Frankies 457 Party; Bar Competition at Pouring Ribbons

CARROLL GARDENS — On Friday, November 23, Frankies 457 will host a party in the garden with food from Prime Meats, beer from Sixpoint, and music by DJ Dylan Boelte. All proceeds from the event will go to the Red Hook Initiative. The "Food, Fire & Fun" party kicks off at 7 p.m. [EaterWire]

EAST VILLAGE — On Monday, November 26, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur will host a bartender challenge called the "Pamalympics" at Pouring Ribbons. James Menite (Crown), Doug Miller (CIA), and Joshua Perez (Booker and Dax) will attempt to write cocktail recipes after a blind-taste test, among other challenges. For every person who attends, Pama will donate $20 to the U.S. Bartender's Guild-New York fund to get bars that were affected by Hurricane Sandy back open. RSVP here. [EaterWire]

EATER INTERVIEW — In a new interview with Eater National, EMP's wine director Dustin Wilson chats about whether a wine list can be innovative, the competitiveness of the New York sommelier scene, and why being a successful sommelier is more of a lifestyle than it is a job. [Eater National]

THANKSGIVINGWIRE — Still looking for a place to eat out on Thanksgiving? Do consult Eater's map of Thanksgiving restaurant recommendations, as well as the last-minute reservation guide. [EaterWire]

[Photo: The backyard at Frankies 457 by Krieger]