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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 17, 2008

Events

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. Thursday. 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.

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, 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $10. All ticket sales will be donated to Metropolitan Ministries. For information, call (813) 874-9435.

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. Saturday; $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. Saturday. Themed costume or elegant casual attire is 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.

BENZIGER CALIFORNIA WINE DINNER: Columbia Restaurant, 2117 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa, will host a wine dinner featuring wines from Benziger Family Winery of Sonoma County, Calif., 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 25; $75. Call (813) 248-4961.

WINE DINNER: Grille 121, 121 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg, will host a reception followed by a five-course meal, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 26. Chef Lawrence will prepare the meal featuring wines from Kluge Estate Winery. Paul Clear will host and discuss the wines. Cost is $55. For information, call (727) 822-4413.

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

ALL THAT GLITTERS: The 11th annual All That Glitters wine tasting and silent auction will be held at Pepin Hospitality Center, 4121 N. 50th St., Tampa, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 27. The event will benefit the MacDonald Training Center and feature wine, beer and other spirits, plus food from Tampa area restaurants and caterers. General admission is $75, VIP $100. Call (813) 870-1300, ext. 283.

FUNDRAISER: A cocktail party benefiting Fostering Hope Florida will be held at La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Local television personality Chef John will give cooking demonstrations. Cost is $40. For information, call (727) 512-9981.

Classes

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

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

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

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

Polenta Party, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 30; $40.

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

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

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

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

Vegetable Sides 101, 6 p.m. Monday; $35.

Hemingway's Hideout, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25; $40.

Picnic at the Beach, 11 a.m. Sept. 27; $35.

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

Cake Decorating Class 2: Basket Weaving and Roses, 6:30 tonight; $35.

Winning Wines: Anything but Chardonnay, 7 tonight; $35.

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

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

Steamy Hot Cooking, 11 a.m. Saturday; $45.

Evening at the Chef's Table: Menu From the French Laundry, 6 p.m. Saturday; $65.

Knife Skills 1, noon Sunday; $35.

Pizza, Pizza Party, 3:30 p.m. Sunday; $45.

Sensational Sushi Made Simple, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24; $50.

Winning Wines: The RED Army, 7 p.m. Sept. 24; $35.

Chef Blake Presents: Hello Cupcake, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25; $45.

Chef Dave Presents: September Small Plates, 7 p.m. Sept. 25; $45.

Tweens Cook Too: Fun With Phyllo, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 27; $30.

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

Intermediate Cake Decorating, 6:30 to 8:30 tonight (four-week course); $17.50.

Advanced Cake Decorating, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday (four-week course); $17.50.

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

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

Chef's Table: Tales From the Table of the Dordogne Region of France, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; $75.

Under the Tuscan Sunset: Chef's Table From the Tuscany Region of Italy, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; $75.

Tailgating, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday; $45.

Spaghetti Night, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 24; $45.

Secrets of a Caterer, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 25; $45.

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

Culinary 101 With Executive Chef Mark Malowski, 6 to 8 tonight; free.

Olive Oil Tasting and Class, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24; free.

EMPRESS TEA ROOM AND BISTRO: 6810 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 988-9027 or www.empresst.com. The following class is scheduled:

Cooking 101, 7 p.m. Tuesday and Sept. 30; $35.

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 Bordeaux Wine Dine Learn, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 27; $35 plus tax and tip.

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

Wine Class, 6:30 to 8 tonight; free.

Wine Education, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 24; free.

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

Uncorked Wine Academy, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Sept. 25; $50.

Tastings

ABC FINE WINE & SPIRITS: 1603 N. Missouri Ave., Largo; (727) 581-4642.

Wine tasting and cigar smoker, 6 to 8 tonight; $10.

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

Singles Wine Tasting, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday; $10.

Importer Wine Presentation, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday; free.

Taste of Italy, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday; free.

Sip & Dip Night, 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 25; free.

Global Wines, 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 26; free.

ABC FINE WINE & SPIRITS: 1405 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon; (813) 685-4832.

Wine tasting and cigar smoker, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday; $10.

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

Wine Down Wednesday, 4 to 6 p.m. today and Sept. 24; free.

Allegro Coffee Tasting, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; free.

Tail Gate Essentials, 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday; free.

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

Tour de Pizza Night, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday; free.

Sippin' Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 27; free.

Ladies Night Out, 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 25; free.

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

Singles Night, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday; free.

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

Sip and Dip, 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 25; free.

Alumni Football Friday Night, 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 26; free.

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

Awesome Autumn Arrivals, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday; $10.

The Art of Wine, 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 26; $10.

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

Fall Festival, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; $10.

Rioja Region Wine Tasting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26; $10.

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

Argentina/Chile Wine & Tapas, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; $16 plus tax and tip.

25 Wine Bubbly & Beer, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 26; $16 plus tax and tip.

AMERICAN SPIRITS: 280 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-8700.

3rd Friday Tasting, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday; free.

Kluge Estate, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; free.

VILLAGE WINE & SPIRITS: 1836 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa; (813) 994-1000.

New Zealand Wine Tasting, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday; $15.

BELLA VINO WINE & CHEESE MARKET: 100 Indian Rocks Road N., Belleair Bluffs; (727) 584-5552.

Big Reds, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday; $30.

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

Tasting Tuesdays, 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Sept. 30; starting at $8.

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

Wine Tasting, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26; $10.

GOT WINE & CIGARS: 662 Main St., Dunedin; (727) 736-4077.

Fall Festival & Wine Tasting, 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 26; $10.

Fall Festival & Beer Tasting, 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 27; $10.

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

Sippin' Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 27; free.

Senior Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 28; free.

Gail Reece

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