The Sugar Mama

Be 1 of 10 people to win a free group Pilates machine class, valued at $32.

Mighty Pilates is the latest addition to Laurel Heights, located right next to Spruce restaurant. The studio focus is on energetic, group classes on top-of-the-line Balanced Body reformers and towers. Classes provide an intense 55-minute workout with class size limited to 8 people. Try a Beginner class, Pre-Natal Pilates, or Mighty Sport, which incorporates a blast of cardio with classic Pilates moves. Or, in true tablehopper style, try their new Mighty Mixer, which takes class up-tempo with inspiring music and a toast after class. What a great alternative to classic happy hour!

Classes are normally $32 each, or new clients can take advantage of the 5-classes-for-$99 special ($61 savings). 1-on-1 training offers you a chance to experience the individual attention of a Mighty trainer. New clients receive 3 private sessions for $195 ($60 savings).

10 lucky winners (must be new to Mighty Pilates) will get a free class just by entering! All you need to do is forward this week’s tablehopper newsletter to two friends (but even more would be so very fabulous), and add a note to your friends about which class you’d want to try (or why they should sign up for tablehopper), then Cc: or Bcc: me at luckyme@tablehopper.com so I know you sent it—I promise I won’t use anyone’s email address. The deadline to enter is Sunday June 6th by 11:59pm. I will notify the winner later that week. Good luck!

StarChefs.com, the online magazine for culinary insiders, will hold its Rising Stars Revue on Wednesday June 16th from 7:30pm-10pm at Ghirardelli Square. Each year, StarChefs.com chooses only four cities in which to hold Rising Stars awards. The awards celebrate up-and-coming chefs and culinary professionals who represent the vanguard of the American dining scene. The Rising Stars Revue is a walk-around tasting gala featuring the Rising Stars’ signature dishes, desserts, and drinks. There is also an awards ceremony and a “Best Dish” contest sponsored by Jade Range.

A portion of the proceeds will go to La Cocina, whose mission is to assist low-income women entrepreneurs in food-related businesses.

Tickets are $95; $150 VIP (includes Champagne, caviar, early access at 6:30pm), and can be purchased here.

tablehopper is giving away one pair of regular admission tickets (two tickets total). All you need to do is forward this week’s tablehopper newsletter to two friends (but even more would be so very fabulous), and add a note to your friends about which rising star you’re most excited about, then Cc: or Bcc: me at luckyme@tablehopper.com so I know you sent it—I promise I won’t use anyone’s email address. The deadline to enter is Wednesday June 2nd by 11:59pm. I will notify the winner later that week. Good luck!

The 29th annual Telluride Wine Festival takes place high in the Colorado mountains June 24th to 27th, and they’re giving away two great prize packages.

The festival features a range of the world’s finest wineries, plus expertise from Steve Olson, Fred Dexheimer, and Chronicle Wine Editor Jon Bonné, plus Iron Chef Cat Cora and NYC mixologist Andy Seymour. Musical guests on Friday are blues guitarist Jackie Greene, plus Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Saturday’s show features Devotchka, Blitzen Trapper, and the Moondoggies.

The grand prize is two VIP tasting and concert tickets, two tickets to Jon Bonné’s seminar (California’s New Guard), and three night’s lodging at the Hotel Columbia. First prize is two VIP tasting and concert tickets only. No transportation is provided.

For tickets and information, visit TellurideWineFestival.com.

tablehopper is giving away the grand prize to one lucky winner, and the first prize to a second lucky winner. All you need to do is forward this week’s tablehopper newsletter to two friends (but even more would be so very fabulous), and add a note to your friends about the event, then Cc: or Bcc: me at luckyme@tablehopper.com so I know you sent it—I promise I won’t use anyone’s email address. The deadline to enter is Sunday May 30th by 11:59pm. I will notify the winners on Monday May 31st. Good luck!

The 7th Annual Golden Glass wine tasting and Slow Food Plaza benefiting Slow Food San Francisco is on Saturday June 12th, from 1pm-5pm at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion.

Golden Glass celebrates the efforts of international wine producers who strive to protect, nurture, and revive the indigenous and classic varieties of their regions. Taste wines by regional areas throughout the pavilion to learn about terroir nuances. The Golden Glass is also a lively gastronomic event, featuring culinary delights from the Bay Area’s top restaurants and artisan producers in a Slow Food Plaza.

Proceeds of the event benefit Slow Food SF’s School Programs, including school gardens, and the Time For Lunch Campaign. This also supports the Ark of Taste program.

Tickets are $60 each, and can be purchased here.

tablehopper is giving away one pair of tickets (two tickets total). All you need to do is forward this week’s tablehopper newsletter to two friends (but even more would be so very fabulous), and add a note to your friends about the event, then Cc: or Bcc: me at luckyme@tablehopper.com so I know you sent it—I promise I won’t use anyone’s email address. The deadline to enter is Sunday May 23rd by 11:59pm. I will notify the winner on Monday the 24th. Good luck!