The 13 Ugly Men were roasted Nov. 25 at a Thanksgiving Eve Block Party at Rawbar Sushi and Taps Wine & Beer. Attendees partied in two areas on one block. ...more

December 16, 2009

Carol Faessler and Darcy Hermida have a novel idea on tap. The partners are gearing up for the Nov. 6 grand opening of Bootleggers, where customers can handcraft wine, beer, liquor and soda to their own taste, "at a fraction of the cost," Hermida said. The shop provides home-brewing supplies for hobbyists and offers classes for wanna-be bootleggers. Brew parties are available after hours by appointment. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For information, call (813) 643-9463. ...more

October 28, 2009

As readers of this column know, I got into blogging on Twitter last year. (My Twitter logon is @TheStew. Creative, I know.) ...more

March 29, 2009

The latest Web networking site spawns a new social order. ...more

March 26, 2009

EVENTS CHEF ROAST: Chef Tom Pritchard's legendary contributions to the culinary and charitable communities will be recognized with a reception, wine dinner and roast at The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Jan. 12. Proceeds benefit the Abilities Foundation and will fund its Disabled Veterans Job Placement Program. Cost is $100 a person; $1,250 per corporate table. For reservations and information, call (727) 538-7370, ext. 345, or go to www.abilitiesfoundation.com. ...more

January 4, 2009

It's hard to know what to make of Taps Wine & Beer Merchants. The new bar and restaurant opened in June on the ground floor of downtown's Skypoint condominium tower, catering to an upwardly mobile crowd with high-end booze and a hip menu. ...more

November 20, 2008

Events 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. Thursday; $75. Guest of honor will be Erinn Benziger. Call (813) 248-4961. ...more

September 24, 2008

All That Glitters, the annual wine, beer and food tasting benefiting the MacDonald Training Center, will include new elements this year. ...more

September 17, 2008

Events DOG DAYS OF SUMMER: 400 Corey Ave., downtown St. Pete Beach. Merchants will host a free sampling of wine, beer and food from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; free; (727) 363-6888. ...more

August 27, 2008