EAT, DRINK, COOK, LEARN

Events

GRILL AND CHILL: SideBern's, 2208 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa, will offer a summer celebration of beer and barbecue on its patio, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday; $45. Call (813) 258-2233, or register at www.bernsfinewines.com.

LA FOGATA CHURRASCARIA: 2832-2838 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport, will host a Spanish wine dinner featuring Montecillo and Osborne wines and benefiting Abilities Foundation, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Call (727) 327-4200 for reservations.

TAMPA BAY CULINARY CLUB: Chef Tommy will demonstrate signature dishes for sampling, 2 p.m. Aug. 16 at Splash! An Ocean Grill, 3973 Van Dyke Road, Lutz; $10. Reservations required by Aug. 13. Call (727) 789-2605.

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

Champagne and Chocolate, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; $25 plus tax and tip.

Argentina/Chile Wine and Tapas, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 15; $16 plus tax and tip.

Classes

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

Simple Satisfying Saturday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday; $40.

Barefoot Contessa, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 13; $35.

Little Italy, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 15; $45.

Vegetarian Delight, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 19; $35.

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

Saveur Cooks: American Summer Classics, 6 tonight; $50.

Picnic at the Beach, 6 p.m. Thursday; $35.

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

DelGrosso Family, 6:30 p.m. Saturday; $40.

Teen Back to School, 10 a.m. Tuesday to Aug. 14; $90.

Chocoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13; $35.

One Night in Bangkok, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14; $35.

Sushi 101, 6 p.m. Aug. 15; $50.

Dad and Me Breakfast, 10 a.m. Aug. 16; $40 for dad and child.

Not Your Average Salad, 6 p.m. Aug. 19; $35.

Diabetic Dishes, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20; $35.

So You Think You Can Cook - Shrimp, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21; $35.

Couples Cooking, 6 p.m. Aug. 23; $80 per couple.

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

Cake Decorating IV: Rolled Fondant, 6:30 tonight; $35.

Winning Wines: Big Red, 7 tonight; $35.

I Play With My Food - Fruit and Vegetable Carving, 6:30 p.m. Thursday; $45.

Effortless Entertaining With Chef David Leathers, 6:30 p.m. Friday; $45.

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

Evening at the Chef's Table: Asian Cuisine, 6 p.m. Saturday; $60.

Knife Skills I, 1 p.m. Sunday; $35.

Dog Days of Summer, 5 p.m. Sunday; free.

New Guest Chef Audition: Chef Jeremy, 2 p.m. Tuesday; free.

Basic Knife Usage, Stock Making and Baked Custard, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; $55.

Advanced Sushi Making, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13; $55.

Winning Wines Series: "Bubbly Personality and the Sweet Stuff," 7 p.m. Aug. 13; $35.

Rustic Summer Cooking From Provence France, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14; $50.

Couples Cooking: Casual Dining, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15; $50.

Evening at the Chef's Table: Asian Cuisine, 6 p.m. Aug. 16; $60.

Chicken 101, 3 p.m. Aug. 17; $45.

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

Tasty Tomatoes, with Chef Debby DeGraaff, 11 a.m. Saturday.

Eat More, Lose Weight, 6 p.m. Aug. 14.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA: Tampa stores will present a free class on tomatoes Sunday 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.

YOUNG CHEFS ACADEMY: 1576 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico; (813) 643-7025. The following classes are scheduled:

Think Pink: Cupcakes for a Cure, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday; $30.

Chefs Club ages 5 to 10, 4:30 to 6 p.m. every Thursday in August; $27.

Chefs Club ages 10 to 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in August; $27.

KinderCooks ages 3 to 5, 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 16; $18.

MICHAELS: 2464 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon; (813) 653-9700.

Advanced Flowers and Basketweave, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday (four weeks); $21, plus supplies.

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

Marquis Phillips Wine Tasting and Class, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday; free.

Shop on a Budget, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14; free.

Tastings

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

Cheese and Wine, 6:30 to 8:30 tonight; $15.

Wine: Blends, 6:30 to 8:30 Aug. 13; $15.

Washington State Wine, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 20; $15.

ABC FINE WINE AND SPIRITS: 14729 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 264-1881.

Wine Tasting and Cigar Smoker, 6 to 8 tonight; $10.

ABC FINE WINE AND SPIRITS: 204 107th Ave., Treasure Island; (727) 360-6153.

Wine Tasting, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday; $5.

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

Hot Hot Hot With Tijuana Flats, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday; free.

Sippin' Saturdays, 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday; free.

Celebrate the Olympics, 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday; free.

Wines Pairing with Pepin Restaurant, 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 14; free.

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

House Favorites, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; $10.

Sangria Summerset, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15; $10.

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

Celebrate the Olympics, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday; free.

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

Burgundy & Offspring Grand Tasting, 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday; $25 in advance or $30 at the door.

ABC FINE WINE AND SPIRITS: 1403 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon; (813) 646-3473.

Wine Tasting and Cigar Smoker, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14; $10.

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

South African Wine Tasting, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15; $15.

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

Singles Mingle Wine Tasting, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15: $10.

New World Wines, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 16; free.

Gail Reece