Peas, love and Brussels sprouts

Charleston Grill presents Vegstock 2010: An Evening of Peas, Love and Wine at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19. This seven-course vegetarian dinner with paired wines by executive chef Michelle Weaver and sommelier Rick Rubel will celebrate the 41st anniversary of Woodstock.

Tickets are $60, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. To reserve, call 577-4522.

Charleston Grill is in the Charleston Place Hotel at 224 King Street.

Grape stomping

Looking for some entertainment in this the season of the heat? Grab your best Lucy attire, Lucille Ball that is, and stomp till your blue at Irvin-House Vineyard's seventh annual Grape Stomping Festival at 2-6 p.m. Aug. 28 at Irvin-House Vineyards on Wadmalaw Island. Admission is $5 per car.

The vineyard is at 6775 Bears Bluff Road. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to picnic. The highlight of the festival is the Lucy Look-Alike Contest, where 'I Love Lucy' fans will get their chance to don their best costume and re-enact the 1956 episode of 'I Love Lucy' when Lucy takes a job in a vineyard and stomps grapes. The best costume wins $50 cash and prizes.

Wine and food will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.charlestonwine.com

Flour power

Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito have sold Baked, Charleston to Rich and Tracey Ditizio.

This branch of the popular Brooklyn bakery of the same name is at 160 East Bay St.

Lewis and Poliafito plan to concentrate on their flagship property. Baked's new owners plan to continue all the signature baked goods, expand breakfast and lunch dishes and partner with Charleston Coffee Roasters for Baked House Blend coffee.

Baked is open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Call 577-2180.

Hall's Chophouse

Hall's Chophouse at 434 King Street has expanded its bar menu. Think lighter, smaller, value: tuna tartar, filet mignon Martini, blackened salmon salad and spicy shrimp with Napa cabbage join menu regulars of 10-ounce burger with fries, baby back ribs and more.

Prices range from $7 to $13. Call 727-0090. Hall's is open seven days and features a Sunday gospel brunch at 10:30 a.m.

Fishing for a fix

At noon Aug. 20, King Street Marketing Group will host a lunch event at Fish Restaurant.

Each guest will receive a King Street Goodie Bag, free parking and an opportunity to take home valuable prizes from King Street and Charleston peninsula businesses.

Cost is $18. Proceeds benefit Louie's Kids, a local organization that raises funds to help treat childhood obesity, finding the fix that fits, one kid at a time.

Chef Nico Romo has created a three-course menu. For more details, go to www.letsdolunchincharleston.com or call 303-1113. Seating is limited. Fish is at 442 King Street.

Celebrating Julia

The Glass Onion restaurant will celebrate Julia Child's birthday on Saturday during its dinner service.

The Glass Onion, at 1219 Savannah Highway, plans to offer a prix fixe 'Julia' menu featuring French classics such as marinated mussels, poached salmon, veal sweetbreads and creme brulee.

The cost is $35. Duval Leroy Champagne will be available at the celebration for $50 a bottle.

Visit www.ilovetheglassonion.com. The restaurant will close for brunch at 3 p.m. Saturday to prepare for the birthday dinner, which will begin at 5 p.m.

King Street Grille

King Street Grille continues its expansion. The Citadel Mall on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard in West Ashley will be the seventh location for this popular sports bar. An opening date has not been set.

Bella Napoli pies

Bella Napoli Italian restaurant has added handmade tossed pizza pies to its menu. Bella Napoli is at 7671 Northwoods Blvd. North Charleston. Call 863-8552 or visit www.bellanapolirestaurant.net.

Finz Bar and Grill

Finz Bar and Grill is now serving Sunday brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays.

The menu includes breakfast burritos, eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy and bottomless Mimosas.

Finz is at 440 West Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Call 654-7296 or visit www.finzbar.com.

Tavern gone

The Village Tavern in the Crickentree Village shopping center at 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. closed last week.

Chicken, biscuits

The former Tennille and Company location on U.S. Highway 17 is being bulldozed. Rising from its rebar and concrete will be a new Bojangles location. No opening date has been set.