Union City Grille and Lupo di Mare: Best Dining Events

EDITORS’ PICK, UPSTATE
Whether owner Matthew Curtis is organizing the annual Wilmington Burger Bash at Twin Lakes Brewery, hosting a fundraiser or throwing a wine dinner with Frank’s Wines, Union City Grille always provides something fun and interesting to do. 805 N. Union St., Wilmington, 654-9780, unioncitygrille.com

EDITORS’ PICK, DOWNSTATE
Women and Wine at Lupo di Mare is an off-season fave at the beach. The cooking demos are enlightening. Lupo keeps it going when others fold up for the winter. We couldn’t be happier. 247 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 226-2240, lupodimarerehoboth.com