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[Caption Information] Cliff Bell Executive Chef Matthew Baldridge Brief: Cliff Bell Restaurant in downtown Detroit and within a few blocks of Detroit's sport complex is being review for its eclectic menu and it art deco ambiance. Wednesday, May 20, 2009. (Photo by Ricardo Thomas / The Detroit News)

Polar Beer Club: Sixth annual Royal Oak Beer Fest

Celebration of craft beer featuring food samples to compliment the more than 125 regional craft and imported brews. Sponsored by Ultimate Fun Productions and presented by Westborn Market. Proceeds to benefit Healthy Detroit. 7:30-11 p.m. Sat. VIP (6:30-7:30 p.m.): $65; general admission: $45 (beginning at 7:30 p.m.); Designated Driver: $15 (must accompany a paid attendee and include tasting cup and 15 3-ounce serving tabs). Additional servings and food available for purchase. Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile. (248) 202-4662 or royaloakbeerfest.com.

Wine Tasting

Hosted by The Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe. 7 p.m. Wed. $50. The Hill Restaurant, 123 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms. Reservation deadline today. (313) 402-4567 or afgrossepointe.org.

Connecting Food & Faith

A panel of interfaith leaders explore the connection between faith and food. 7 p.m. Jan. 22. Free. Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. Fifth. icpj.net.

Dine with Jazz

Dinner club pop-up created by Chef Matthew Baldridge. 6 p.m. Jan. 23. $85. Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison, Detroit. (313) 887-8501 orjazzcafedetroit.com.

Scottish Beer Dinner

Featuring four courses paired with a Michigan craft beer. 7 p.m. Jan. 25. $40. Grand Trunk Pub, 612 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 961-3043 or grandtrunkpub.com.

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