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The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 9, 2008

Events

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

French Wine and Food Pairing, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; $16, plus tax and tip.

Mama Mia Italian Wine and Food Pairing, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 18; $16, plus tax and tip.

FUNDRAISER: Parkshore Grill, 300 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg, will host a five-course dinner benefiting the Abilities Foundation, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 16. Wines from Pine Ridge Winery will be featured. Cost is $79, plus tax and tip; (727) 896-9463.

VINO 100 BRANDON/VALRICO: 1038 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, will host a Young Professionals of Brandon Social, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 18; free; (813) 654-8466.

GALLAGHER'S STEAK HOUSE: 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, is hosting the Vintage Grange Wine Dinner and Silent Auction, featuring guest speaker Matthew Lane, global wine educator for Penfolds, 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 18; $300, plus tax and tip. Reservations required; call (813) 229-8637.

JENE'S TROPICALS: 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, will host its 12th annual Tropical Fruit Tasting, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 19 and 20; free. The event will feature fresh tropical fruits, desserts and drinks. Call (727) 344-1668.

Classes

MICHAELS: 2564 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon; (813) 653-9700. This class is scheduled:

Basic Cake Decorating, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday (four weeks); $17.50, plus supplies.

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

Into the Frying Pan Series: Divine Dessert, teen classes 4:30 p.m., adult classes 7 p.m., today, July 17 and 24; $129.

Bring a Dish, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday; $40.

What's for Dinner? 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 16; $30.

Appetizers in a Snap, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 19; $40.

Fondue, How About You? 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 25; $35.

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

Brewmaster's Dinner, 6:30 tonight; $45.

Great Wines Under $15, 6:30 p.m. Friday; $45.

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

Taste of India, 6:30 p.m. July 16; $35.

Martha Foose, book signing, 5 to 6 p.m., class 6:30 p.m., July 17; $50.

Summer BBQ, Cheese, and Wine, 6:30 p.m. July 18; $45.

Girl's Night Out, 6:30 p.m. July 19; $40.

Kids Cooking Camp, 10 a.m. July 21 through 25; $175.

Guy's Night Out, 6:30 p.m. July 26; $40.

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

Cake Decorating Class II: Basket Weaving and Roses, 6:30 to 9 tonight; $35.

Winning Wine Series: In the Beginning, 7 to 9 tonight: $35.

Guest Chef Jaden Presents: Dim Sum (New Menu), 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday; $50.

Couples Cooking: Steakhouse Cuisine, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday; $55.

Tweens Cook, Too: A Taste of New Orleans, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; $30.

Evening at the Chef's Table: Sensational Summertime Shrimp, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday; $60.

Tweens Summer Camp: Attack of the Restaurant Clones, 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through July 17; $175.

Advanced Sushi Making, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday; $55.

Big Easy Appetizers, 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 16; $50.

Winning Wine Series: Prom Queens, 7 to 9 p.m. July 16; $35.

Girl's Night Out: Tremendous Tapas (New Menu), 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 17; $50.

Guest Chef Tadahisa (George) Mikazaki, 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 18; $45.

Chef Dave Presents: Brunch for Beginners, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 19; $45.

Evening at the Chef's Table: Sensational Summertime Shrimp, 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 19; $60.

Kids Summer Camp: Destination Foods, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 21 through 24; $150.

Girl's Night Out: Four Star Food, Fast! 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 22; $50.

Cake Decorating Class III: Royal Icing Flowers, 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 23; $35.

Winning Wine Series: Anything but Chardonnay, 7 to 9 p.m. July 23; $35.

Chef Laurel Presents: Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 24; $45.

Knife Skills II, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 26; $30.

Rib Dog Presents: Favorites From the BBQ Pit, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; $50.

WHOLE FOODS: 1546 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 874-9435. The following free class is scheduled; register in the store exit lobby:

Shop on a Budget, shopping tips, 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 17.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA: Tampa stores will present a free class on summer fruits and vegetables July 27 at these locations and times:

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

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

•Citrus Park, 8066 Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa, (813) 920-6939; noon.

NATURE'S FOOD PATCH: 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater; (727) 443-6703. These classes are scheduled:

Summer Squash, with Debby DeGraff, 11 a.m. Saturday; free.

Raw Nut Milks & Green Smoothies, with Julie Disser, 11 a.m. July 19; free.

COOKS & COMPANY @ THE BUNGALOW BISTRO: 5137 N. Florida Ave., Tampa; (813) 500-3205, will host the following classes:

Old World Mexican, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday; $50.

Italian Master Sauces, 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 28; $50.

CORK & OLIVE: 4978 Ridgemoor Blvd., Palm Harbor, will host Basic Introduction to Wine Tasting, 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 17; $15; (727) 781-9463.

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

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

Spanish/Argentina Wine Dine Learn, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 19; $35, plus tax and tip.

Tastings

ABC FINE WINE & SPIRITS: 3015 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, will host a wine tasting and cigar smoker from 6 to 8 tonight; $10; (813) 876-5330

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

Toad Hollow Wines, 6:30 to 8:30 tonight; $15.

Australia Wine Tasting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 16; $15.

Chile Wine Tasting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 23; $15.

ABC FINE WINE & SPIRITS: 508 W. Martin Luther King Jr., Seffner, will have a wine tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday; $5; (813) 681-7979.

CORK & OLIVE: 4978 Ridgemoor Blvd., Palm Harbor, (727) 781-9463. The following tasting event is scheduled:

Wine Tasting Poker Night: Swap chips for a taste of wine and a playing card, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday; $10.

VINO 100 BRANDON/VALRICO: 1038 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, will host Vive La France, featuring French and American wines, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday; free; (813) 654-8466.

VINO 100 ST. PETERSBURG: 5056 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg, will host Vive La France, featuring French and American wines, 1 to 5 p.m. Friday; free; (727) 522-8466.

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

Celebrate Bastille Day, French wines, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday; $10.

Red, White & Brew, beer tasting, 7 to 9 p.m. July 18; $10.

AVENUE CELLARS: 9662 Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, will host a wine tasting as part of its grand opening, 1 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday; free; (813) 920-9991.

ABC FINE WINE & SPIRITS: 1403 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon; (813) 685-4832. Wine tasting and cigar smoker, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 16; $10.

UNCORKED FINE WINES & ACCESSORIES: 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg, will host a Beat the Gas Pump Blues Wine Tasting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 18; $10; (727) 892-9463.

Gail Reece

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