Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are four choice dining events going on around the city:
The Official Unofficial After Party
When: Sunday, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Against the Grain (401 E. Main St.)
What: After Forecastle (well, almost after it), Against the Grain and Original Makers Club are hosting The Official Unofficial After Party. Grind Gourmet Burger Truck and French Indo Canada food trucks will be on hand, as will Western pop bandA Lion Named Roar and AtG's beers (duh). Admission is free.
BBQ & Zin
When: Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Where: 610 Magnolia (610 Magnolia Ave.)
What: BBQ & Zin is a backyard BBQ, 610 Magnolia style. The family-style dinner features grilled, smoked and pulled meats; all of the traditional fixins; and a flight of Zinfandels. As of Wednesday Friday morning, a few spots were still left. $65 per person, reservations at 502-636-0783.
Ice Cream Nation: Cooking Channel Viewing Party
When: Sunday, 7 p.m.
Where: Seviche (1538 Bardstown Road)
What: Sunday's episode of The Cooking Channel's "Ice Cream Nation" includes a segment on Seviche: A Latin Restaurant's avocado ice cream. Chef/owner Anthony Lamas is hosting a viewing party. The show starts at 8 p.m., come early and sample the avocado ice cream as well as some other frozen treats. Also, Sunday's are always half-priced wine nights at Seviche...
Food Network Star Viewing Party
When: Sunday, 8-11 p.m. (show airs at 9 p.m.)
Where: Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Restaurant (933 Baxter Ave.)
What: Watch Louisville's Damaris Phillips compete for her own show on Food Network Star. The viewing party is back at the top deck at Molly Malone's. The Jefferson Community and Technical College culinary arts instructor was where she belonged in last week's episode: at the the top of the competition. There'll be viewing parties for as long as Phillips is on the show.