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Upcoming Events
Dinners, tastings and celebrations that bring people together around the table. Find your next evening at EDWINS.
Oyster tasting & shucking class
Oyster 101
Taste, Shuck & Learn
5–6 PM
Explore oysters from both coasts, discover what shapes their flavor and learn to open them yourself. This approachable class combines a guided tasting with hands-on instruction from the EDWINS team.
- Six oysters with traditional accompaniments
- A welcome glass of Muscadet or nonalcoholic sparkling wine
- A tasting sheet & EDWINS oyster knife to take home
$65 per person
Reserve Your Place →Limited to 18 guests. Beginners welcome.
EDWINS Cigar Bar
Leaf & Barrel
Bourbon & Bonfire
6 PM
Settle in for an autumn evening of cigars, bourbon and dinner. Choose one of four pairing experiences, then enjoy cocktails, passed bites and a seasonal buffet at the EDWINS Cigar Bar.
- Two premium cigars & four bourbon tastes
- Two cocktails, passed bites, dinner & dessert
- Pairing paths from Wheat & Honey to Barrel Fire
$125 per person
Reserve Your Place →Ages 21 and older. Cigars, bourbons and menu selections may change based on availability.
Guided tasting with Brandon Chrostowski
Fall for Fromage
An Autumn Cheese & Wine Tasting
6:30 PM
Cheese tastings return to EDWINS. Join Brandon for an evening exploring six seasonal cheese selections and the wines paired with them, with stories, conversation and time to discover your favorite combinations.
- Six cheeses & six wine pairings
- Seasonal accompaniments, bread & crackers
- Small dessert bites to finish
$85 per person
Reserve Your Seat →
Giving Tuesday · Hosted by the EDWINS Junior Board
Home for the Holidays
A Giving Tuesday Holiday Soirée
6–8 PM · Doors open at 5:30 PM
Celebrate on the patio while helping EDWINS students settle into a new home. An evening of food, drinks and conversation supports move-in essentials including bedding, towels and toiletries.
- General admission: $35. Heavy hors d’oeuvres & one drink ticket.
- VIP admission: $100. General admission plus cigar bar access, additional food and beverage offerings & a second drink ticket.
Optional donations support student move-in kits and are separate from event admission.
Wine dinner with guest speaker Bruce Taylor
Bordeaux’s Right Bank
From Backwater to Superstar
Arrival at 6 PM · First course at 6:30 PM
Discover the rise of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion through French cooking, eight wines and a guided presentation from Bruce Taylor, Educator for the Cleveland Chapter of the Commanderie de Bordeaux.
- Four courses: oysters & bulots, lamprey, duck & a French cheese selection
- Eight wines, with two served alongside each course
- Canelés, pâtes de fruits & chocolate truffles to finish
$175 per person, plus tax & gratuity
Reserve Your Seat →Final wine selections will be announced. Menu and wines are subject to change.