Felipe's Pisco Cocktails, Wine Dinner at Coquette, More

NYC? Chef Phillip Lopez of Root/upcoming Square Root, has received (and accepted) an invitation to cook at the James Beard House on November 20. The six-course dinner will represent "Food of the New New Orleans," and reservations can be made at (212) 627-2308. [Eaterwire]

MID CITY? Felipe's Taqueria is introducing a cocktail menu based entirely around the Peruvian liquor, pisco, created by cocktailian wonderboy Nathan Dalton, and mixologist PJ Hanne. And it's a good thing, because nary a soul has tried to park at Mid City Market without being like Screw the office supplies. Give me booze. [Eaterwire]

GARDEN DISTRICT? Chef Michael Stoltzfus is hosting a Spanish Wine Dinner at Coquette next Thursday, September 26, featuring the wines of Gil Family Estates. The winery's GM, Jori Flos, will also be on hand. $100 (all inclusive) for 5-courses with pairings. More info here or call (504) 265-0421. [Eaterwire]

NOLA? Dickie Brennan & Co. has made City Business' 2013 Best Places To Work in New Orleans, which recognizes "50 area companies based on how well they treat their most important asset?their employees.[CityBusiness, sub req]

Folks dining at Coquette [Photo: Official Website]