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Food File

A look at what's happening around the bay area.

By PEGGY ANDERS
Published May 31, 2006

Special events and food tastings

SIX TABLES WINE DINNER: 7 p.m. today, Six Tables, 4267 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. J. Lohr's exclusive Cuvee series wines, each rated 90+ points (Wine Spectator) pair with chef Richard Bottini's menu that includes oolong-tea steamed shrimp, rillette of wild boar; $95. Call (813) 207-0527.

'TOUR OF ITALY DINNER': 6:30 p.m. today, Bern's Fine Wine & Spirits, 1002 S Howard Ave., Tampa. Six courses of Jeannie Pierola's cuisine, paired with varieties from well-known Italian wine producers, including Marchesi di Barolo, Feudi di San Gregorio; $99.91, inclusive. Call (813) 250-9463 to register.

PAPPA'S NEW CORNER: 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, Pappa's Corner, 28909 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater. Features gourmet foods, wines and beers; grand-opening VIP party includes tasting of Robert Mondavi wines, $15 donation; proceeds benefit Abilities Foundation. Call (727) 538-7370, ext. 349, or Pappa's Corner at (727) 784-7100.

TASTE OF PINELLAS: 5-10 p.m. Fri., noon-10 p.m. Sat., noon-7 p.m. Sun., at Vinoy Park, on St. Petersburg waterfront, adjacent to Renaissance Vinoy Resort. Restaurants serve up tastes of popular menu items, chefs share recipes and cooking tips (noon-5 p.m. Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun.); concerts each night, kids games; free admission, charge for food tastes; benefits All Children's Hospital. Call (727) 767-2308 or visit www.allkids.org.

PEPPER EXTRAVAGANZA: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., Beckett Lake Nursery, 2251 Montclair Road, Clearwater. Cooking demon-strations (noon Sat. and Sun.) by Island Way Grill chef Sean Squires; talks on eating well (10 a.m., 1 p.m. Sat.); sample hot sauces, salsas, spices, rubs, cheeses; pepper plants from tame to hot; salsa and hot sauce contests; free admission. Call (727) 796-7950.

CAFE ALMA WINE DINNER: 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner June 7, Cafe Alma, 260 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Sparkling wine containing gold flakes at reception; wines poured with each of five courses; $65. Call (813) 621-1911, ext. 17, to register.

Wine and beer tastings/classes

CHAMPAGNES: Tastings, A Wine Experience, 149 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. "Champagne Revolution" presents family-owned, less-known sparkling wines and champagnes, 6-8 p.m. today, $10.

VIVA LA FRANCE: 7:30 p.m. Fri., Charlie's Wine Bar, 533 S Howard Ave., Tampa. Bordeaux to Burgundy paired with regional French cuisine; $15 advance, $20 at door. Call (813) 250-1967 or www.charlieswine.com.

WINES OF SUMMER: 5-8 p.m. Fri., and 1-4 p.m. Sat., A & L Fine Wines, 35249 U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor. Cool, crisp and refreshing white, red wine varieties; free. Call (727) 781-4760.

WINES OF THE WORLD: 5-7:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat., The Wine Loft, 7813 Mitchell Blvd., Trinity. Take a global taste tour of wines in free sampling. Call (727) 375-9424.

TOTAL BORDEAUX: 7-8:30 p.m. Fri., Got Wine, 662 Main St., Dunedin. Taste Chateau La Gontrie white and red, Chateau le Viex Cantre St. Emilion, Palais Rohan bordeaux red and white, Chateau Falfas bordeaux red; free, music. Call (727) 736-4077.

APPRECIATING WINE: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Tue. through June 27, Uncorked Fine Wines and Accessories, 2706 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Month-long Wine Appreciation course led by sommelier; $50. Regis-tration required; call (727) 892-9463.

ITALIAN WINE, DINE & LEARN: 7:30-9 p.m. June 7, Charlie's Wine Bar, 533 S Howard Ave., Tampa. "Wine, Dine & Learn" pairs four-course dinner with wines; $35. Register at (813) 250-1967 or www.charlieswine.com.

Cooking classes

SPEAK, EAT ITALIAN: Choice of one- to four-class sessions in Italian language, culture, customs and cuisine in Dunedin, Sarasota, Tampa, other locations; begin today, Thur., Mon., or Tue.; priced from $50-$245, includes materials and dinner. Call (727) 866-6892 or www.LearnItalian.us.

ASIAN CUISINE: 5:30-7 p.m. Mon., auditorium, St. Anthony's Hospital, 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Chef Nathan Rich of the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and dietitians prepare heart-healthy Asian-inspired menu. Cost: $18, includes dinner; must reserve by Thur. Call (727) 820-7910.

FATHER'S DAY, SUMMER PARTY: Williams-Sonoma, 8066 Citrus Park Towne Center, Tampa. (813) 920-6939.

* Make dad's favorites in Father's Day menu that includes corn chowder with grilled shrimp, grilled flank steak, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sun., $30.

* Summer dinner party class presents: roasted asparagus salad, chicken with sage and prosciutto, berry cobbler; 6-8 p.m. Tue., $30.

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

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