Tonight, Upstairs on the Square is hosting a Holiday Bubble Bash. You get to sample a half-glass each of four different champagnes and sparkling wines paired with four plates prepared by chef Susan Regis. Dishes include Maine Jonah crab claw with grits cake and fried chicken (6:30 PM; $85 per person; 617-864-1933).
Central Bottle Wine store in Central Square, Cambridge, will feature a cheese and wine tasting on Thursday, December 13, when sparkling wines will be among the picks to pair with Ruggles Hill Creamery cheeses (5-9 PM; 617-225-0040).
Bin Ends, the fine wine warehouse in Braintree, is hosting its annual Bubbles Tasting this Sunday, December 16 (1-4 PM). You can sample everything from champagne, prosecco, cava and other sparkline wines (236 Wood Rd., Braintree; 781-817-1212).
