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Food file

A look at what's happening around the area

By PEGGY ANDERS
Published May 25, 2005

Special events and food tastings

SEAFOOD ALASKA FESTIVAL: Eighth annual seafood festival through Tue., with chefs' demonstrations of seafood specialties of the Northwest, 7 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays (free), Northwest Excursion Wine Dinner 6:30 p.m. Tue. ($69.95), ice carving demonstrations, at Fulton's Crab House, Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista. Proceeds benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Call Seafood Festival Hotline, (407) 934-8424.

SCIENCE OF FOOD: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4, the Science Center, 7701 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Among "Science of Food" events are cooking class with chef Edyth James of Saffron's Caribbean restaurant (11 a.m.), "Iron Cook" contest where participants create and write an original recipe from provided ingredients, kids' activities, planetarium shows, science center tours; $5. Call (727) 384-0027.

TAMPA BAY CULINARY CLUB: 3 p.m. June 4, at Steve's Cape Cod Restaurant, 271 Orange St., Ozona. Monthly meeting features demonstration and menu sampling from the New England-style seafood restaurant; $10. RSVP by June 1, call (727) 789-2605 to attend.

TWIN FIN TO ZONIN: 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, Cafe Dufrain, 707 Harbour Post Drive, Harbor Island, Tampa. Twin Fin pinot noir, Zonin pinot grigio, Mont Gras cabernet/shiraz reserve, Bellingham chardonnay and more; free. Reservations appreciated, call (813) 275-9701.

SYRAH, TEMPRANILLO TASTING: 6:30-8:30 Fri., Got Wine, 662 Main St., Dunedin. Wines include Hahn Estates syrah and Rancho Zabaco Heritage zinfandel from California, Manyana tempranillo from Spain, Blue Moon riesling from Oregon in free wine tasting. Call (727) 736-4077.

PASTA PAIRINGS: 6:30 p.m. Fri., Uncorked Fine Wines and Accessories, 2706 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Wines perfect for pairing with pasta dishes are sampled at this week's tasting; $10. Proceeds benefit A Blooming Place for Kids. Call (727) 892-9463.

WORLDLY WINES, DECADENT MARTINIS: Charlie's Wine Bar, 533 S Howard Ave., Tampa. Tasting of 25 champagnes, sparkling wines, domestic and imported wines from Chile, California, Argentina, Germany, Australia; and European beers, 7:30 p.m. Fri., $15 advance, $20 at door; or drink martinis, wines and beers, 7:30 p.m. June 3, $12 advance, $15 at door. Call 813 250-1967 or visit www.charlieswine.com

DIVINE WINES: Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. "Divine Wines" tasting 7 p.m. aperitif, 7:30 p.m. tasting Fri., with some of the most sought-after wines, including Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2002 pauillac, Louis Roederer Cristal 1996, Far Niente 2002 cabernet sauvignon, $75 per person. Call (813) 879-2931 to RSVP.

FLORIDA ESTATES WINE FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Florida Estates Winery, 25241 State Road 52, near Land O'Lakes. Winery, fresh market; also handmade crafts and live music. Free admission. Call 813 996-2113 or visit www.floridaestateswines.com

WINE LABEL LINGO: 6:30 p.m. June 3, Apron's Cooking School at Publix Supermarket at Shoppes of Citrus Park, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa. Learn how to decipher labels, plus sample a variety of wines and enjoy light bites; $40. Call (813) 926-4465 to RSVP.

ITALIAN ANTIPASTI: 7-8 p.m. today, 10-11 a.m. Thur., Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N MacDill Ave., Tampa. Chef Debby DeGraaff makes a vegetarian version of Italian antipasti; free. Call (813) 873-7428.

MASTERING SAUCES, SUMMER PARTY FOODS: La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin. Mastering the Art of Saucemaking, hands-on class, 6:30-9 p.m. June 1, $60; Summertime Party Foods, 6:30-9 p.m. June 2, $39.50. Call (727) 736-3070 to RSVP.

SUMMER COOKING FOR KIDS: Chef Fred's Junior Cooking Classes present Summer Cooking School for ages 12 and up, 3-4:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning June 9 through July 28, at Drew Coffee Shop, 1907 Drew St., Clearwater. Prepayment of $25 per class required. Call (727) 441-2572 to RSVP.

WEEKNIGHT GOURMET, MEXICAN SERIES: Apron's Cooking School at Publix Supermarket at Shoppes of Citrus Park, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa. Weeknight Gourmet, 6:30 p.m. June 1, $35; Mexican Techniques three-class series, 6-10 p.m. beginning June 7, $150. Call (813) 926-4465 to RSVP.

"GINGER POWER": 7-8 p.m. June 1, 10-11 a.m. June 2, Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N MacDill Ave., Tampa. Vegetarian cooking class with Chef Debby DeGraaff. Call (813) 873-7428.

ASIAN CUISINE: 5:30 p.m. June 6, fourth floor, St. Anthony's Hospital, 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Chef Nathan Rich of the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and registered dieticians share healthful Asian-inspired menu. Cost: $15, tickets must be purchased by June 3, call (727) 820-7910.

Send news of coming events at least two weeks in advance of the publication date to Food File, St. Petersburg Times, P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731.

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