February 26: Mark your calendar and get your tickets for Seattle Wine and Food Experience,  a premier showcase for wine and food in the Northwest.  Held at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, Sunday, February 26th from noon-5pm, wineries from Washington State, California, Oregon and Idaho will be participating in the event.  There will be wine, beer and cider, a distillery row, 20+ chefs preparing gourmet bites, a Viking demo stage hosted by “Chef in the Hat” Thierry Rautureau, a coffee lounge, artisan food shop, Washington Beef Bistro and live music. Tickets are $49 and the event benefits The Giving Grapes Foundation, a 501c3 organization that assists local charities who provide financial assistance to service industry professionals. www.seattlewineandfoodexperience.com