A few weeks ago, I did one of the Burgundy Room's 30 for $30 wine tastings, featuring Spanish wines. For $30, you get to sample 30 wines (if you can last that long), poured by knowledgeable and helpful wine-industry types. It was a sold-out hit, and they have scheduled 2 more: on Thursday, May 12th, they will feature the wines of Southern France, and on Thursday, June 2nd, they will feature Australian wines. Paid reservations are required, which you can make by calling 614.464.WINE(9463). It is totally worth it, as you get to try a lot of different wines for hardly any money, but one word to the wise - the focus here is on wine, not food, and although they put out some light hors d’oeuvres, you might want to eat something before you go. Info: The Burgundy Room, 641 North High St Columbus, OH
Alana's is now open on Tuesdays, with a special prix fixe menu of Spanish & Portuguese tapas with wine pairings. Dinner is $25 a person and reservations are recommended. She will offer seatings at 6, 7, and 8 pm. You can make reservations by calling 614.294.6783. Info: Alana's Food & Wine 2333 North High St Columbus, OH
