Will Hyde Park Village ever move beyond the enigma? More stores and restaurants seem to close than stay open, and high rents prevent the mom-and-pop shops and newsstands from setting foot on such hallowed ground. So when a business sprouts crowds, we take notice. ...more

June 19, 2008

Events VINO 100 ST. PETERSBURG: 5056 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg, features a California Dreamin', a free food and wine pairing, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. For information, call (727) 522-8466. ...more

June 18, 2008

Rising fuel prices are affecting the price of just about everything from timber to tomatoes, so should we expect spikes in the cost of American wine? ...more

June 11, 2008

Events VINO 100 ST. PETERSBURG, 5056 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 522-8466. These events are scheduled: ...more

June 11, 2008

Americans are notorious for their big-plate appetites, of ordering enough food at one sitting to feast on for three days. Many restaurants are happy to oblige, in portion size and bill, while others are catering to more healthful lifestyles that stress less is more. ...more

May 30, 2008

Tastings WINE TASTING: ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, 2855 66th St., St. Petersburg, will host a wine tasting and cigar smoker featuring a selection of wines from around the world from 6 to 8 tonight. Cost is $10. For information, call (727) 345-6149. ...more

May 27, 2008

Planning to dodge the risks of secondhand smoke by sitting outside at a wine bar tonight? Surprise: If people are smoking on the patio or sidewalk, the air there is just as bad as it is in the smoking section indoors. ...more

May 23, 2008

Events VEGAN DELIGHT: Tampa Bay Vegetarians will host a vegan dinner at Faros Restaurant, 12670 Starkey Road, Largo, at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The cost is $12.50 for members and $14.50 for nonmembers, including tax and tip. Reservations are required by noon Thursday. For information or to register, call Debby at (727) 432-3327 or go to www.tampabayvegetarians.org. ...more

May 20, 2008

Events CHARLIE'S WINE BAR: 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa; (813) 250-1967. These events are scheduled: ...more

May 6, 2008

The Photo Archives' organization of young professionals – the Bailey-Eastman Group – is sponsoring a celebration of black & white photography at "A Party in Black & White", Thursday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Plant City Photo Archives Exhibit Gallery, 119 N. Collins St. in downtown Plant City. ...more

February 4, 2008