Darien Food News, Feb. 21-27

Singer-songwriter PJ Pacifico performs Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. at .

Friday Night Wine Down, a weekly gathering & tasting at , will explore South Africa this Friday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m.

Bill Taibe, chef of  in Westport, is tapped for a James Beard Award and shares his recipe for spaghetti with braised veal leg.

CTBites' "Guide to Juice Fasts in Fairfield County" will help you find the juiciest locations close to your neighborhood.

Connecticut Restaurant Week kicks off Feb. 27. Check out deals, schedules, and which restaurants are participating close to Darien.

Nearby Winter Farmers Markets:

• Weston Winter Farmers Market, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Norfield Grange, 12 Good Hill Rd., Weston)
• Westport Winter Farmers Market, Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Gilberties, 7 Sylvan Ln., Westport)
• Fairfield Market, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Greenfield Hill Grange, 1873 Hillside Rd., Fairfield)

Restaurant Pick: You'll find  at , which has locations in both Darien and Greenwich.