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Special events and food tastings

By PEGGY ANDERS
Published April 19, 2006

FLAVORS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN: 6:30 p.m. April 26, reception and dinner, Pelagia Trattoria, Renaissance Tampa Hotel at International Plaza, 4200 Walter Blvd., Tampa; $80, benefits Abilities Foundation. Call (727) 538-7370, ext. 349.

TASTE OF HOPE: 6-9 p.m. April 27, TECO Plaza Atrium, 702 N Franklin St., Tampa. Foods from area restaurants plus silent auction; $50, benefits Everyday Blessings. Call (813) 286-1029.

AMERICAN VS. EUROPEAN: 6:30 p.m. April 28, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 4322 Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa. "Taste of Two Continents" wine dinner; $85, plus tax and gratuity. Call (813) 874-9463 to register.

VEGETARIAN PICNIC: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. April 29, Walsingham Park, 12620 102nd Ave. N, Largo. Tampa Bay Vegetarians annual potluck. Reserve by April 26. Go to www.tampabayvegetarians.org or call (727) 432-3327 or (813) 269-4665.

TASTE OF SOUTH TAMPA: noon-4 p.m. April 30, Dakota and Swann avenues, Hyde Park Village, Tampa; $35 to $45 includes wine tasting, benefits Meals on Wheels, Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay. Information: www.tasteofsouthtampa.com or (813) 857-4565.

Wine and beer tastings/classes

B.R. COHN, NAPA'S FINEST: Tastings, A Wine Experience, 149 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg.

-- Sonoma's B.R. Cohn Winery, 6-8 p.m. today; $10.

-- Napa Valley private selection cabernets, Spring Mountain Winery, Hall Vineyards and more, 6-8 p.m. April 26; $10.

Call (727) 894-2255.

VIP TASTING: 6-8 p.m. today, Pic Pac Fine Wine, 6609 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Wines paired with hors d'oeuvres; $25, benefits Abilities Foundation. Call (727) 347-0743.

CALIFORNIA REDS: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thur., ABC Fine Wines & Spirits, 14729 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. California red wines, includes hors d'oeuvres and cigar smoker; $10. Call (813) 264-1881.

CHAMPAGNES AND BURGUNDY: 6-8 p.m. Thur., West Palm Wines, 2009 N 22nd St., Ybor City. Champagnes from Charles Gardet, presented by Aline Gardet, plus 1998, 2002, 2003 vintage burgundies sampled; $35. Call (813) 241-8587 to register.

CHILEAN WINE: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Uncorked Fine Wines and Accessories, 2706 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg; $10, benefits Pinellas Animal Foundation. Call (727) 892-9463 to register.

BLUE FISH, LADY BUG RED: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Got Wine, 662 Main St., Dunedin. Blue Fish riesling, Lady Bug red, Sebastiani Dry Creek barbera among wines sampled; free. Call (727) 736-4077.

SOUTH AMERICAN SAMPLING: 7-9 p.m. Fri., Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; $10. Call (813) 879-2931.

AUSSIE 'WALK ABOUT': 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S Howard Ave., Tampa. Australian wines paired with cheeses; $25. Call (813) 250-9463 to register.

WINE, DINE AND LEARN: 7:30-9 p.m. Sat., Charlie's Wine Bar, 533 S Howard Ave., Tampa. "Wine, Dine & Learn" three-course paired dinner, discussion on California varieties; $35. Call (813) 250-1967 or visit www.charlieswine.com to register.

WINES OF BORDEAUX: 3-6 p.m. Sun., B-21 Fine Wine & Spirits, 43380 US 19 N, Tarpon Springs; $25 (reserve by Fri.). Call (727) 937-5049, press 1, or ext. 210, or visit b-21.com for tickets.

TAMPA SIP AND SMOKE: 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 26, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, 2330 Fletcher Ave. E, Tampa. Paired with hors d'oeuvres and cigar smoker; $10. Call (813) 971-2122.

Cooking classes

SPRING ROLLS, 'FOODS FOR LIFE': Nature's Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

-- Spring rolls and dipping sauces, 6 p.m. today; free.

-- "Foods for Life" healthful cooking class, 11 a.m. Sat.; free. Call (727) 443-6703.

FAMILY COOKING SERIES: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays beginning Thur., and April 27, May 4, 11 at Sanderlin Family Center, 2335 22nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Four-class series for parents and kids 8 and older; free. Call (727) 582-2463.

FOCACCIA AND FLATBREADS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., Let Them Eat Cake, 3805 S West Shore Blvd., Tampa; $100. Call (813) 837-6888.

SPRING BAKING, HEALTHY DINNERS: Williams-Sonoma at Westfield Citrus Park, 8066 Citrus Park Towne Center, Tampa.

-- Spring Baking class, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sun.; $30.

-- Pad Thai, stir fry and couscous among healthy dinner menu, 6-8 p.m. Tues.; $30. Call (813) 920-6939.

HEALTHY MENUS FOR MOMS: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mon., Wild Oats Market, 1548 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Meal ideas for new moms, plus organic baby food; free. Call (813) 874-9435.

weeknight classes: Apron's Cooking School at Publix at the Shoppes of Citrus Park, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa.

-- Weeknight Gourmet class, 6:30 p.m. April 26; $35.

-- Taste of the Islands, 6:30 p.m. April 27; $40. Call (813) 926-4465 or visit www.publix.com/aprons/schools to register.

PICNIC GRILLING: 6:30-7:45 p.m. April 27, Outdoor Kitchen Store, 3925 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. Basic grilling class; $35. Call (813) 875-3447 for reservation.

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

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