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Food File

A look at what's coming up.

By PEGGY ANDERS
Published April 26, 2006

Special events and food tastings

FLAVORS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN: 6:30 p.m. today, Pelagia Trattoria, Renaissance Tampa Hotel at International Plaza. Mediterranean menu with wines from Domaine Magellan Winery in southern France; $80, benefits Abilities Foundation. Call (727) 538-7370, ext. 349, to register.

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

AMERICAN VS. EUROPEAN: 6:30 p.m. Thur., 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. Sat., Walsingham Park, 12620 102nd Ave. N, Largo. Tampa Bay Vegetarians invite guests to annual picnic, bring vegetarian dish to share; $4 nonmembers. Reserve by today: www.tampabayvegetarians.org or (727) 432-3327 or (813) 269-4665.

Wine and beer tastings/classes

TAMPA SIP AND SMOKE: 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, 2330 E Fletcher Ave., Tampa. Tasting of 70 wines from around the world, paired with hors d'oeuvres and cigar smoker; $10. Call (813) 971-2122.

NAPA'S FINEST, TOAD HOLLOW: Tastings, A Wine Experience, 149 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg.

* Sampling of Napa Valley private selection cabernets, Spring Mountain Winery, Hall Vineyards and more, 6-8 p.m. today; $10.

* Try varieties from Russian River's Toad Hollow Winery, 6-8 p.m. May 3; $10.

Call (727) 894-2255.

CHIC CEVICHE: 6-8 p.m. Fri., Ceviche, 10 Beach Drive, St. Petersburg. Reduced prices on Spanish wines and tapas at Tampa Bay Uncorked event. Free. Visit www. tampabayuncorked.org for details.

SHIRAZ/SYRAH: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Uncorked Fine Wines and Accessories, 2706 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Sampling of shiraz/syrah blends; $10, benefits Pinellas Animal Foundation. Call (727) 892-9463 to register.

BLACK SHEEP, BRIDLEWOOD: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Got Wine, 662 Main St., Dunedin. Sample Black Sheep chardonnay, Bridlewood syrah, La Joya reserve carmenere, Cycles merlot; free. Call (727) 736-4077.

AUSTRALIAN ORIGINALS: 7 p.m. apertif, 7:30 p.m. tasting Fri., Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Wines of Australia, from grenache to shiraz and riesling; $25. Call (813) 879-2931 to register.

WINES, BUBBLIES AND BEER: 7:30 p.m. Fri., Charlie's Wine Bar, 533 S Howard Ave., Tampa. Sample eclectic array of 25 imported and domestic wines, beers, champagnes and sparkling wines; $15 advance, $20 at door. Call (813) 250-1967 or visit www.charlieswine.com.

SOUTHERN COMFORTS: 6-8 p.m. May 3, Lincoln Heights Bistro, 603 Elm St., Safety Harbor. Savor wines paired with appetizers with Southern flavors; $10. Call (727) 726-4210 to register.

WINE, DINE AND BLEND: 7:30-9 p.m. May 3, Charlie's Wine Bar, 533 S Howard Ave., Tampa. "Wine, Dine & Learn" three-course paired dinner with seminar on blending wines; $35. Call (813) 250-1967 or visit www.charlieswine.com to register.

Cooking classes

PICNIC GRILLING, BEEF: Outdoor Kitchen Store, 3925 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa.

* Make burgers, panini, other picnic favorites in basic grilling class, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Thur.; $35.

* Rubbed filet with herb butter, other grilled and smoked beef dishes, 6:30-7:45 p.m. May 4; $35.

Call (813) 875-3447 to register.

'SUPER FOODS': 11 a.m.-noon Sat., Wild Oats Market, 1548 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. "Super foods" that promote good health are demonstrated; free. Call (813) 874-9435.

CHOCOLATE BOX: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., Let Them Eat Cake, 3805 S West Shore Blvd., Tampa. Make a chocolate "box" and truffles for Mother's Day; $100. Registration required. Call (813) 837-6888.

DESSERTS AROUND THE WORLD: 6 p.m. Mon., Apron's Cooking School at the Publix at Shoppes of Citrus Park, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa. Mango, lime and chile granita, espresso pots de creme and more in hands-on class; $35. Call (813) 926-4465 to register.

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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