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Food and wine events

Times Staff
Published June 17, 2004

Taste of the NFL Treasure Hunt - 7 p.m. today, Mise en Place, 442 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. $75 or $275 for four. Benefits America's Second Harvest food bank. (813) 254-5931, ext. 24, to reserve.

Tasting and a Show - 6:30 p.m. Fri., Maestro's & Shimberg Playhouse, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. Tampa Bay Uncorked hosts "Evil Twin" tasting of pinot noir vs. chardonnay, zinfandel vs. sauvignon blanc and more, paired with hors d'oeuvres, followed by a private performance of The Mineola Twins and post-show party. $30, advance sales only. www.tampabayuncorked.org

Fond of Bond - 6 p.m. Sat., Belleview Biltmore, 25 Belleview Blvd., Belleair. "Evening With James Bond" dinner with entertainment, live and silent auction. $100. Benefits the American Liver Foundation. (813) 248-3337.

Lakeridge Harvest Festival - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-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 guided winery tours, grape stamping, wine tastings, Blessing of the Harvest at 1:30 p.m. each day, art and craft vendors; $2 donation benefits Hospice Foundation. Toll-free 1-800-768-9463, 352 394-8627; or www.lakeridgewinery.com

Father's Day Tea - Noon and 2:30 p.m. Sun., Davis and Daughters Tea Cottage, 530 Alt. U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor. Five-course tea with Dad in mind, includes baked potato soup, smoked sausage quiche, hearty tea sandwiches, scones, fruit cobbler; $11.95 children, $15.95 adults. RSVP (727) 785-7790.

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