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The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 20, 2008

Events

SPCA FUNDRAISER: Bella Vino Wine and Cheese Market, 100 Indian Rocks Road N., Belleair Bluffs, will host the Dog Days of Summer Benefit for SPCA of Tampa Bay, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The event will feature Chris Lynch of Mutt Lynch Winery and samplings of three Doggone Good Tail Wagging wines. Cost is $20, minimum donation; (727) 584-5552.

VEGAN DINNER: Tampa Bay Vegetarians will meet for a vegan dinner at Casa Tina Mexican and Vegetarian Restaurant, 365 Main St., Dunedin; 7 p.m. Tuesday. Cost is $12.95 for members, $14.95 for nonmembers; cash only. Reservation deadline is noon Saturday. Call (727) 524-3879 or (813) 269-4665 or go to www.tampabay vegetarians.org.

WINE FESTIVAL: Florida Estates Winery, 25241 State Road 52, Land O' Lakes, (813) 996-2113. A wine festival and tasting will include live music and assorted items for sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 30; free.

GRILLSMITH WINE DINNER: Grillsmith of Carrollwood, 14303 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, will host a five-course dinner paired with wines of Kluge Estate Winery of Charlottesville, Va., 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 2. Host Paul Clear will speak about wines from Virginia. Cost is $45. Call (813) 269-1500.

GRILL AND CHILL: SideBern's, 2208 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa, will offer a summer celebration of beer and barbecue on its patio, 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 4; $45. Call (813) 258-2233, or register at www.bernsfinewines.com.

Classes

FOODIES: 2312 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 209-1418.

Lunch at 11:30, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday; $20.

Company's Coming, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28; $45.

Traditional New Orleans, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 4; $45.

Cake Walk, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 6; $40.

PUBLIX: Publix Apron's Cooking School, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 926-4465. These classes are scheduled:

Diabetic Dishes, 6:30 tonight; $35.

So You Think You Can Cook Shrimp, 6:30 p.m. Thursday; $35.

Something's Fishy, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; $45.

Lobster Lovers, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29; $55.

Taste of India, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30; $35.

Hispanic Techniques, 10 a.m. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; $200.

Hispanic Techniques, 6 p.m. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; $200.

One Night in Bangkok, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4; $35.

Giuliana Hazan, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5; $50.

Intermediate Techniques, 6 p.m. Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; $200.

Chocoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11; $35.

Cool Summery Desserts, 2 p.m. Sept. 13; $35.

Potato, Grain, and Pasta Side Dishes, 6 p.m. Sept. 13; $35.

ROLLING PIN KITCHEN EMPORIUM: 2080 Badlands Drive, Brandon; (813) 653-2418. These classes are scheduled:

Chef Jaden's Upcoming Cookbook Recipes, 6:30 p.m. Thursday; $50.

Mommy/Daddy & Me: Breakfast All Day, noon Sunday; $25.

Cooking with Herbs of Summer, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27; $45.

Girl's Night Out: "Mix-It-Up Cocktails," 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27; $45.

A Rustic Italian Family Dinner with Chef Guilliano Hazan, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28; $55.

Tweens Cook Too: Thrill of the Grill, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 30; $30.

Asian Rich Dishes by Chef Tadahisa, 6 p.m. Aug. 30; $45.

Fresh Catch of the Day, 3 p.m. Aug. 31; $50.

Cake Decorating Class I - Basic Training, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3; $35.

Winning Wines: "In The Beginning," 7 p.m. Sept. 3; $35.

Chef Jaden Presents: Wontons and Potstickers, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4; $50.

Chef Dave Presents: September "Small Plates," 7 p.m. Sept. 4; $45.

Build a Better Burger!, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5; $50.

Evening at the Chef's Table: Menu from the French Laundry, 6 p.m. Sept. 6; $65.

Cooking Fundamentals: Class 1, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 (5 week series); $250.

YOUNG CHEFS ACADEMY: 1576 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico; (813) 643-7025. The following classes are scheduled:

Chefs Club ages 5 to 10, 4:30 to 6 p.m. every Thursday in August; $27.

Chefs Club ages 10 to 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in August; $27.

WHOLE FOODS: 1548 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 874-9435.

Learn to shop on a budget, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday; free.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA: Tampa stores will present a free class on cooking with olive oil Sunday at these times and locations:

11 a.m., International Plaza, 2223 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa; (813) 353-0700.

Noon, Westfield Citrus Park, 8066 Citrus Park Town Center Drive, Tampa; (813) 920-6939.

2 p.m., Hyde Park Village, 708 S. Village Circle, Tampa; (813) 258-5818.

ROY'S SARASOTA COOKING CLASSES: 2001 Siesta Drive, Sarasota; (941) 952-0109.

August Class, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; $55.

September Class, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29; $55.

CHARLIE'S WINE BAR: 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa; (813) 250-1967.

Old World Europe vs. New World California, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; $20 plus tax and tip.

Spanish/Argentina Wine Dine Learn, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; $35 plus tax and tip.

French Bordeaux Wine Dine Learn, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 30; $35 plus tax and tip.

Tastings

TASTINGS: 149 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 894-2255.

Washington State Wine, 6:30 to 8:30 tonight; $15.

Zinfandel, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 27; $15.

Serena Cheese, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 3; $15.

Rhone Valley, 6:30 to 8:30 Sept. 10; $15.

CORK & OLIVE: 4978 Ridgemoor Blvd., Palm Harbor; (727) 781-9463.

Imported Wine, 6 to 8 p.m., Friday; free.

Explore European Wines, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday; free.

Sip & Dip, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28; free.

Wines for Picnic & Grilling, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29; free.

Discover New and Old World Wines, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30; free.

VINTAGE WINE CELLARS: 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931.

What's In a Name?, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday; $10.

UNCORKED FINE WINES & ACCESSORIES: 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-9463.

Hooray! School Started Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; $10.

South of the Border Swanky, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday; $25.

Specific about the Pacific Northwest, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 29; $10.

VINO 100 BRANDON/VALRICO: 1038 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico; (813) 654-8466.

Staff Faves, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday; free.

Sippin' Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 30; free.

VINO 100 ST. PETERSBURG: 5056 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 522-8466.

Gail Reece

Send news of food events or classes at least two weeks before publication to Gail Reece, The Tampa Tribune, 200 S. Parker St., Tampa FL 33606; or e-mail greece@tampatrib.com.

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