Darien Food News, Week of March 31

Vernal Epicurean Experience:  will host A Vernal Epicurean Experience, a fund-raiser and wine tasting on Saturday, April 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at .

Coffee Primer:  is offering a 1 hour cupping tutorial and coffee tasting on Saturday, April 2 at 1 p.m. Discover the flavor profiles and art of a perfect cup of coffee.

Spring Cleaning: A Spring Cleaning Class focused on your body and your grocery cart at  on April 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Swizzles: A new tart frozen yogurt company called Swizzles — serving frozen yogurt for $0.59 an ounce — will officially open in mid-April at 1029 Post Road.

Dine with Design: has just announced an exciting event called Dine With Design, an event bringing together several talented chefs from Harvest to Heat cookbook to create dishes inspired by the landscape of New Canaan's National Trust Historic Site.  Bill Taibe will be one of five featured chefs at the exclusive event. Tickets are now available online.

Hungry for Japanese?: Our poll for the area's best Japanese restaurants yielded many great options. For a nearby hot spot, try .

Featured Recipe:  recipe for Sea Bass with Artichokes and Blood Oranges.  

Restaurant Recommendation: Try the outstanding ricotta gnocchi or polpettine at  in Fairfield.