RESTAURANT ROUNDUP:

Pasta Connection, the venerable Italian restaurant that has resided for more than two decades at the southern tip of Harbor Boulevard, is set to close April 21.

Yadira Hernandez, the daughter of the restaurant’s former owner and its de facto manager since January, said the restaurant was leaving its longtime residence because the owners could not afford a recent boost in rent. Pasta Connection has been at 1902 Harbor Blvd. for 24 years.

“We’re looking for another place nearby, hopefully in a two-block radius,” Hernandez said.

“We just haven’t found a place that we like. We’re working on it.”

The restaurant, which features homemade pasta, traditional Italian recipes and Italian/Argentine fare, is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Call (949) 646-3484 for more information.

Wine Lab Newport plans three tastings

Wine lovers will have three chances to sample one French import and two California brands in the next week at Wine Lab Newport.

The wine bar at 2901 W. Coast Hwy., Suite 100 in Newport Beach plans to host a tasting for Pascal Wine Imports from 5:30 to 8 tonight, with red and white French varieties available. Jana Harvey, the co-owner of Scott Harvey Wines from St. Helena, is scheduled to moderate a tasting from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

L’Aventure Winery from Paso Robles will be spotlighted from 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 13.

The L’Aventure tasting has only a few spots left, and customers are encouraged to make reservations.

Wine Lab Newport, which resides in the same space that formerly housed Great Legs Wine, opened in January and offers tastings Wednesday through Sunday.

Call (949) 515-8466 for more information.

— Michael Miller