Burgundy wine dinner - 7 p.m. today, Cafe de France, 15225 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. Carpaccio, salmon mousse with lobster sauce, chicken fricassee with onion, bacon and mushroom in burgundy are some of the dishes paired with the wines of Burgundy in French-themed dinner. $49.95, plus tax and gratuity. (727) 392-8627 to reserve.
Taste of the nation: 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner today, Tampa Marriott Waterside, 700 S Florida Ave., Tampa. Local chefs' culinary creations and wines, silent and live auction and more at annual event to benefit America's Second Harvest of Tampa Bay. $150. (813) 254-1190, ext. 101.
Taste of Pinellas - 5-10 p.m. May 30, noon-10 p.m. May 31, noon-7 p.m. June 1, Vinoy Park, Fifth Avenue NE at Bayshore Drive, downtown St. Petersburg. Sample menu favorites from more than 45 area restaurants at annual food festival to benefit All Children's Hospital; live music, kids' activities, shuttle service. Tickets: $10, reserved seating $20, kids 12 and under free. (727) 892-4193.
