Dining Calendar: April residencies, whiskey events and wine workshops

Mezcal Ferndale celebrates two years: To mark its second anniversary in downtown Ferndale, Mezcal Mexican Bar & Kitchen is giving away free tacos from the taco truck at Bermuda and Nine Mile 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday. Each customer can get one free steak, chicken, birria or veggie taco. Celebrate for dine-in at the Ferndale location (201 E. Nine Mile) or in Midtown Detroit (51 W. Forest) with margarita deals. Buy one and get the second half-off throughout the day. The Ferndale location will also have a live mariachi band 6-8 p.m. on Thursday.

Bacco Ristorante extends service before closing: Originally set to close for good last weekend, chef and owner Luciano DelSignore announced Monday that he would extend service at Bacco in Southfield. Reservations can be made through April 28. 29410 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. (248) 356-6600. baccoristorante.com.

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Birria at Frame Bar: Chef Eddie Vargas transforms Frame Bar in Hazel Park into Birria Bar next month with his weeks-long residency. The Mexican American chef will serve his famous guajillo-braised beef birria and other authentic dishes and bar snacks, plus a full list of cocktails to complement the Mexican menu. Chef Vargas’ a la carte menu runs Wed.-Sun. April 2 through May 5. Reservations opened this week. 23839 John R, Hazel Park. Framehazelpark.com.

Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails opens for lunch: Since the pandemic, this award-winning, chef-driven restaurant has only held dinner hours, but Chartreuse will reopen for lunch Thursdays and Fridays starting April 4. Reservations are open now. 15 E. Kirby, Detroit. (313) 818-3915. chartreusekc.com.

Cooking for One at Angela Hospice Grief Care: Chef Allie Lyttle of Lala’s in Ann Arbor (and a former “Chopped” contestant) will lead an in-person seminar that gives tips and techniques on cooking for one. The class is good for those who are new to the kitchen or who have experience. 2 p.m. April 5. Free. 14100 Newburgh, Livonia. angelahospice.org.

The Whiskey Classic at Grosse Pointe War Memorial: Enjoy all things whiskey including bourbon, rye, Scotch, cocktails, cigars, casino games and more. There’s also a cover band, food for purchase, commemorative glass and keepsake photo. 7:30-10:30 p.m. April 12. $32.50-$100. 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms. eventbrite.com/e/the-whiskey-classic-spring-edition-whiskey-cocktails-casino-cigars-tickets-793601111287.

Charcuterie and Wine Workshop at Folk Detroit: Janica Smith of Janna Kay Charcuterie will lead this workshop exploring how to create your own grazing board for your family or your next party, all while enjoying some biodynamic Spanish wine. 6 p.m. April 18. $100. 1701 Trumbull, Detroit. folkdetroit.com.

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Detroit restaurant expands to Nashville: Experience Zuzu, a new restaurant in downtown Detroit owned by the same hospitality group that runs Parc, Anchor Bar and other spots, plans to open a location in Nashville. Experience Zuzu is expected to open in Nashville later this year. “We know we’re bringing something to this dynamic city that is new and compelling,” said Zaid Elia, CEO and founder of the Elia Group, in a press release. Visit experiencezuzu.com/Nashville for more details.

Browndog Creamery has new flavors: Next month, this Northville-based brand will launch two new flavors of ice cream. Look for strawberry sugar cookie on April 1 and marshmallow treat on April 29. Browndog also recently released leprechaun tracks for St. Patrick’s Day and chocolate crème egg for Easter. Find the new flavors at Browndog Barlor, 120 E. Main in Northville and at Lansing Shuffle, 325 Riverfront Drive in Lansing. Browndogcreamery.com for more details.

Melody Baetens