What: Corked: E&J Gallo Family Wineries Wine Dinner Presented by Mike Bragg at Gulfstream Café

When: Wednesday, March 10 at 6 p.m.

How Much: $39.95 plus tax & gratuity

Where: Gulfstream Café: 1536 South Waccamaw Dr., Garden City, (843) 651-8808

Details: The four-course meal includes paired wines and the following dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell; She-Crab Soup and Sourdough Bread; N’awlins Shrimp; Tenderloin Medallion with Crab Cake, Green Beans and Garlic Mashed Potatoes; and Chocolate Cake

 

 

What: Irish Fest at The Market Common

When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, March 13

How much: No admission fee; $1 tickets will be sold to use to purchase food, beverages and souvenirs

Where: Valor Park at The Market Common, Farrow Parkway between U.S. 17 Bypass and U.S. 17 Business, Myrtle Beach

Details: The Irish-theme festival will feature live Irish music, Irish food and 20 Irish beers. Free children's activities include a facepainter, balloon artist and inflatable rides. 

 

 

What: St. Patrick's Day celebration at New York Prime

When: 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 17

How much: Prices vary; see details

Where: New York Prime, 405 28th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, (843) 448-8081

Details: Complimentary party favors, traditional Irish music, complimentary Oysters Rockefeller and Oysters on the Half Shell, $1 Oyster Shooters, $3.95 Bloody Mary Bar, $5.95 Potato Vodka Martinis, and other drink specials.

 

 

What: Third Annual Taste of the Coast

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, March 20

How much: Prices vary for food samples and rides; admission is $1 or 1 can of food

Where: Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach

Details: This event is a fund-raiser for Risen Christ Lutheran School and a food drive for North Strand Helping Hand. The day includes rides, live entertainment and fine cuisine from area restaurants.

 

 

What: Brewer's Dinner at Gordon Biersch

When: 6 p.m., Thursday, March 25

How much: $30 plus tax and tip

Where: Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Howard Parkway, The Market Common, Myrtle Beach, (843) 839-0249

Details: The dinner includes a Lobster and Jumbo Lump Crab appetizers, Caesar Salad, Grilled Mahi, Ginger and Soy Marinated Bistro Filet with Tempura Shrimp, and Askinosie Organic ice cream; all courses are paired with beers.

 

 

What: Beer Fest at The Market Common

When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 26 and noon-7 p.m. Saturday, March 27

How much: $1 tickets are redeemable for food, beer, sampling mugs, T-shirts and more

Where: The Market Common, Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach, (843) 839-3500

Details: Most 4 oz. samples will be 1 – 2 tickets. Higher end beers will be 3 – 6 tickets. Beer samplers will need to purchase a Beer Fest styrene sampling mug for 2 tickets or a Beer Fest glass sampling mug for 3 tickets.  In addition to the sampling stations, a bar will be set up for participants who want a full beer instead of beer samples. Tickets are available in advance at Piggly Wiggly at The Market Common and customers may redeem Greenbax points for tickets. For the beer selection and event details, please visit www.MyrtleBeachBeerFest.com.

 

 

What: Grand Opening of Big Ass Sandwich Co. & Saloon

When: Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28

How much: Many free events and giveaways, including free food

Where: 4378 U.S. 17 Business, (843) 651-1000

Details: There will be a sandwich-eating contest among local deejays; logo item and food giveaways and several live bands

 

 

What: Fourth Annual Tastes at Pawleys

When: Sunday, April 25, 4-8 p.m.

How much: $4 admission tickets if purchased in advance; $5 at the door; food items are $1-$3.

Where: Precious Blood of Christ Church, 1633 Waverly Rd., Pawleys Island

Details: Some 20 restaurants participate, and you can also buy door prize tickets. This is a fund-raiser for church charities.

 

 

What: Taste! Gourmet Food Show and Exposition

When: May 14-16, 2010

How much: Various events have different prices

Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Details: Celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, a barbecue competition, vendor booths and ticketed events. See more at the web site.

 

 

What: Coastal Uncorked Food and Wine Festival

When: May 16-23, 2010

How much: Various events have different prices

Where: Various venues around Myrtle Beach

Details: Events include: Coastal Uncorked poster competition; Restaurant Week with $20.10 three-course tasting menus; Chef Comeptition and Gala; Cooking with Kids; Beer and Wine tastings with trolley service; live music concerts; Golf Tournament with food and/or alcoholic beverages at every other hole, to be held at Pine Lakes Country Club; cake competition. You can find out more at the web site.