Pop-Up Fish Fry
Friday, Feb. 24
Banzo is teaming with One Barrel Brewing for a traditional Wisconsin fish fry. The Banzo food cart will be out back at the taproom frying up bluegill battered with One Barrel Penguin Pale Ale. Orders will be taken inside the bar (cash only). This is the first run of what might be a regular Friday fish fry during Lent. 2001 Atwood Ave., 3-9 pm or until they run out.
Pop-up at Macha Tea Company
Saturday, Feb. 25
Isthmus Dining Company chef Rob Grisham is back at Macha, serving a three-course dinner of slow-roasted celery root, chicken roulade, smoked trout tart, winter spinach and a surprise dessert. Tickets ($45) must be purchased in advance at Macha or by calling 608-283-9286. 823 E. Johnson St., 7-9:30 pm.
Whiskey dinner
Sunday, Feb. 26
Chef Patrick McCormick is preparing a five-course tasting menu paired with several styles of Wild Turkey whiskey.
On the menu: lobster, bruschetta, tea-roasted sea bass, barrel-stave roasted veal, turkey-stuffed morels and baked apple dessert. Reserve tickets ($65) by calling 608-819-8555. At Oliver’s Public House, 2540 University Ave. Reception starts at 5 pm; dinner is at 6 pm.