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Sippin' by the River comes full circle again this year with something for every brand of imbiber. Winos can swirl and sniff with experts Richard Unti and Robert Peters at the Wine Ambassador booth. Philadelphia Brewing Co.'s pavilion will be filled with craft brews and Standard Tap fare. VIPs can enjoy an air-conditioned tent with "tutored tastings" and gourmet grub. Proceeds go to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. Festival Pier at Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street, 215-893-1999, sippinbytheriver.com.

The Brandywine Valley Wine Trail has tacked on a second weekend to this annual event. Purchase $25 passports and roam the six participating vineyards and wineries in southern Chester County, reveling in tastings, concerts, food, art — and hayrides. The best part? If you don't complete the tour on these weekends, passports are good for tastings through Dec. 30 of this year. Call 610-444-3842 or visit bvwinetrail.com.

Couldn't make it out for Restaurant Week? Xochitl's got you covered — they're offering their special $35 four-course menu for an additional seven days. Check out the sopa Azteca, the Spanish mackerel ceviche and the chile en nogada (a poblano pepper stuffed with ground beef, dried fruit and nuts, topped with walnut sauce and pomegranate). Reservations recommended. Xochitl, 408 S. Second St., 215-238-7280, xochitlphilly.com.

Grey Lodge Pub is busting out a firkin of Sprecher's Bavarian Black, a dark aged malt with hints of chocolate, coffee and caramel. If that's not to your fancy, ask for Sprecher Oktoberfest on tap or one of several Sprecher bottled beers. Knockwurst sandwiches will be flying out of the kitchen on the eve of Philly's 38th Annual German-American Steuben Parade. Grey Lodge Pub, 6235 Frankford Ave., 215-825-5357, greylodge.com.

Food Network personality Giada De Laurentiis will appear at King of Prussia's Williams-Sonoma to sign her new book, Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites (Random House). De Laurentiis currently hosts two FN shows: Everyday Italian and Giada's Weekend Getaways. Space is limited to the first 450 customers; call ahead to reserve your spot. Williams-Sonoma, 160 N. Gulph Road, King of Prussia, 610-265-5970, williams-sonoma.com.