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Food file

A look at what's happening around the area.

By PEGGY ANDERS
Published July 12, 2006

Special events

SPIRIT OF BASTILLE: all evening Fri. and Sat., Cafe Largo, 12551 Indian Rocks Road, Largo. Celebrate Bastille Day with menu that includes truffle galette, Dover sole, veal cutlet, $69. Call (727) 596-6282.

TAMPA BAY CULINARY CLUB: 2 p.m. Sat., Grillsmith, 1108-D S Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Demonstration and sampling of dishes by chef Marty Blitz; $10. Registration required by today; call (727) 789-2605.

LINCOLN HEIGHTS WINE DINNER: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tue., Lincoln Heights Bistro, 603 Elm St., Safety Harbor. Dinner pairs Frei Brothers, Bridlewood and Whitehaven wines with four courses; $50. Call (727) 726-4210 for reservations.

Wine and beer tastings/classes

New zealand flavors: Tastings, a Wine Experience, 149 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg; call (727) 894-2255:

ABC TASTINGS:

REDS, WHITES AND ROSE: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Uncorked Fine Wines and Accessories, 2706 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Summery wines including light-bodied reds, refreshing whites and roses; $10, benefits Tampa Bay chapter of American Cancer Society. Call (727) 892-9463.

BASTILLE BASH: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S Howard Ave., Tampa. Celebrate with Bastille Day "Crush Hour" with wines from French growing regions, paired with artisan cheeses; $25. Call (813) 250-9463 to register.

SAVORING SAUVIGNON BLANCS: 6-8 p.m. Fri., Pic Pac Fine Wine, 6609 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Light and refreshing sauvignon blancs perfect for summer sipping. Call (727) 347-0743.

RECENT ARRIVALS: 7-8:30 p.m. Fri., Got Wine, 662 Main St., Dunedin. New wines for sampling include Everett Ridge syrah and sauvignon blanc; free. Live music. Call (727) 736-4077.

SPLENDID BLENDS: 5-8 p.m. Fri. and 1-4 p.m. Sat., A&L Fine Wines, Palm Harbor Plaza, 35249 U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor. Red and white blends, both domestic and from around the world; free. Call (727) 781-4760.

WINE, DINE & LEARN: 7:30-9 p.m. July 19, Charlie's Wine Bar, 533 S Howard Ave., Tampa. Four-course dinner class with wines from Pacific Northwest; $35. To register, call (813) 250-1967 or visit www.charlieswine.com.

EXPLORING BORDEAUX: 5-7 p.m. July 22, Tampa Wine Institute (at West Palm Wines), 2009 N 22nd St., Ybor City. History and classification of Bordeaux wines; 10-12 varieties sampled, accompaniments; $30. Call (813) 241-8587 to register.

Cooking classes

VEGETARIAN favorites: 5:30-6 p.m. demonstration, 6-8 p.m. buffet, today, Saffron's Caribbean Cuisine restaurant, 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. Free vegetarian cooking demonstration and buffet of vegetarian specialties ($15). Call (727) 343-5410.

PIRATE TREASURES: Noon-1 p.m. Thur., Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Chef Bil Mitchell of Apron's Cooking School demonstrates recipes for teens, based on Pirates of the Caribbean film, including Sea Monster Salad, Captain Jack's Sword and Ships' Galley Gruel; free. Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5236.

SUSHI FOR BEGINNERS: 1-3 p.m. class Sat., Chef "K" MacInnes leads classes at Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N MacDill Ave., Tampa. Learn sushi basics, from making perfect rice to choosing freshest ingredients, fashioning basic rolls (maki), small pieces (nigiri) in hands-on class; $60, at door if available, includes supplies. Call (813) 567-1444 or register online at www.kowjuice.com.

LIVING FOODS: 11 a.m. Sat., Nature's Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater. "Living foods" class; make mixed berries with almond cream; free. Call (727) 443-6703.

COLLEGE COOKING: 2 p.m. Sun. Apron's Cooking School at Publix Supermarket at Shoppes of Citrus Park, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa. Easy ideas for snacks and meals in the dorm using small appliances; $25. Call (813) 926-4465 or visit www.publix.com/aprons/schools to register.

GET TASTING, GET COOKIN': 6:30 p.m. July 19, Get Cookin' Now, at Icot Center, 13505 Icot Blvd., Suite 203, Clearwater. Sample red and white wines, then assemble a meal to cook at home from the "make and take" kitchen's choices; $20 per person, includes bottle of wine. Call (727) 538-2665 or visit www.GetCookinNow.com.

VEGETARIAN COOKING: 6-8 p.m. July 19, Nature's Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Learn the basics and benefits of vegetarian cuisine; free. Call (727) 443-6703.

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.

[Last modified July 11, 2006, 10:45:35]