Food File

By PEGGY ANDERS, Times Staff Writer
© St. Petersburg Times
published January 23, 2002

Special events and food tastings

EINSTEIN ON WINE: 6-9 p.m. Sat., Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. Wine from more than 80 winemakers, reds and whites, domestic and imported, with food, live music and silent auction, all to benefit the children's science center at MOSI: $50. Call (813) 987-6000.

KUMQUAT FESTIVAL: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Dade City. Music, car show, farmers market, food, arts and crafts, all to celebrate the kumquats grown in nearby St. Joseph, which calls itself the "Kumquat Capital of the World." Free. Call (352) 567-3769 or log on to www.visitpasco.net.

WINTER BREAD TASTING: 12:30-2 p.m. Sat., Bread Artisans Bakery, 4442 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park. Savor the aroma of freshly baked and naturally fermented breads while sampling a selection of artisan baked winter breads, including bruschetta, Rosamarino, rye, whole wheat and white, at this free tasting: (727) 548-1400.

GLOBAL BRUNCH: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun., Globe Coffee Lounge, 532 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. "Last Sunday Brunch" continues in 2002, with a la carte selections such as asparagus portobello stuffed crepes and sausage and gravy on herbed biscuits. Costs vary according to menu items. Call (727) 898-5282.

NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL: Feb. 1-3, Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Vintners and top chefs from around the world, wine auction, wine and food tastings using local seafood and produce; wines include Far Niente, Swanson Vineyards, ZD Wines; chefs include Todd English of Olives, Thomas Keller of the French Laundry, Takashi Yagihashi of Tribute; proceeds benefit children's charities. Call (941) 514-2239 for event prices, or visit: www.napleswinterwinefestival.org for more information.

Wine and beer tastings, classes

PORTS AND MADEIRAS: 6:30 p.m. Fri., Uncorked Fine Wines and Accessories, 2706 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Discover how port wines and Madeiras are created at this tasting: $10, includes souvenir glass. Call (727) 892-9463.

UNIQUE WINES: 7-9 p.m. Fri., Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. "Seek the Unique" tasting features selections off the beaten path that include Lurton Freres viognier, Clos du Gilroy grenache, Marchese di Barolo barbera from Italy: $10. Call (813) 879-2931.

PIC PAC TASTING: 5-7 p.m. Fri., Pic Pac Fine Wine and Spirits, 6609 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Free tasting of various wines: (727) 347-0743.

TOP 100: 6 p.m. Sat., A Taste For Wine, 241 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Try picks from Wine Spectator's top 100 wines of 2001, plus snacks at annual tasting: $20. Call (727) 895-1623.

MURIELLE'S LATEST WINES: 1-4 p.m. Sat., Murielle Winery, 13131 56th Court, Suite 305, Clearwater. White merlot, cabernet sauvignon, sparkling wine, pinot noir and pinot grigio among wines produced by this Florida winery: free. To reserve, call (727) 561-0336, or visit www.muriellewinery.com.

MAZZARO'S TASTING: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., Mazzaro's Italian Market, 2909 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Sample selection of reasonably priced wines from both California and around the world at free tasting: (727) 321-2400.

Cooking classes

CLASSIC ITALIAN: 6:30 p.m. today, Casa Italia, 2080 Constitution Blvd., Sarasota. Guiliano Hazan, author of The Classic Pasta Cookbook, shares cooking tips as he prepares a full meal for sampling: $70, includes wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres break, printed recipes. Call (941) 924-1179 to reserve.

HERBAL CUISINE: 7-8 p.m. today, 10-11 a.m. Thur., Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N MacDill Ave., Tampa. Vegetarian class topic is herbal cuisine: free. Call (813) 873-7428.

KIDS BAKING: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sat., La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin. Kids ages 8-14 who love to bake can learn to make French bread, apple crisps, miniature toffee crunch cheesecakes and coronets with chocolate cream in hands-on class: $30. Call (727) 736-3070.

SOUTHERN DINNER PARTY: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon., Margaret Ann's Catering, 5625 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Pepper-pecan brioche, roasted thyme and garlic Cornish hens, banana pudding parfaits highlight Southern-inspired dinner party menu: $40, or $75 a couple. Call (727) 525-3983.

CAFE L'EUROPE: 11 a.m. Tue., Cafe L'Europe, 431 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota. Start with continental breakfast, then learn to make four-course dinner with wine pairing; menu this week includes stone crab with dipping sauces, butter lettuce with hearts of palm and beet vinaigrette, weinerschnitzel with caper butter sauce: $60 a person inclusive (continental breakfast, lunch and glass of wine). Call (941) 388-4415 or visit www.neweuropeancuisine.com.

QUICK VEGETARIAN: 6:30-9 p.m. Tue., La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin. Hands-on class makes pear and watercress soup with bleu cheese croutons, vegetable paella, cabbage roulade with lemon sauce and cranberry-pear tofu pie: $45. Call (727) 736-3070.

SPEEDY CASSEROLES: 7-8 p.m. Jan. 30, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 1, Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N MacDill Ave., Tampa. Free cooking class with chef Debby DeGraaff makes vegetarian casseroles that require little preparation time. Call (813) 873-7428.

ARMANI MENU CLASS: noon Feb. 2, Armani's (atop Hyatt Regency Westshore), 6200 Courtney Campbell Parkway, Tampa. Chef prepares favorites from the Armani menu: $60, inclusive. To reserve, call (813) 207-6800.

Food talk

CHOOSE TO LOSE: Twelve-week weight management program begins noon-1 p.m. Thur., at Bayfront Medical Center, 701 Sixth St. S, St. Petersburg. Led by dietitian, classes focus on reducing dietary fat with plant-based diet, protein, plus exercise. Program cost: $225. Call (727) 893-6792, ext. 1.

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