Tastes of the Holidays - 6:30-8 p.m. tastings, 8-9:30 p.m. holiday concert Fri., St. Brendan Catholic Church, 245 Dory Passage, Clearwater. Food, wine and music, with tastes from restaurants including Island Way Grill, Bonefish Grill and Columbia Restaurant. $30 inclusive, benefits the Haven of Religious Community Services and Clearwater Marine Aquarium. (727) 443-5485 or (727) 403-9952.
The Best of Sidebern's - 6 p.m. Sun., SideBern's, 1002 S Howard Ave., Tampa. Sample wines selected by Bern's wine experts including Far Niente chardonnay, Plumpjack merlot and cuisine from SideBern's chef Jeannie Pierola. $50. Reservations required: (813) 250-9463.
Rodney Strong wine dinner - 7 p.m. Tue., Crazy Conch Cafe, 1110 Pinellas Bayway S, No. 206, Tierra Verde. Wines from Rodney Strong pair with rum and pepper-glazed chicken with mango and habanero mojo, Voodoo lager-steamed shrimp, grilled pork chop, bananas Lady Duncan. $70, plus tax and gratuity. RSVP required: (727) 865-0633.
Chestnut roast - 6-10 p.m. Dec. 13, Whistle Stop Grill, 915 Main St., Safety Harbor. Annual chestnut roast with live music; chestnuts free with dinner and drinks. (727) 726-1956.
