Odds and ends

• Luigi's, winner of The Observer's 2009 pizza tournament, has opened its third location, at 1225-A East Blvd. (by the Harris-Teeter in Kenilworth Commons). In his e-mail, co-owner Tony Montesano says: "We never thought that we would open another location this soon, especially after opening up in Steele Creek less than a year ago." 704-335-8484.

• Gallery hosts a four-course Scotch dinner Oct. 23 featuring Chivas 18 yr (meaning 18-year-old); Glenlivet 15 yr, French Oak; Glenlivet 16 yr, Nadurra; Glenlivet Archive 21 yr; and Laphroig 10 yr. $75; 704-248-4100. Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge; 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway.

• McNinch House says it will be the first and only restaurant in the Charlotte area serving Elysian Fields lamb. The name-brand meat from a family farm in Greene County, Pa., appears on hot-shot menus across the country. 511 N. Church St.; 704-332-6159.