What's up at Heirloom?

Heirloom's November cooking class will be Nov. 13, focusing on Toska Truffles and a pasta dough recipe chef Clark Barlowe says he adapted from his time at The French Laundry; it includes a three-course meal and cocktail afterward, for $35.

Nov. 19 is the monthly artisan dinner: Five courses with five N.C. beverages, for $75.

Also new: The restaurant is serving complimentary tapas 5-7 p.m. daily to customers who buy a drink (including the nonalcoholic kind). "This was inspired by my time in Spain in 2008," writes Barlowe. Such a civilized custom. 8470 Bellhaven Blvd.; 704-595-7710.