7 food and drink events to check out in St. Louis this month

‘Savour the Sparkle’ Chocolate and Sparkling Wine Tasting
April 1 to 30, Cafe la Vie, Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton, 7730 Bonhomme Ave., Clayton, 314.863.0400, samg.bz/savourthesparkle
This month is the last chance to experience Café la Vie’s wine and chocolate pairing featuring chocolate from Honeymoon Chocolates, a bean-to-bar chocolate factory in Clayton. Selected by experts, the sparkling wine enhances the flavors of each chocolate. The tasting is available as a stand-alone experience or as dessert after dinner. Reservations available through OpenTable.

Flippity Flop Breakfast and Easter Egg-Citement
April 1, 2, 7 & 8 – 8 a.m. to noon, Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville, 800.745.0513, eckerts.com
Treat your kids (and yourself) to an Easter-themed breakfast at Eckert’s Country Restaurant followed by an Easter egg hunt. Kids can also enjoy various activities like animal petting pens, tractor rides and face painting. Reservations and tickets available online.

Mission Taco Joint 10-Year Anniversary Party
April 6 – 7 p.m., Delmar Hall, 6133 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314.932.5430, samg.bz/mtj10
Mission Taco is 10 years old and celebrating in style at Delmar Hall. My Posse in Effect, a local Beastie Boys Tribute Band, will provide the entertainment while Mission Taco will have its food truck parked outside. Concertgoers can also enjoy $2 tacos and tequila shots at the late-night happy hour at Mission Taco’s Delmar location. 100% of ticket sales will go to local nonprofit Friends of Kids with Cancer. Tickets available online.

Easter Brunch
April 9 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 612 North, 612 N. Second St., St. Louis, 314.241.3474, 612north.com
If you don’t want to cook on Easter but still want a delicious meal, then this event is for you. Event space 612 North is hosting a brunch buffet that includes chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, ham, quiche, mimosas and more. You’ll enjoy your food with a view of the Arch and downtown St. Louis, and you can even get a complimentary photo op with the Easter Bunny. Reservations available online and must be made before April 6.

A Proper 4/20
April 20 – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Steve’s Hot Dogs, 3145 S Grand Blvd., St. Louis, 314.932.5953, steveshotdogsstl.com
With recreational cannabis now legal in Missouri, Proper Cannabis and Steve’s Hot Dogs wanted to pair up and celebrate. Come for the food specials infused with THC, and stay for the psychedelic reggae rock concert at Ritz Park and the 4/20-themed stand-up comedy show. Free admission.

St. Louis Earth Day Festival
April 22 & 23 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Muny Grounds, 1 Theatre Drive, St. Louis, 314.282.7533, earthday-365.org/festival/
The annual festival is back! This year, the theme is “Go Circular,” emphasizing “reusing” in reduce, reuse, recycle. Attendees can experience educational classes, yoga, musical performances, various food options (all of which are certified members of Green Dining Alliance) and much more. You don’t want to miss the largest Earth Day celebration in the Midwest. Free admission. Sauce Magazine is a sponsor of this event.

Wine Dinner: Wine Around the World at The Rack House
April 27 – 6:30 p.m., 5065 State Hwy. N, Cottleville, 636.244.0574, samg.bz/wineworld
Enjoy a culinary trip around the world without leaving the St. Louis region. The Rack is known for its from-scratch foods and extensive wine list. This event includes six courses, each paired with a hand-selected wine. A deposit can be made online with the remainder due the night of the event.