Nov. 7-9, Tastings New York City: Get a taste of everything from gourmet foods to driving luxury automobiles at this sampling event. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, savor samples from the city’s best restaurants, sip wine, coffee and tea, and plan getaways at the lifestyle pavilion. Pier 94, 12th Avenue and 55th St; www.tastingsnewyorkcity.com. $75.

Nov. 8, Apples, Apples, Apples!: Learn about the history of one of America’s favorite fruits at this family-friendly event at the King Manor Museum. From 12 to 1 p.m., listen to apple stories, make apple crafts, and learn about ways to use apples outside the kitchen. 150th St. and Jamaica Avenue, Queens; 718-206-0545. Free.

Nov. 10-17, Brasserie 8 1⁄2 Anniversary Celebration: To honor eight and a half years in business, this modern French bistro is offering a tasting of eight and a half special dishes, including pork belly croque madame and short rib pot au feu, for $28.50 per person. Chef Julian Alonzo will also serve a selection of “Petits Plats,” like escargots with lamb sausage and garlic butter, for $8.50 each. 9 W. 57th St.; 212-829-0812.

Through Nov. 23, Total Medieval Experience: The Cloisters, a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art dedicated to the art and architecture of medieval Europe, has teamed up with New Leaf Café to offer a prix-fixe medieval dinner inspired by a different country each week. From Tuesday to Sunday during dinner hours, feast on your choice of three courses from France (through Nov. 9), Italy and Germany (Nov. 11 to 16), or England (Nov. 18 to 23). One Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park; 212-568-5323. $48.

Photo: Raspberry truffles in case at Roni-Sue Chocolates in the Essex Street Market. Newsday.