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Dine
Food and drink events
By Times staff writer
© St. Petersburg Times
published April 24, 2003
Bern's Wine Fest -- Today-Mon. SideBern's, 2208 W Morrison Ave., Tampa. Sixth annual wine and food event includes seminars, luncheon, grand tasting, gala wine dinner, with winemakers and winery owners representing 150 wines from around the world; cuisine by executive chef Jeannie Pierola; event prices $65-$250. (813) 250-9463 or www.bernswinefest.com.
Florida Winefest -- Today-Sun. Sarasota venues include Ritz-Carlton, St. Armands Circle, Cafe L'Europe. "A Vintage Voyage" theme for festival that includes lunch tastings, winemaker dinners, seminars, gala dinner, "sip and shop"; event prices $35-$300. (941) 952-1109 for info only. Tickets at www.floridawinefest.com.
Wine, jazz and art -- 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. Free winery tours at annual jazz and fine art show, with wine tastings, music, food available for purchase at outdoor event. Free admission. Toll-free 1-800-768-9463 or (352) 394-8627.
Bacchus In Black Tie -- 6 p.m. Wed. Renaissance Vinoy Resort, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, downtown St. Petersburg. Five-course gala dinner celebrates Italian regional cuisine and wines. $175. Benefits Ruth Eckerd Hall. (727) 712-2760.
Free ice cream -- Participating Baskin-Robbins stores give customers a free scoop of ice cream from 6-10 p.m. Wed. For every scoop served, Baskin-Robbins will make a donation to First Book, which gives books to low-income families. Visit www.baskinrobbins.com for area locations.
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