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Be it Japanese, Moroccan, pies, comfort food or other, or Merlots, Malbecs, or Pintots, there are dozens of places around Charleston that are willing to help you learn more about them and, in the case of the solid carbs, how to make the dishes. For a small monetary contribution, naturally.

The Post and Courier has a pair of lists that will help you out, one on area wine tastings and one on area cooking classes.

Enjoy.

Now all that's missing is one one beer tastings, we may have to chime in there.