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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 10, 2008

Events

WINE AND CHEESE FOR CHARITY: Whole Foods Market, 1548 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, will host a wine and cheese tasting benefit for Metropolitan Ministries on Friday and Sept. 19. Tickets are $10 per person. All ticket sales will be donated to Metropolitan Ministries. For information, call (813) 874-9435.

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.27; free; (813) 996-2113.

FALL FESTIVAL: Park Square Cellar, 16132 Churchview Drive, Lithia, will host a wine-tasting festival featuring more than 100 wines, light food and live music, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; free. Call (813) 689-4560.

TAMPA BAY CULINARY CLUB: Jorge's Seafood Grille, 800 Clearwater-Largo Road, Clearwater, will host a tasting and demonstration by Chef Jorge Leon, 2 p.m. Saturday; $10. Reservation deadline is today. Call (727) 789-2605.

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. Saturday. Cost is $75 for regular patrons, $125 VIP; (813) 844-4547.

FUNDRAISER: Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse will host a wine tasting to raise money for the Tampa Bay Lighthouse for the Blind, 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18. The event will be held at the home of Mike Kwasin, 3613 S. Beach Drive, Tampa, and will feature wine and appetizers. Suggested donations are $25 per person, $40 per couple. Call (813) 837-8941.

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, 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20; $15. Reservations are required; (727) 892-9463.

"VINO LAS VEGAS!": Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., will host its seventh annual wine-tasting fundraiser, "Vino Las Vegas!" featuring select wine and restaurant samplings, 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20. The movie-themed fundraiser benefits the theater. Themed costume or elegant casual attire preferred. Premium Tasting begins at 7 p.m.; $85 ($95 day of event). Grand Tasting begins at 8 p.m.; $50 ($60 day of event). For information, call (813) 274-8680.

Classes

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

Elegant Entertaining, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; $45.

Meat and Potatoes, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 18; $40.

Sophisticated Soiree, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 20; $45.

Into the Frying Pan Series: Bountiful Brunch, teen classes 4:30 p.m., adult classes 7 p.m. Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct. 6; $120.

Some Like It Hot, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26; $40.

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

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

Cool Summery Desserts, 2 p.m. Saturday; $35.

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

So You Think You Can Cook - Lasagna, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18; $35.

Something's Fishy, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19; $45.

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

Guest Chef Shari Presents: Make Ahead Elegantly Easy Entertaining, 6:30 tonight; $45.

Winning Wines: "Prom Queens," 7 tonight; $35.

Guest Chef Jeremy: Introduction to Spices of India, 6:30 p.m. Thursday; $45.

Chef Dave Presents: Steakhouse Cuisine, 6:30 p.m. Friday; $55.

Kids in the Kitchen: Football Frenzy, 10:30 a.m. Saturday; $25.

The Hills Are Calling - Texas Hills That Is, 6 p.m. Saturday; $50.

Mommy/Daddy & Me: Let Them Eat Cupcakes, noon Sunday; $25.

Cooking Fundamentals: Class 1, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday (5-week course); $250

Cake Decorating Class 2: Basket Weaving and Roses, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17; $35.

Winning Wines: "Anything but Chardonnay," 7 p.m. Sept. 17; $35.

Chef Blake Presents: Puff Pastry 101, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18; $45.

Chef Dave Presents: September "Small Plates," 7 p.m. Sept. 18; $45.

MICHAELS: 2464 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon; (813) 653-9700. Following class is scheduled:

Fondant and Tiered Cakes, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday (four-week course); $17.50 plus supplies.

MICHAELS: 14829 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 792-8026. These classes are scheduled:

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

Fondant & Gumpaste, 6:30 to 8:30 Tuesday (four-week course); $17.50 plus supplies.

Intermediate Cake Decorating, 6:30 to 8:30 Sept. 17 (four-week course); $17.50 plus supplies.

CHEFS ON THE LOOSE: 3401 Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa; (813) 835-7300 or ww.chefsonthe

loose.net. These classes are scheduled:

Taste of Chefs on the Loose, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; $40.

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

Meet the Parents and I Can't Cook - Help! 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday; $45.

Tastings

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

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

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

Wine Down From Work, 6 to 8 tonight; $10.

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

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

Gail Reece

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