Delicious events in and around Snohomish County

Published 1:30 am Friday, February 10, 2017

Normanna Hall Pancake Breakfast: 7:30 to noon Feb. 11, 2724 Oakes Ave., Everett. Cost is $8 for orange juice, milk, coffee or tea, ham and strawberries and all-you-can-eat pancakes. Children age 6 and younger eat free.

Lombardi’s at the Everett Marina: Special Valentine’s Day menues, including rack of lamb and cioppino, on Feb. 10, 11, 14. Reservations at 425-252-1886. The Italian restaurant is at 1620 W. Marine View Drive.

Chocolate tasting at Country Village: Stop by 15 participating shops between 2 and 5 p.m. Feb. 11 for tastes of a variety of chocolate. This is a free event. Country Village is located at 23718 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Bothell.

Couples Paint & Sip: Enjoy an evening out on Feb. 11 at Galaxy Chocolates, 501 Main St., Sultan. Painting instruction will be provided 6:30 to 9 by Christina Sivewright of Sivewright Studios, and served with a side of wine and decadent dessert. Space is limited. Call 360-863-6265.

Red Wine & Chocolate Tour: Whidbey Island Vintners & Distillers Association hosts two weekends of red wine and chocolate. Tours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 11-12 and Feb. 18-19. Check out local wineries: Comforts of Whidbey Winery, Spoiled Dog Winery, Whidbey Island Distillery, Blooms Winery Tasting Room and Holmes Harbor Cellars. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 day-of. Ticket includes a souvenir glass, wine and spirits taste and chocolate treats. Visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2707190 to buy tickets or go to www.whidbeyislandvinters.org for more.

Hungry Pelican: Enjoy a Valentine’s Day dinner (Feb. 14) and music by PA Mathison and Steven “Bones” Skelton at the Snohomish restaurant. A three-course dinner includes beverage pairings by Chef Terra. Proceeds support community meals through Longhouse Ministries. Reservations required. The restaurant is at 113 Ave C. Call 360-243-3278.

Camano Island Inn: A special four-course dinner — “Foods of Passion” — is planned for 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 14. The inn is at 1054 SW Camano Drive. Reserve a spot by calling 360-387-0783.

Tulalip Resort Casino: On Feb. 14, enjoy a Rock Ballad Ball with dinner buffet (www.ticketmaster.com) or specials at the resorts restaurants — Tulalip Bay, Blackfish, Cedars and Journeys East. More at www.tulalipresortcasino.com.

Russell’s in Bothell: A Wine Dinner is planned for Feb. 16, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Russell’s is located in a restored 1927 dairy barn on what was once the 150-acre Monte Villa Farms property, 3305 Monte Villa Pkwy. The five-course meal uses locally sourced food and each course is paired with wine. Call 206-264-0400 for reservations.

Edmonds Clam Chowder Cook-Off: Put this on your calendar for later in the month. On Feb. 25, eight local restaurants will compete to win “Best Clam Chowder in Edmonds” award, and participants get to taste and vote. The family event includes live music, crafts and games in the Kid Zone, and more. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 25 at 326 Admiral Way. Prices vary.

Edmonds Sons of Norway Pancake Breakfast: The breakfast and accompanying bake sale are 7:30 a.m. to noon March 4 at Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton St., Edmonds. Meal includes pancakes, strawberries, ham, juice, coffee, tea and milk. Cost is $8, $6 for children 6-10 and free for 5 and younger. More at www.edmondssonsofnorway.weebly.com.

Save the date: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County event March 10. The 25th annual Chocolate and Wine Lovers Gala “La Dolce Vita” at the Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. For sponsorships, donations and reservations email stephanie@dvs-snoco.org or call Stephanie at 425-259-2827, ext. 1013.