EAT, DRINK, COOK, LEARN

Events

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

SPCA FUNDRAISER: Bella Vino Wine and Cheese Market, 100 Indian Rocks Road N., Belleair Bluffs, will host the Dog Days of Summer Benefit for SPCA of Tampa Bay, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Meet Chris Lynch of Mutt Lynch Winery and sample three Doggone Good Tail Wagging wines. Cost is $20, minimum donation; (727) 584-5552.

VEGAN DINNER: Tampa Bay Vegetarians will meet for a vegan dinner at Casa Tina Mexican and Vegetarian Restaurant, 365 Main St., Dunedin, 7 p.m. Aug. 26. Cost is $12.95 for members, $14.95 for nonmembers; cash only. Reservation deadline is noon Aug. 23. Call (727) 524-3879 or (813) 269-4665 or go to www.tampabay vegetarians.org.

Classes

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

Barefoot Contessa, 6:30 to 8:30 tonight; $35.

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

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

Lunch at 11:30, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 22; $20.

Company's Coming, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28; $45.

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

Chocoholics Anonymous, 6:30 tonight; $35.

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

Dad and Me Breakfast, 10 a.m. Saturday; $40 per dad and child.

Not Your Average Salad, 6 p.m. Tuesday; $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.

Something's Fishy, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26; $45.

Lobster Lovers, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29; $55.

Taste of India, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30; $35.

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

Advanced Sushi Making, 6:30 tonight; $55.

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

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

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

Chicken 101, 3 p.m. Sunday; $45.

Cake Decorating Class V: Advanced Techniques, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20; $35.

Chef Jaden's Upcoming Cookbook Recipes, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21; $50.

Mommy/Daddy & Me: Breakfast All Day, noon Aug. 24; $25.

Sensational Sushi Made Simple, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 24; $50.

Cooking With Herbs of Summer, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27; $45.

Girl's Night Out: "Mix-It-Up Cocktails," 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27; $45.

A Rustic Italian Family Dinner with Chef Guilliano Hazan, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28; $55.

Tweens Cook Too: Thrill of the Grill, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 30; $30.

Asian Rich Dishes by Chef Tadahisa, 6 p.m. Aug. 30; $45.

Fresh Catch of the Day, 3 p.m. Aug. 31; $50.

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

Eat More, Lose Weight, 6 p.m. Thursday.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA: Tampa stores will present a free class on summer salads 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:

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

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

KinderCooks ages 3-5, 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday; $18.

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

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

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

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

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

Old World Europe vs. New World California, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 22; $20 plus tax and tip.

Spanish/Argentina Wine Dine Learn, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 23; $35 plus tax and tip.

Tastings

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

Blends, 6:30 to 8:30 tonight; $15.

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

Zinfandels, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 27; $15.

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. Thursday; $10.

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

Singles Mingle Wine Tasting, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday; $10.

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

Imported Wine, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 22; free.

Explore European Wines, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23; free.

Sip & Dip, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28; free.

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

South African Wines, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday; $15.

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

Summer Champagne Sipper, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday; $10.

What's in a Name?, 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 22; $10.

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

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

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

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

Hooray! School Started Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 22; $10.

South of the Border Swanky, 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 23; $25.

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

Staff Faves, 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 22; free.

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

Sippin' Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 23; free.

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

Wine Tasting, 6 p.m. Aug. 29; 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.