Dining calendar: News and upcoming events at restaurants around town

Cadieux Café on new A&E show: Historic Detroit restaurant, bar and feather bowling hangout Cadieux Café will be featured on this Sunday’s episode of “Legends of the Fork,” a new travel and food show with Buddy Valastro on the A&E network. It airs at noon Sunday. aetv.com/shows/legends-of-the-fork.

$20 Uber voucher courtesy of Mike Morse Law Firm: Metro Detroit-based law office Mike Morse Law Firm is giving out 1,000 Uber vouchers that are good for $20 toward your ride on New Year’s Eve. The digital coupons can be obtained at 855mikewins.com/ridefreenye through Dec. 31 while they last, and the ride must be taken in the Metro Detroit area between 5 p.m. Dec. 31 and 5 a.m. Jan. 1.

New Year’s Day at Mad Nice: It’s easy to find a restaurant open and pulling out all the stops on New Year’s Eve, but this bright and spacious new restaurant in Midtown is also open for New Year’s Day. From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mad Nice will serve a brunch menu featuring coastal Italian cuisine. Of course they’re open for New Year’s Eve as well, with seatings starting at 4 p.m., a DJ and a midnight toast. 4120 Second, Detroit. Madnicedetroit.com for reservations.

Charcuterie Class at Center for Performance Arts: Savory Charcuterie hosts this 90-minute class that aims to teach attendees how to make artful and visually stunning meat and cheese boards. 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 7. $75 per person. 28243 Beck, Wixom. eventbrite.com/e/art-in-food-charcuterie-class-tickets-687459659347.

Brunch buffet returns at the Whitney: This historic restaurant will bring back its popular and high-end Sunday buffet brunch starting Jan. 14. The spread includes a prime rib carving station, classic and unique breakfast and lunch entrees, plus a mimosa and nonalcoholic beverages. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays starting Jan. 14. $69 per person. 4421 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 832-5700. Thewhitney.com. For the month of January only, the restaurant will also have specials on some of their signature entrees like beef Wellington and seafood sauté for $49 or less.

Introductory tea pairing dinner at Sozai: Discover the distinct flavors and aromas of different specialty teas at this seven-course meal from chef and owner Hajime Sato, each with a tea pairing. Guests will also learn about tea history and basics of preparation. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 17. $130 per person, plus tax and gratuity. 449 W. 14 Mile, Clawson. sozairestaurant.com.

Vinyl Tasting dinner at Spot Light: This monthly pop-up features a multi-course meal inspired by a different album. Next month its Kendrick Lamar’s “Good Kid M.A.A.D. City.” Enjoy a six-course plated dinner with paired wines that are inspired by songs from the 2012 album. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. 4:30 and 8 p.m. Jan. 21. $75 per person, $95 with wine pairings. 2905 Beaufait, #4, Detroit. eventbrite.com/e/vinyl-tasting-kendrick-lamar-good-kid-mad-city-tickets-771317259687.

Chili Cook-off Competition at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill: Start perfecting your recipes now, as this annual cooking competition returns this winter. The family friendly event has chili tasting, but also live music, games and drinks. Those interested in registering have until Jan. 31. There’s a $20 entry fee that includes admission for you and an assistant, a T-shirt and a pint of beer or hard cider. 1-4 p.m. Feb. 17. Admission, which includes unlimited samples and a drink, is $23 in advance and $28 at the door. 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada. Blakefarms.com.

Food and restaurant news

Portofino on the River is closing in Wyandotte: Longstanding waterfront restaurant and banquet hall Portofino is closing at the end of this month, after service on New Year’s Eve. “It was with much deliberation and sadness that the owners have decided it is time to sell the business,” reads a statement posted to social media. Customers who had deposits down on events at the banquet hall will be refunded. The restaurant remains open through Sunday at 3455 Biddle, Wyandotte. (734) 281-6700. Portofinoontheriver.com.

Farmer’s Fridge opens at Detroit Metro Airport: It’s called a micro-restaurant or a smart vending machine, and it’s landed at DTW. Farmer’s Fridge is an autonomous kiosk that serves healthy food that’s cheaper than a lot of other airport fare and can be ready in 30 seconds. Among the rotating menu of 25 dishes are salads, grain bowls, wraps, sandwiches, parfaits and snacks, all for $11 or less. Find Farmer’s Fridge near the baggage claim for now and more are coming. Farmersfridge.com for more information.

Melody Baetens