1. 1. Gallagher’s Grand Festival of Beef

   228 W. 52nd St., nr. Eighth Ave.; 212-956-4328

   Sample eight cuts of meat and eight big reds for $85 (April 19).

2. 2. Café Evergreen Pork Dinner

   1288 First Ave., at 69th St.; 212-744-3266

   The $45 feast features a pigskin amuse-bouche, honeyed Smithfield ham, braised fresh bacon, and much, much more (April 21).

3. 3. Seasonal Wine and Cheese at Chanterelle

   2 Harrison St., at Hudson St.; 212-966-6960

   The first Sunday Salon showcases five cheeses, including Jasper Hill’s cider-washed Winnemere; $55 with wine (April 23).

4. 4. Discover the Next Generation of Cult Wines” at the Biltmore Room

   290 Eighth Ave., nr. 25th St.; 212-807-0111

   Sommelier Richard Luftig anoints up-and-coming California wines like Scholium Project Chardonnay and Charter Oak Zinfandel at the $165 wine dinner (April 24).

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