Starting tomorrow, October 22, out in the East Bay, the Restaurant at Wente Vineyards kicks off its new "Thursday Nights at the Table" dinner series. Each week guests can enjoy a specially designed three-course prix fixe dinner, served family style, from executive chef Arthur Wall. The locally grown, sustainable cuisine will be accompanied by wine pairings from the vineyard. Seating at the restaurant's large communal table begins promptly at 7 PM ($39 per person including wine, $29 without; reservations are required, and parties of all sizes are welcome, 925-456-2450).