In Argentina, the traditional evening out culminates in a late night asado, a meal of meats cooked over an open flame or grill, usually eaten late in the evening, surrounded by good friends, good music, and good wine. Since the perfect asado takes time to prepare, some appetizers are in order; thus, the Argentine culture developed the picada – pairing delicious wines with a light buffet of Argentine specialties, including cured meats and cheese, sometimes accompanied by olives, nuts, pickled vegetables and crusty bread. At Central Market, we want to enhance your picada experience with the opportunity to mix, mingle and learn about some of the great wines coming out of Argentina.

We'd love for you to join us for our own picadas right here in our Fort Worth CM Cooking School. In a come-and-go environment, you'll enjoy both the cuisine and wines of Argentina. Our Cooking School staff will present meticulously prepared platters of cured meats, cheeses, olives and empanadas for you to nibble on while you sip and learn about the history and philosophy of the wines from that night's guest winemaker. You may even view a tango demonstration! Enjoy all of this on your way to your dinner reservation of the evening, and celebrate the night in true Argentine style.

Join us from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on the following nights, and please call (817) 377-9005 for reservations, or visit the Cooking School portion of this website.

• Robert Pepi of Bianchi Winery – Saturday, May 15

• Sebastian Luiz of Tamari Winery – Sunday, May 16

• Gonsalvo Bertelsen of Finca el Origen Winery – Wednesday, May 19