MARCH 7 - 11

It may be best known for its meat, but Smith & Wollensky (101 Arlington Street, Boston) knows its wine, too. And from March 7 to 11, the restaurant is celebrating its first National Wine Week, during which guests will be offered 10 wine samples from more than 40 vintners, all for $10 with the cost of dinner. A percentage of the proceeds will go to Citymeals-on-Wheels, which delivers meals to homebound elderly. Call (617) 423-1112 for reservations and information.

MARCH 12

Always stumped about what to do on the second Saturday of the month? Even if you’re not, you may want to head over to Grill 23 & Bar (161 Berkeley Street, Boston) on March 12, when the restaurant offers the latest installment in its Second Saturday Series. This month, executive chef Jay Murray will offer an Italian menu, including foraged-mushroom risotto, braised pork osso buco, and buttermilk panna cotta, while wine director Alex DeWinter will pour Italian wines from several regions. The cost is $65; call (617) 542-2255.