Twice a year the group hosts the week-long event where for $26.09 people will receive a three-course prix-fixe dinner and for an additional $12 they will also receive wine pairings for each course. Visit www.gcindependents.com for a list of all participating restaurants. "Of course want you to come here each and every day, but we'll understand if you spread the love around this special week and visit some of our bretheren independent restaurants," the owners said. "The kitchen is brainstorming as we speak about what they're going to offer you that week and just overhearing them we're drooling."

Now let's talk wine festivals. The Dilly Deli will be represented at the 19th Cincinnati International Wine Festival located downtown at the Duke Energy Convention Center March 14 and 15. You do need to get tickets, however. Just visit the Deli and get set up with as many tickets you want and get answers to any questions you might have.

Then there is the Graziano Winemaker's Brunch with wwner/winemaker Greg Graziano at the Polo Grille, 5035 Deerfield Blvd., Mason. It will be Sunday March 15, at 1 pm and costs $40 per person plus tax and gratuity. "We are very pleased to co-host this special meal featuring the wines, as well as the presence. Chef Thom Milliken of the Polo Grille and our own Chef Eric Vice are good friends, and will collaborate on a spectacular four-course wine brunch menu featuring the wines of Graziano Winery in Mendocino, California," the owners said. "The Dilly Wine Shop will be along representing the wine side of things, Polo Grille provides the setting, and Chefs Thom and Eric will be in the kitchen whipping up the culinary delights." Space is limited and you must contact the Polo Grille to secure your seat. Call them at 513-701-POLO. "We'd like to see at least half of the brunchers representing the Dilly," the said.

It is March and that means March Madness. The Dilly Deli will have all the college basketball games on TV Thursday through Saturday March 19-21 (Rounds 1 and 2), and again March 26-28 (regionals). In the past the Deli has has let the music go quiet during the NCAA tournament, but this year they will continue to have live music on Friday and Saturday nights throughout, so those evenings will just feature the games on the bar TVs. Otherwise, they'll be on the Big Screen.