Food and wine events

By Times Staff
Published August 18, 2005

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

Vegan buffet - 7 p.m. Tue., Jerusalem Cafe and Grill, 30610 U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor. $13 for Tampa Bay Vegetarians members, $15 nonnmembers, includes tax and tip. RSVP required by noon Sun. (727) 461-2636 or (813) 269-4665.

"Fire on ohe Beach' - Noon-5 p.m. Aug. 27, Rum Runners, Sirata Beach Resort, 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Chili cookoff; judging at 3 p.m., tastings from 2-4 p.m. $5 per tasting. Benefits Faces of Courage Foundation for children battling cancer, and their families. (727) 363-0071.