Dining calendar: Whiskey and wine events, breakfast with Santa and more food fun

Holiday pop-up bar at Sylvan Table: Enjoy holiday-themed food, cocktails, music, movies and games at this farm and restaurant’s enclosed, heated and decorated patio. Seating is first-come, first-serve Dec. 1-3, 8-10 and 14-28. 1819 Inverness, Sylvan Lake. (248) 369-3360. Sylvantable.com.

Wine dinner at Testa Barra: This Italian restaurant will host a four-course dinner paired with wines from Riboli Family Wines. The event starts with a complimentary power hour wine tasting. 5:30 p.m. Mon. $125 per person. 48824 Romeo Plank, Macomb. exploretock.com/testabarra/event/439094/december-4th-testa-ribolis-wine-dinner

Tuscany Wine Dinner at Café Cortina: Celebrating 47 years of business this season, this upscale Italian destination will host a multi-course wine dinner featuring the flavors of Tuscany, following the staff’s recent trip to Italy. 6 p.m. Mon. $210 per person plus tax and gratuity. 30715 W. 10 Mile, Farmington Hills. (248) 474-3033. info@cafecortina.com.

Whiskey Tasting at Thomas Magee’s Sporting House and Whiskey Bar: Sip some whiskey for a good cause at this fundraiser for Covenant House Michigan. Tickets include a tasting flight of whiskey and appetizers. 7-9 p.m. Dec. 7. $50. 1408 E. Fisher, Detroit. (313) 263-4342. covenanthousemi.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/WhiskeyTastingwiththeAssociateBoard/Tickets/tabid/1392529/Default.aspx.

Breakfast with Santa at the Kingsley: This Bloomfield Hills hotel will host a full breakfast spread plus holiday crafts, cookie-decorating activities and a visit from Santa Claus. 9 a.m. Dec. 9. $65, $40 ages 4-12. 39475 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. thekingsley.com/dining/breakfast-with-santa.

Breakfast with Santa at Rainforest Café: The jolly old elf pops into this Great Lakes Crossing restaurant for a plated, traditional breakfast with kids that also includes a photo, goodie bag, retail discount and a chance to win prizes. 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Dec. 16. $24.77, $16.51 ages 4-10 (includes gratuity). 4310 Baldwin, Auburn Hills. eventbrite.com/e/great-lakes-crossing-breakfast-with-santa-tickets-715359689087.

Breakfast with Santa at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial: Get your chance to whisper your Christmas wish in Santa’s ear at this gourmet breakfast with a make-your-own hot cocoa station and crafts to make and take home. Bring a camera or your phone to take your kids’ photo with Santa. 9:30 a.m. and noon Dec. 16. $50 adults, $30 kids (includes tax and tip). 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms. warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/breakfastwithsanta.

Holiday Punch and Cocktail Workshop at Frame: Join the restaurant’s head bartender Adam Accivatti for a festival class on serving and making drinks for your upcoming party. Tickets include some things to sip on, and an a la carte bar menu is also available. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20. $85 plus tax and service fee. 23839 John R, Hazel Park. framehazelpark.com/experience/holiday-punch-cocktail-workshop.

Kielbasa Making 101 at Pietrzyk Pierogi: Learn how to make this Polish sausage just before Christmas. Owner Erica Pietrzyk also hosts a series of pierogi-making classes this month. Kielbasa events are 10 a.m. and noon on Dec. 23. $55 and up. 1429 Gratiot, Suite 109, Detroit. linktr.ee/PierogiQueen

Restaurant and food news

Wixom Station has new owners: Sunny Palaj and Benny Cukaj have purchased casual American restaurant Wixom Station restaurant. Palaj is also the owner of Alfoccino’s in Auburn Hills. Wixom city workers, officials, police, fire and other city employees can get a 20% discount at all times. 49115 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. Wixomstation.com.

Alba opens in Corktown: Located in the former Astro coffeehouse, Alba made its debut this month with sustainably and ethically sourced coffee, espresso, matcha, hot cocoa, tea and more, including affogato dessert coffee with house-made gelato. There’s also some snacks like baked goods and breakfast items. Soft opening this week. Open daily at 2124 Michigan, Detroit. Alba-coffee.com.

Melody Baetens