Join us this winter for Martha's Top Chef Evenings featuring world-reknown chefs and their iconic cookbooks. First up is Michael Symon and his cookbook, "Live to Cook," on Wednesday-Friday, January 18-20th. The cost is $25 per person for a three course meal including an appetizer, entrée and dessert or you can order off the full menu.

Other chefs that will be featured in the series are Mark Bittman with "The Food Matters" (February 15-17), Jamie Oliver with "Meals in Minutes" (March 21-23), and Mario Batali and his "Simple Family Meals" (April 18-20). All of the cookbooks are available at Brilliant Books in Traverse City.

Martha's Sunday Suppers = gourmet, family style dining at its best! And the first Sunday Supper is coming up on Sunday, January 15th. The price is $39 per person for a four-course meal including an appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert. Space is limited to 20 people so call now to reserve your places at the table (271-2344). The other scheduled Sunday Suppers are: February 19th, March 18th, and April 15th.

On Monday, January 16th, Bill Miller of Genova Wine Distribution LLC will host a wine tasting event at Martha's from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The cost is $10. Sample a selection of some tasty Italian wines and then order your own favorites. Martha will also have some delicious hors d'oeuvres to complement the wines.