Beer & Wine for Mei Mei?; Here Comes DooWee

FENWAY — Mei Mei will go before the licensing board on January 22nd to request a beer and wine license, and the restaurant is seeking neighbors' and customers' help with a petition showing that the license would benefit the public. Mei Mei hopes to offer "a curated list of local craft beers and high quality yet affordable wines." [ipetitions.com via FB]

ALLSTON — As hinted at last week, DooWee & Rice is almost back in business — now at Wonder Bar in Allston. This Saturday, there will be a playoff party at the bar during the Patriots game, and DooWee & Rice will be on hand with tons of baos, ceviche, wings, and more. [FB via Boston.com]

SOUTH END — Take your Downton Abbey obsession to the next level by taking a class at the BCAE that will teach you how to throw your own Downton-inspired dinner party. The January 30th class will cover "making the elegant, multi-course meals of the age" as well as "tablescapes and centerpieces." [BCAE]
[Photo: Mei Mei/Meg Jones Wall]