Culinary Cultural Exchange; Chew & Brew

COPLEY PLACE - Chef Mark Porcaro of Top of the Hub welcomes chef Vincenzo Esposito from Hotel Villa Franca in Positano, Italy, for "Top of the Hub Toasts The Amalfi Coast." The two-night event includes a regional wine & hors d'oeuvres pairing on Friday, March 16, at 6pm for $55, and a special four-course regional wine dinner on Saturday, March 17, at 6pm for $100. Call for reservations: 617-536-1775. [Examiner]

BACK BAY - James Beard nominee chef Will Gilson joins Peak Organic Brewery of Portland for the Boston Center for Adult Education’s ongoing Celebrity Chef Series. Learn how to prepare a four-course beer-friendly meal, with dishes including Wisconsin cheddar soup using Peak's IPA and "Coq Au Beer" with amber ale. Tuesday, March 20, 6pm to 9pm, $55/$45 for members plus $15 for materials. Call to register: 617-267-4430. [Official Site]

SOUTH END – Dbar’s chef Chris Coombs puts together a four-course dinner menu of classic Italian dishes for his monthly series. Each course is paired with a regionally-appropriate wine. Wednesday, March 7, 7pm, $55. Call for reservations: 617.265.4490. [Boston Chefs]