Starch Enemies
Sun., Dec. 11, 2-4:30 p.m., $8-$12
The world's foremost celebration of the potato pancake reconvenes for the third time in Philadelphia. Food, vendors and plenty of activities for the kids make this the big Hanukkah event of the season. No word yet on Dreidelpalooza. (For more, see Mix Pick: Latkepalooza, Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St., 215-446-3027.

Lucky Seven
Thu., Dec. 15, 7-9 p.m., $50
Hail Mary! It's the feast of the seven fishes, and Penne's taking the "nobody can eat just one" maxim to the extreme. Pasta chef Roberta Adamo will be hosting a cooking class dedicated to this traditional Italian holiday celebration. In addition to incorporating all seven fishes into different pasta dishes, there will also be a wine flight sampling. Seven Fishes Cooking Class, Penne Restaurant & Wine Bar, 3611 Walnut St., 215-823-6222.

Lush Life
Every Sat. and Sun., through Dec. 31, noon-4 p.m., free
Having tired of the fast-paced world of alpaca breeding, Eagles Crest owner Laura Soto has decided to make wine, which she's introducing through a series of free wine-tasting events. The tastings begin with Chardonnay and also include Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc and sparkling Pinot Noir. Themed wine gift baskets will be on sale for $15 each. Wine Tastings, Eagles Crest Vineyard, 1853 Eagle Farms Rd., Chester Springs, 610-458-1595.

Shanks a Lot
Seasonal, Wed.-Sun., 6-10 p.m., $10-$28
BYOB Orchard chef James Howard has unveiled a special winter menu to keep the chills at bay. For a limited time only, try the green apple and butternut squash soup, a teriyaki- and mirin-marinated hanger steak with asparagus tempura or a venison shank served with a celery root puree. Winter Menu, The Orchard, 503 Orchard Ave., Kennett Square, 610-388-1100.

Soup Opera
Seasonal, Noon-Midnight, $10
Jenny Craig got your mouth wired shut? Great news! London Grill's new menu may be fed intravenously. The Fairmount staple is now offering four freshly cooked soups everyday. The selection includes mulligatawny, shrimp bisque and vegetarian black bean. All soups are available for takeout, so no more weird looks when you sit around sucking it through a straw. Soup's On, London Grill, 2301 Fairmount Ave., 215-978-4545.