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© St. Petersburg Times, published March 13, 2003
Abilities Wine and Food Festival -- VIP reception 6-7 p.m., 7 p.m. grand tasting Sat., Tropicana Field, First Ave. and 16th St. S, St. Petersburg. Tampa Bay's oldest and largest food and wine tasting features 300 California and international wines, samplings from 50 area restaurants that include Six Tables, Saffron's, Pacific Wave, bid on chef dinners, wines at silent auction. $125 VIP, $60 advance grand tasting, $70 at door. Benefits the Abilities Foundation. (727) 538-7370, ext. 345, or online www.event-pass.com.
Red, White and Blues festival -- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards, U.S. 27, 3 miles south of Florida Turnpike Exit 285, near Clermont. Sample the winery's red and white wine varieties, take guided winery tours, enjoy live blues, food available. $2 admission. Toll-free 1-800-768-9463 or (352) 394-8627.
Simply Desserts -- 7-9 p.m. March 21, Florida Botanical Gardens, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. Stroll the Wedding Garden while enjoying desserts-only treats from Panera Bread, Pie Factory, Celebration Cakes and more, plus silent auction. $10. Benefits 4-H Foundation. (727) 582-2528.
Khue Dinh is now the chef at Sushi Rock Grill in St. Petersburg. A former chef was pictured in the March 6 edition of Weekend.