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Food File

A listings of food and drink related events happening in the bay area.

By PEGGY ANDERS
Published March 29, 2006

Special events and food tastings

WILD OATS OPENING: 6-9 p.m. Tue., Wild Oats Market, 1548 N Dale Mabry, Tampa. Food Network's Tyler Florence cooks and signs books at gourmet organic food store opening. Call (813) 874-9435.

FLAVORS OF SPAIN: 7 p.m. April 5, Columbia Restaurant, 2117 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. Spanish winemaker dinner with varieties from Bodega Vina Mambrilla; $50. Register by Fri.; call (813) 248-4961.

OMELET PARTY: 7:30 p.m. April 7, historic residence at Harbor Oaks, Clearwater. Annual Omelet Party and black-tie buffet dinner to benefit UPARC; $250 per person. Call (727) 797-8712.

TAMPA BAY CULINARY CLUB: 3 p.m. April 8, Pelagia Trattoria, Renaissance Tampa Hotel at International Plaza, 4200 Walter Blvd., Tampa. Demonstration and sampling with executive chef Fabrizio Schenard; $10. Register by April 5; call (727) 789-2605.

Wine and beer tastings/classes

ANDRETTI, PERRY CREEK: Tastings, A Wine Experience, 149 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg.

* Andretti Winery tasting coincides with upcoming St. Pete Grand Prix, 6-8 p.m. today, $10.

* Perry Creek syrahs and zinfandels, 6-8 p.m. April 5, $10.

Call (727) 894-2255.

ABC TASTING: 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, 1603 N Missouri Ave., Largo. Sample variety of wines, light hors d'oeuvres; $10. Call (727) 581-4642.

RED WINES, AGING GRACEFULLY: Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Call (813) 879-2931 to register:

* Learn about tannins, wine styles, storing and serving in red wine class, 6:30-9 p.m. today, $30.

* "Modern Maturity" sampling of 1987-2000 vintage wines that have aged gracefully, 7 p.m. Fri., $25.

PAIR WINE AND CHEESE: 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Fri., Uncorked Fine Wines and Accessories, 2706 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Learn to match wines with various cheeses; $10, benefits Campbell Park Marine Science Center PTA. Call (727) 892-9463 to register.

GOT GLOBAL WINES?: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Got Wine, 662 Main St., Dunedin. Global tasting includes riesling, sauvignon blanc, syrah wines; free. Call (727) 736-4077.

ITALIAN 'CRUSH,' INTRO TO SPAIN: Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S Howard Ave., Tampa.

n "Crush Hour" tasting with 8 to 10 Italian wines and cheeses, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., $25.

* Spain 101 class takes whirlwind taste tour of Spanish wines, 6:30-8 p.m. Mon., $25.

Call (813) 250-9463 to register.

ECLECTIC HARVEST, WINE, DINE AND LEARN: Charlie's Wine Bar, 533 S Howard Ave., Tampa. Call (813) 250-1967 or visit www.charlieswine.com to register:

* Sample eclectic collection of wine, bubbly and beer, 7:30 p.m. Fri., $15 advance, $20 at door.

* "Wine, Dine & Learn" three-course paired dinner, discussion on Spanish varieties, 7:30-9 p.m. April 5, $35.

SPRING WHITES: 6-8 p.m. Tue., A Taste for Wine, 241 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Lighter white wines from France and Italy to pair with spring and summer menus; $12. Call (727) 895-1623.

'VIP' TASTING: 6-8 p.m. April 5, Pic Pac Fine Wine, 6609 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Sample premium wines, both domestic and imported, paired with hors d'oeuvres; $25, portion of proceeds benefits Abilities Foundation. Call (727) 347-0743.

WINES OF ITALY: 6-9 p.m. April 6, Italian Club, 1731 E Seventh Ave., Ybor City. Italian wines, plus antipasti and desserts in conjunction with upcoming Festa Italiana event; $25 advance, $35 at door. Call (813) 248-3316.

Cooking classes

BREAD BASICS: 6-8:30 p.m. Fri., Rolling Pin at Famous Tate Appliances, 1015 E Brandon Blvd., Brandon. Basics of breadmaking, including focaccia, baguettes, ciabatta, sourdough; $40. Call (813) 653-2418 to register.

MEXICAN FAVORITES: 11 a.m. Sat., Nature's Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Learn quick, easy and healthful dishes using Mexican ingredients; free. Call (727) 443-6703.

EASTER CHOCOLATES, CUSTARDS: Let Them Eat Cake, 3805 S West Shore Blvd., Tampa.

* Make chocolate confections and treats for Easter, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., $100.

* Custards and mousses class prepares smooth, creamy desserts, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tue., $60.

Registration required; call (813) 837-6888.

HEALTHY SPRING MENU: 5:30 p.m. Mon., auditorium, St. Anthony's Hospital, 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Chef Nathan Rich of the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and registered dietitians prepare a heart-healthy spring dinner. Cost: $18; must register by Thur. Call (727) 820-7910.

SPRING IN FLORIDA: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tue., Margaret Ann's Catering, 5625 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Buffet party class makes tropical Florida springtime menu; $35. Call (727) 525-3983 to register.

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

[Last modified March 28, 2006, 12:30:41]