors d'oeuvres and dessert provided by Linda Iannotta catering. Tickets in advance are $80 per person or $150 per couple. At the door, tickets will cost $90 per person. Mail checks to the Allegheny YMCA, 600 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Contact William Pricener at 412-321-8594 or wpricener@ymcapgh.org

• Willow, Ohio Township, is holding a wine dinner featuring Lolonis Winery at 6:30 p.m. on April 22. Special guest Maureen Lolonis will present the wines. The five-course menu is $85 per person; www.willowpgh.com, 412-847-1007.

• Istanbul Grille, Lawrenceville, is holding a wine tasting from 2 to 5 p.m. April 25 in honor of Anzac Day, a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand of conflict that occurred during World War I in Turkey. Sample wines from Australia and New Zealand paired with Turkish cuisine; $25 per person; istanbulgrille.wordpress.com, 412-683-1623.

Dining Deals

• The Naked Grape, Sewickley, is offering a special deal on its Saturday Italian brunch through the end of April. Buy one brunch and get the second half off; www.nakedgrape.net, 412-741-6420.

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