FOOD & DRINK NOTES OYSTERS, BEER AND WHISKEY

Special events

Taste of Spain wine dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Enjoy a five-course meal inspired by the flavors of Spain, with each course paired with a selection from Torres wines. Menu includes Kumato tomato and herbed goat cheese salad, lobster paella, sherry barbecue-glazed pork tenderloin, filet mignon topped with piquillo pepper butter and tres leches cake. $99 per person (plus tax and gratuity). 924-A Senate St. (803) 212-6666

Two Gals and a Fork Food Tours and Historic Columbia partner for Vista food tours Saturday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, March 19. Choose your time: 11 a.m. or 4 p.m. Guests will visit five Vista restaurants for a tasting of their specialties while hearing about the history of Columbia and the Vista. Tickets start at $30. www.twogalsfoodtours.com, (803) 360-0578.

Shuckin’ on the Shoals oyster roast and auction, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, benefits art and educational programs for summer camp, outdoor drama and musical performances, and the preservation of Saluda Shoals Park. Enjoy steamed oysters, chicken bog, chili and beverages. Tickets are $45 per person, $75 per couple for foundation members; $50 per person and $90 per couple for general public at www.saludashoalsfoundation.org. Register to bid in the auction online at https://qtego.net/qlink/saludashoals.

Leap into Whiskey Dinner at Gervais & Vine, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29. Celebrate the leap year with a pairing of Irish whiskeys with a four course dinner presented by guest host Jacob Benchoff of Southern Wine & Spirits. Reservations: (803) 799-8463, www.gervine.com.

Learn to make sushi at SakiTumi: Wednesdays by appointment, couples and small groups can call and arrange classes in the art of making sushi. Pricing options include food and class or choose to include wine or hot sake. Call (803) 931-0700 after 2 p.m. for scheduling or information. SakiTumi is at 807 Gervais St.

Susan Ardis, sardis@thestate.com; @foodsusan