On the Road: Wine and Dine with Black Star Farms

Kellogg Center, East Lansing – Feb. 12, 7pm, $65
Join Black Star Farms' winemaker, Lee Lutes, as he partners with State Room chefs to prepare an elegant four-course dinner, showcasing Northern Michigan's world-class wines. Register by calling 517-432-5049.

Red Ginger Restaurant, Traverse City – Feb.14, $15
Stop by Red Ginger between 2-4 p.m. and treat your Valentine to some local wines and chocolates. BSF winemaker, Lee Lutes will be there along with Mimi Wheeler from Grocer's Daughter Chocolates, Larry Mawby from L. Mawby Vineyards and Bryan Ulbrich from Left Foot Charley. Space is limited. Call 231.944.1733 for tickets.

Boyne Highlands, Boyne City – Feb. 17, 6pm, $40
Join winemaker Lee Lutes and other local winemakers for a dinner featuring Michigan Wines at the Olympic Room at Boyne Highlands' Main Lodge. Reservations are required and seating is limited to 24. Please call the Main Dining Room at 231.526.3059 for reservations.

Webster's Restaurant, Kalamazoo – Feb. 21, 6pm, $70
Webster's at the Radisson Hotel in Kalamazoo will host a dinner featuring Black Star Farms' wines. Winemaker Lee Lutes will be on hand to describe the wines and the pairings. For reservations, contact Webster's at 269.343.4444.

Marco New American Bistro, G.Rapids – Feb.22,
Enjoy a fabulous five course dinner. Call 616-942-9100 for reservations. A sneak peak of the menu is below:

• 'Be Dazzled' Sparkling Wine served with Chestnut and Foie Gras Soup
• Arcturos Semi Dry Riesling served with Brioche Crouton, Chanterelles
• Arcturos Pinot Gris served with Diver Scallops, Truffles, Lemon Sabayon
• Arcturos Pinot Noir served with Pan Roasted Breast of Pheasant Pearl Onions, Baby Carrots, Maple Glaze
• Leorie Vineyard Merlot/Cab Franc served with Lamb Chop with Sausage, Fennel and Bacon, Garlic Pudding, Pine Nut-Raisin Sofrito
• Sirius Raspberry served with Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Chocolate Cream and Raspberries