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Friday, 7/24
6 to 9 p.m.
Total Tea
Move past Lipton with this intensive course on tasting tea ($125)--or, as they say in the trade, "cupping"--at the International Culinary Center. Students will work with tea scholar and blender Michael Harney (of Harney & Sons) to learn the fundamentals of aroma, body and brew strategy--and try a special tea-based cocktail from Dave Arnold. 462 Broadway (between Grand and Broome sts.); internationalculinarycenter.com
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Saturday, 7/25
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Seasons Greeting
The city's most iconic restaurant, Four Seasons, is teaming up with the James Beard Foundation to celebrate its 40 years on the food map at the JBF's annual Chefs & Champagne gala. Held at the Long Island's Wölffer Estate Vineyard, the event will feature chefs like Paul Bartolotta, Missy Robbins and Chris Lee, who will be on hand to pay their respects with samples of their latest dishes. Tickets are $250, or $175 for JBF members. 139 Sagg Rd., Sag Harbor; 212-627-2308 or jamesbeard.org
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Sunday, 7/26
4 to 9 p.m.
Swine Art
Head over to Williamsburg art house 3rd Ward for this tasty dance party (free; RSVP here). Brooklyn's resident pig roaster Tom Mylan will be manning the spit to supply endless pork tacos ($3) to cheer up all of those tortured creative types, while live music keeps everybody's toes tapping. 195 Morgan Ave. (at Stagg St.), Brooklyn; 718-715-4961 or 3rdward.com/events/
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Every day
On Ice
Just because it's summer doesn't mean the ice is gone. Midtown's hottest outdoor drinking venue, Rink Bar at Rockefeller, will keep you cool with its cocktail specials. Enjoy the small plates menu while you sample refreshing drinks all summer long. Celebrate the season at Rink Bar this weekend, but first check out the cocktail specials menu here and small plates menu here. Rockefeller Center (Fifth Ave between 49th and 50th sts.); 212-332-7620 or patinagroup.com
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Wednesday, 7/29
7 to 11 p.m.
Heads Up!
Molecular gastronomist chef Sam Mason (of Tailor) is ditching the sodium alginate for grilling tongs in this barbecue from Finger on the Pulse. A plate of the smoky stuff ($5) comes with a complimentary beer and live music from Harlem Shakes. Hope Lounge, 10 Hope St. (between Roebling and Havermeyer sts.), Brooklyn; 718-218-7191 or fotpnyc.com
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