Eat All About It: Learn about wine bottle grit Jan. 28 in Benton City

Those wanting to learn more about the sediment at the bottom of your wine bottle and have a drink while doing it should head to Tucannon Cellars on Jan. 28.

The Benton City winery plans a 6:30 p.m. seminar on wine fining and filtration with winemaker Phil Warren. The class will cover how Warren gets his wines so clear. That includes a discussion about the filters he uses but also about what the material at the bottom of a bottle is and why it’s there.

Those attending the course can expect to taste four unfiltered white wines weeks before bottling.

“This sediment-rich phase is believed to produce bigger and brighter flavors in the young wine,” said a release from the winery.

Tickets are available here. Cost is $15 per person. Tucannon Cellars is at 40504 N. Demoss Road in Benton City.

Bar planned for central Richland yet to surface

The future looks unclear for a Western-themed bar originally planned for central Richland.

Luke’s Bar & Grill was renovating the the former home of City Buffet and a Red Robin at 924 George Washington Way. Writing on the building’s windows announcing the new restaurant was removed from the building months ago.

Another window still gives details about seeking employees. The building’s marquee sign advertises it is for lease.

Ownership said through its Facebook page late last year that a dispute with the landlord led them to leave the location, despite having renovated the inside and done work on the exterior. They also said they were looking for a new location.

But as of this week, the Facebook page for Luke’s is no longer available. Calls to a number listed for the business went unanswered before getting a disconnected tone.

Olive Garden adds catering to its repertoire

Are you an Olive Garden fan who has longed to incorporate your passion for their famous breadsticks and pasta into your wedding or anniversary party?

You’re in luck. All of the chain’s restaurants in the U.S. and Canada will soon offer catering and delivery.

Darden Restaurants, the Fortune 500 company that owns Olive Garden and a number of other franchises including Longhorn Steakhouse, announced the new service this week.

Customers will have to order a minimum of $125 to get the service and there are delivery fees.

But the service offers employees to help with menu planning, as well as delivery. Orders include eating utensils, table covers, plates, napkins and even the chain’s signature mints.

The catering menu includes special bundles of favorites from the restaurant to ease planning.

The sole Olive Garden in the Tri-Cities, at 1420 N. Louisiana St. in Kennewick, can be reached at 509-374-3500.

This story was originally published January 26, 2016 at 2:42 PM with the headline "Eat All About It: Learn about wine bottle grit Jan. 28 in Benton City."