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The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 16, 2008

Events

TASTY FREEBIES: Williams-Sonoma at Westfield Citrus Park mall will host a free demonstration and tasting of Mediterranean fare made by guest chef Louis Pappas Jr. at noon Saturday.

The gourmet cooks' tools and foods store also will conduct a free paella class from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday at the mall store. At 2 p.m., a free demonstration and tasting of ceviche will be given by celebrity chef Jayms, the executive chef at Tina Tapas at Channelside Bay Plaza.

For details, call (813) 920-6939.

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 tonight. Wines from Pine Ridge Winery will be featured. Cost is $79, plus tax and tip; (727) 896-9463.

CHARLIE'S WINE BAR: 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa; (813) 250-1967 will host the following event:

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

VINO 100 BRANDON/VALRICO: 1038 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, will host a Young Professionals of Brandon Social Night 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday; 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. Friday; $300, plus tax and tip. Reservations required; (813) 229-8637.

JENE'S TROPICALS: 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, will host its 12{+t}{+h} annual Tropical Fruit Tasting 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free. This event will feature fresh tropical fruits, desserts and drinks. Call (727) 344-1668.

VEGAN DINNER: Raga Indian Restaurant, 16080 U.S. 19, Clearwater; 7 p.m. Tuesday. Tampa Bay Vegetarians will meet for a vegan dinner. Cost is $12.50 for members, $14.50 for nonmembers. Reservation deadline is noon Saturday. Call (727) 524-3879 or (813) 269-4665 or go to www.tampabay vegetarians.org.

BELLEAIR GRILL AND WINE BAR: 1575 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, will host a dinner featuring Spanish wines paired with Spanish-inspired dishes 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 24; $85, plus tax and tip. Call (727) 449-2988.

VINTAGE WINE CELLARS: 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, will host a Beat the Heat Wine Party Social 7 to 9 p.m. July 25; $10. Call (813) 879-2931.

LAST FRIDAY CELEBRATION: 400 Corey Ave., downtown St. Pete Beach. Merchants on the avenue will host a free sampling of wine and food 6 to 10 p.m. July 25; free.

BENEFIT: Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse will host a benefit for the Hillsborough Headstart Community Foundation. The wine tasting will be at the home of Mike Kwasin, 3613 S. Beach Drive, Tampa, 6 to 8 p.m. July 31; $25 per person, $40 per couple; (813) 837-8941.

Classes

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

What's for Dinner? 6 to 7:30 tonight; $30.

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

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

Cooking With Kids, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 28; $55 per adult and child.

Into the Frying Pan Series: Comfort Foods, teen classes 4:30 p.m., adult classes 7 p.m., July 31, Aug. 7 and 14; $129.

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

Taste of India, 6:30 tonight; $35.

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

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

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

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

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

Franciscan Winery, Lone Pine Golf Club, 800 Lone Pine Drive, Lakeland, 7 p.m. July 26; $75.

The Basics of Culinary, 10 a.m. Mondays from July 28 through Sept. 8; $300.

French Techniques, 6 p.m. July 29, Aug. 5 and 12; $150.

Hemingway's Hideout, 6:30 p.m. July 31; $40.

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

Big Easy Appetizers, 6:30 to 9 tonight; $50.

Winning Wine Series: Prom Queens, 7 to 9 tonight; $35.

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

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

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

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

Knife Skills I, noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday; $30.

Classic Sauces, 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday; $45.

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

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

It is All in the Crust! 1 to 3:30 p.m. July 27; $40.

Couples Cooking: Elegant and Easy, 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 29; $50.

Sensational Sushi Made Simple, 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 30; $50.

Winning Wine Series: The Red Army, 7 to 9 p.m. July 30; $35.

Chef Gui Presents: New World French Cooking, 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 31; $50.

WHOLE FOODS: 1548 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. Thursday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

French Burgundy Wine Dine Learn, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 26; $35, plus tax and tip.

VINO 100 BRANDON/VALRICO: 1038 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico; (813) 654-8466 will host the following class:

The Basics of Wine, 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 29; $20 per person or $35 per couple.

Tastings

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

Australia Wine Tasting, 6:30 to 8:30 tonight; $15.

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

Lolonis Winery Tasting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 30; $15.

ABC FINE WINE & SPIRITS: 1405 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon; (813) 685-4832. Wine tasting and cigar smoker, 5:30 to 7:30 tonight; $10.

VINTAGE WINE CELLARS: 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931. Red, White & Brew beer tasting, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday; $10.

UNCORKED FINE WINES & ACCESSORIES: 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 892-9463. The following tastings will be held:

Beat the Gas Pump Blues Wine Tasting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; $10.

All American Wines, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 25; $10.

AMERICAN SPIRITS: 280 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-8700.The following tastings are scheduled:

Third Friday Tasting, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday; free.

High-Roller Tasting, 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 24; $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

ABC FINE WINE & SPIRITS: 6943 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa; (813) 884-3792. Wine tasting and cigar smoker, 6 to 8 p.m. July 23; $10.

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

Wine & Cheese Social, 6 to 8 p.m. July 25; free.

Sip & Dip Night, 6 to 8 p.m. July 31; free.

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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