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The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 27, 2008

Events

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER: 400 Corey Ave., downtown St. Pete Beach. Merchants will host a free sampling of wine, beer and food from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; free; (727) 363-6888.

WINE FESTIVAL: Florida Estates Winery, 25241 State Road 52, Land O' Lakes. Enjoy wine, live music and items for sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 13; free; (813) 996-2113.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY FUNDRAISER: Got Wine and Cigars, 662 Main St., Dunedin, will host a fundraiser from 1 to 11 p.m. Sunday. The event will feature live music, food and a blind auction. Donations will be accepted; (727) 736-4077.

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. Tuesday. Kluge Estate's Paul Clear will speak about wines from Virginia. Cost is $45; (813) 269-1500.

SOUTH TAMPA GRILLSMITH: Grillsmith of South Tampa, 1108 S. 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. 8. Kluge Estate's Paul Clear will speak about wines from Virginia. Cost is $45. Call (813) 250-3850.

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.

TASTE OF BROADWAY: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Drive, Tampa, will host a food and wine tasting followed by Broadway highlights in Ferguson Hall, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 13. Cost is $75 for regular patrons, $125 VIP; (813) 844-4547.

FALL FESTIVAL: Park Square Cellar, 16132 Churchview Drive, Lithia, will host a wine festival featuring more than 100 wines, light food and live music, 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 13; free. Call (823) 689-4560.

OKTOBERFEST: Uncorked Fine Wines & Accessories, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg, will host its Second Annual Oktoberfest Celebration, featuring German-style beers with wine and food, from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20; $15. Reservations are required; (727) 892-9463.

Classes

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

Company's Coming, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday; $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.

Goin' Greek, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9; $40.

Elegant Entertaining, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12; $40.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cooking With Herbs of Summer, 6:30 tonight; $45.

Girl's Night Out: "Mix-It-Up Cocktails," 6:30 tonight; $45.

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

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

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

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.

New Guest Chef Shari Presents: Make Ahead Elegantly Easy, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10; $45.

Winning Wines: "Prom Queens," 7 p.m. Sept. 10; $35.

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

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

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

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

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

MICHAELS: 2464 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon; (813) 653-9700. These classes are scheduled:

Beginners Cake Decorating, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9 (four-week course); $17.50 plus supplies.

Tastings

ABC FINE WINE & SPIRITS: 3110 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 839-7167.

Wine tasting and cigar smoker, 5:30 to 7:30 tonight; $10.

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

Zinfandel, 6:30 to 8:30 tonight; $15.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wine tasting, 6 p.m. Friday; free.

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

25 Wine Bubbly and Beer, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; $16 plus tax and tip.

PIC PAC - THE WINE SOURCE: 6609 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 347-0743.

Pic Pac VIP Wine Tasting, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday; $20.

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

Pacific Northwest, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; $10.

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

Sippin' Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 13; free.

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

Sippin' Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday; free.

BELLEAIR GRILL AND WINE BAR: 1575 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater; (727) 449-2988.

Tasting Tuesday, 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday; starting at $8.

SALVADOR DALI MUSEUM: 1000 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; 1-866-440-7880.

Seventh Annual Z-Grapes Wine Tasting, 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 5; Zodiac members $25, others $35; Z.I.P. Premium Tasting: Zodiac members $45, others $55, $10 more at the door.

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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