Indy Eats

Wines will be provided by Chateau Thomas Winery and a special dinner menu will be prepared by Chateau Thomas Winery Chef June Cero. The event benefits the American Lung Association of Indiana’s programs. Thursday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m. reception and 7 p.m. dinner $125. RSVP/questions: Kathy Such at ,a href="mailto:ksuch@lungin.org">ksuch@lungin.org or 317-573-3900, ext. 221.

Dec. 14 and 28, 3-5 p.m. Cost is $13.95. The Propylaeum is located at 1410 N. Delaware St. 638-7881.

The Barking Dog Café, located in the southeast corner of the historic Indianapolis City Market, has introduced some new menu items for their fall and winter menu. Items include a lobster burger: large chunks of lobster meat made into a “burger” and served on a handmade, buttery brioche roll with house-made remoulade sauce. They are also offering specialty gourmet catering and their “made from scratch” soups, bisques and chowder are available in quarts and gallons with advance orders. 765-525-6687 or thebarkingdogcafe@tds.net.

Fans will have the opportunity to meet country music legend Willie Nelson and have copies of his album, Willie Nelson’s Classic Country Christmas, signed during the CD-signing party at Texas Roadhouse in Bloomington, Thursday, Dec. 9, 4-5 p.m. The restaurant is located at 110 Franklin Road. Willie Nelson will be performing at the Indiana University Auditorium in Bloomington later that evening. www.texasroadhouse.com.