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Dine

Food and wine events

A look at what's happening around the bay area

By Times Staff Writer
Published August 11, 2005


Sushi Showdown - 6:30-9 p.m. today, Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. $60. Benefits aquarium veterinary and education programs. For ages 21 and older. 813 273-4568 or www.flaquarium.org

Winerave 2005 - 7-10 p.m. Fri., Club Underground, 802-806 E Whiting St., Tampa. Tampa Bay Uncorked and Wine X Magazine offer more than 30 wines from 10 wineries, plus food, a Jelly Belly Wine Bar and entertainment. $35 advance, $45 at door if available. Benefits Metropolitan Ministries. www.tampabayuncorked.org

Wines of La Mancha - 7 p.m. Wed., Columbia Restaurant, 2117 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. Vintner dinner featuring varieties from Legado Munoz Winery in the La Mancha region of Spain. $50, plus tax and gratuity. (813) 248-4961.

Fiesta Italiano - 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Alfano's Restaurant, 1702 Clearwater-Largo Road, Clearwater. Italian food with William Grant wines. $80 inclusive. Benefits Abilities Foundation. (727) 538-7370, ext. 349.

Tasting tips - 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Pelagia Trattoria at International Plaza, West Shore and Boy Scout boulevards, Tampa. Tips from the pros, plus appetizers and music. $15. Benefits the Florida Orchestra and VIVO (Vitally Interested Volunteers of the Florida Orchestra). Reservations required: (813) 313-3235.

[Last modified August 10, 2005, 13:50:09]


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