Culinary Calendar

FRIDAY

WINEZ & GRINDZ, four-course menu designed by chef de partie Brandon Hamada, reservations taken between 5 and 8:30 p.m., the Pineapple Room; $64 with wines, $49 without. 945-6573.

SATURDAY

JOAN NAMKOONG, author of "Go Home, Cook Rice," signing, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Islands Best, Ala Moana Center.

TUESDAY

KUSUMA COORAY, author of "Burst of Flavor," signing, noon-1 p.m., Native Books & Beautiful Things at 222 Merchant St., downtown; also Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Native Books & Beautiful Things, Ward Centre.

THE INDIGO WINE CLUB, 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday, featured vendors pour several wines for tasting; $15 with complimentary fruit and cheese, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900

Send items for the Culinary Calendar to Taste, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Call 535-2412, fax 525-8055 or e-mail taste@honoluluadvertiser.com.