• Spring Tea at the Dallas Arboretum begins March 4 and runs through April 5. It will be served Monday through Friday at 11 a.m, and 2 p.m. Cost is $47, which includes admission, parking, taxes and gratuity. The Champagne tea is $57. Reservations are required.
• Wine of the week: Cusumano Nero d’Avola 2011 ($10) is stunning in its combination of value and quality. Look for a dark, plummy and almost earthy character. Available at Jimmy’s.