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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 19, 2008

EVENTS

WINE DINNER: Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, will host an Italian wine dinner featuring SideBern's Mediterranean cuisine and wines of Tasca d'Almerita, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday. Cost is $125 per person. Call (813) 250-9463.

OKTOBERFEST: 400 Corey Ave., downtown St. Pete Beach. Merchants on the avenue will host a free sampling of wine and food, 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; free.

ART SHOW: Vino 100, 1038 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, will present artist Deborah Haeffele showcasing her images of vineyards, wineries and scenes from Northern California wine country, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. The events also include a free wine tasting. Call (813) 654-8466.

SHOPPERS TREAT: BJ's Wholesale Club, 6290 Commerce Palms Blvd., Tampa, and 7651 W. Waters Ave., Tampa; (813) 313-1404 or (813) 313-5370, will host "Taste of the Town," 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Shop and enjoy foods from favorite restaurants.

WINE & ART FESTIVAL: Keel & Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City, will host a festival featuring art, jewelry, crafts and wine, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 26; free.

COOKIE CONTEST: Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium, 2080 Badlands Drive, Brandon, will host the Ultimate Cookie Contest, 1 p.m. Saturday; $10. For information, call (813) 653-2418.

CELEBRATE AUTUMN: Chefs on the Loose, 3401 Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa, will host Farm to Fork Fall Harvest Party. Enjoy wine, locally grown organic produce and organic meats, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; $120. For reservations, call (813) 835-7300.

FUNDRAISER: Whole Foods Market, 1548 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, will host a charity event for Healthy Together, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature a buffet, live entertainment and face painting. Call (813) 874-9435.

CLASSES

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

Weeknight Wizardry, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; $30.

Game Day, 6:30 p.m. Friday; $40.

Fintastic Fish, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28; $45.

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

Schmitt Sohne, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; $45.

All About Garlic, 6:30 p.m. Saturday; $35.

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

Oktoberfest, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; $45.

Holiday Gifts From Your Kitchen, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; $45.

Singles Mingles: Three Ingredients - Lots of Flavor, 6:30 p.m. Friday; $50.

Mommy/Daddy & Me: It's Chili Inside, noon Oct. 26; $25.

Knife Skills 2, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 26; $35.

CHEFS ON THE LOOSE: 3401 Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa; (813) 835-7300. The following classes are scheduled:

Cooking 101, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday; $45.

Secrets of a Caterer, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday; $45.

How to Boil Water Italian Style, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday; $45.

Casual Asian Cuisine, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; $45.

B-21 FINE WINE & SPIRITS: 43380 U.S. 19 N., Tarpon Springs; (727) 937-5049. The following class is scheduled:

Tutorial on Terrazas Winery, by chief winemaker Gustavo Sanchez, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday; $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

VINO 100: 1038 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico; (813) 654-8466. The following class is scheduled:

Vino 101 - The Wines of Italy, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; $20 per person, $35 per couple.

THE EMPRESS TEA ROOM & BISTRO: 6810 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 988-9027. The following class is scheduled:

Holiday Appetizers, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; $35.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET: 1548 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 874-9435. The following class is scheduled:

Culinary 101, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; free.

WEST PALM WINES: 2009 N. 22nd St., Tampa; (813) 241-8587. The following class is scheduled:

Rhone In-Depth, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday; $30.

BERN'S FINE WINES & SPIRITS: 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa; (813) 250-9463. The following class is scheduled:

Wines of Northern & Southern Rhone, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 27; $40 plus tax.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA: 2223 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa; (813) 353-0700. Each class requires prepayment of $45. The following class is scheduled:

Festive Thanksgiving Side Dishes, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA: 708 S. Village Circle, Tampa; (813) 258-5818. Each class requires prepayment of $40. The following class is scheduled:

The Spice Bible, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29.

TASTINGS

CORK & OLIVE CARROLLWOOD: 10019 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 868-3733.

Senior Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. today and Oct. 26; free.

Halloween Tasting, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday; free.

Super Surprise Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; free.

B-21 FINE WINES & SPIRITS: 43380 U.S. 19 N., Tarpon Springs; (727) 937-5049.

Australia & Rhone Valley Wines, 2 to 5 p.m. today; $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

Meet the Winemakers of Spain, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday; $10.

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

Tasting Tuesday, 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Oct. 28; starts at $8.

ABC FINE WINE & SPIRITS: 1845 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa; (813) 782-1389.

Wine Tasting and Cigar Smoker, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; $10.

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

Italian Tasting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; $15.

Spooky Wine, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 29; $15.

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

Wine and Food Extravaganza, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday; free.

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

Importer Wines, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday; free.

World of Wines, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday; free.

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

Scary Wines, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; $10.

CLEARWATER WINE CO. WINE BAR & BISTRO: 483 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach; (727) 446-8805.

Yappy Hour Howl O'Ween Party, 7 to 11 p.m., Friday; free.

Tasting & Live Music, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; free.

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

Sippin' Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday; free.

Senior Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 26; free.

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

Senior Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 26; free.

Gail Reece

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