Agenda: BBQ U., Patsy's 75th, and Top Chef: The Class

FEATURED EVENT

BBQ Pitmaster University
Joe Mizrahi of Smokin’ Joe’s True-Blue Texas Barbecue in Staten Island will lead a course on barbeque essentials, from spices, rubs, and sauces to BBQ fuels and even how to properly hold cooked BBQ. Naturally, at the end of the day, a BBQ dinner will be served. The class will take place on Saturday, August 16th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island. $75/person, reservations required (718.351.1611, ext 245).

EVENTS THIS WEEK (August 13 through 19)

I Do's and I Don'ts
Astor Center (399 Lafayette Avenue) will present, "I Do's and I Don'ts: How to Choose Your Wedding Wines" with Marcey Brown Catering and Events. Explore different types of dining themes and food options paired with unusual wines. The class will take place in the Gallery on Wednesday, August 13th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $50/person.

Sip n' Sail
Not your average booze cruise: Pasanella and Son Vintners (115 South Street) will offer a tasting of coastal wines and and cheeses while sailing the New York harbor. The schooner sets sail from Pier 16 on Friday, August 15th, at 7:00 p.m. (additional Sip n' Sail dates will take place on Fridays throughout August, September, and October). Tickets: $65/person.

Top Chef: The Class
Astor Center (399 Lafayette Avenue) presents "Top Chef: The Class with Tre Wilcox." Spend the evening observing Wilcox, a season three contestant, prepare recipes from Top Chef: The Cookbook. Students will receive a copy of the cookbook and also participate in a Q & A session. The event will take place in The Study on Monday, August 18th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $195/person.

Greenmarket Cooking Class
Sobel Wellness will presents a Union Square Greenmarket-inspired cooking class. Be on the lookout for dishes featuring peaches, cilantro, and tomatoes, all in season. The class will take place at an Upper West Side location (tentatively, 115 West 106th Street, apt. A) on Monday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $45/person.

Kosher Wine 101
The Kosher Wine society presents, "Kosher Wine 101: What Every Wine Drinker Needs to Know." The event will take place at Bacchus Wine Made Simple (2056 Broadway) on Tuesday, August 19th, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $32/members, $40/non-members.

Pizza Party
To celebrate its 75th year in business, on Tuesday, August 18th, Harlem's Patsy's pizzeria (2287 First Avenue) will serve its menu at 1933 prices. In other words, pizza pies will set you back a paltry 60 cents.