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Food and drink events

Times Staff Writer
Published October 23, 2003

Stone Crab Weekend - Fri.-Sun. at four Frenchy's locations on Clearwater Beach: original Frenchy's at 41 Baymont St. (727) 446-3607; Rockaway Grill at 7 Rockaway St. (727) 446-4844; Saltwater Cafe at 419 Poinsettia Ave. (727) 461-6295; and South Beach Cafe, 351 Gulfview Blvd. (727) 441-9991.

Lolonis Bistro Dinner - 6:30 p.m. Tue., O Bistro, 66661 Cental Ave., St. Pete Beach. Wine dinner with Maureen Lolonis of Lolonis wines, made with organically grown grapes. $75, plus tax and gratuity. Benefits the Abilities Foundation. (727) 381-1212 to reserve.

Tea in the Afternoon - 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat., Terrace Room, Renaissance Vinoy Resort, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Queen Victoria tea service for adults, with prix fixe menu, pates, tea sandwiches, scones, double cream, chef's pastries, split of champagne, $24, or Toddle Tea for kids, $9. Reservations recommended. (727) 824-8005 or (727) 894-1000, ext. 511.

Gifts From the Kitchen - 10-11 a.m. Nov. 1, Florida Botanical Gardens, 12175 125th St. N, Largo. Kids learn to make homemade food gifts. $3. Pre-registration required by Wed. (727) 582-2220.

Stone Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival - Oct. 30-Nov. 2, Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Single event prices vary. Package price: $1,765 per couple. Toll-free 1-800-426-5669 or www.colonybeachresort.com

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