☞ DRINK: Wine & Chocolate Tasting at MJM

Friday, February 11th, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, at the Morris-Jumel Mansion. Kick off Valentine's Day weekend with the popular Wine and Chocolate tasting event in one of the city's oldest free-standing mansions. Learn and sample all the best pairings of wine & chocolate inside one of the most historic spots uptown. Certified wine specialist Vicente Pina will present an educational wine tasting and Carol Ward will discuss which chocolates best complement each wine sample. Tickets are $25 per person and $20 for members. Pre-paid advanced registration is required. Call 212.923.8008.

The Morris-Jumel Mansion is at 65 Jumel Terrace between 160th and 161st Streets. The nearest trains are the C at 163rd Street or the 1 at 157th Street. www.MorrisJumel.org.