Food file

By PEGGY ANDERS

© St. Petersburg Times,
published June 13, 2001

Special events and food tastings

HARVEST FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 22-23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 24, Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, 19239 U.S. 27 N (3 miles south of Florida Turnpike Exit 285) near Clermont. Harvest time festivities feature wine tours, tastings, grape stomping, music, arts and crafts vendors, food. $2 admission at gate benefits Hospice Foundation. Call (352) 394-8627.

Wine and beer tastings/classes

HONORS LIST: 7 p.m. today, Cilantro Grille and Cantina, 3333 S West Shore Blvd., Tampa. Tasting explores wine regions of the world, from Russian River chardonnay in California to sauvignon blanc from the Loire in France. Free. Hors d'oeuvres and treats also available. Call (813) 805-0250.

FATHER'S DAY FAVORITES: 7 p.m. aperitif, 7:30 p.m. tasting, Fri., Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Wine expert Bronson Mela, father of Vintage's owners, showcases his favorite wines. Taste Salon 1988 "Les Mesnil" Champagne, Campa Preda Sarmosa 1995 Barolo and eight others. $20. Limited seating; call (813) 879-2931 to reserve.

CELEBRATE CHAMPAGNE: 6 p.m. Sat., A Taste for Wine, 241 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Tasting of Champagnes and sparkling wines. $15. Call (727) 895-1623 to reserve.

WHITE WINE WITH MEAT: 6:30 p.m. June 20, J.D. Ford Fine Wines, 1925 S Osprey Ave., Sarasota. Learn how to pair beef, pork and duck with white wines from wine expert Graham Thomson and chef Malin Parker at wine-tasting seminar. $35. To reserve, call (941) 362-9463.

Cooking classes

WHAT'S COOKING AT CAPA: 7-9:30 p.m. today, Capa Italian Deli, 10839 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Hands-on Italian cuisine cooking class. $20, includes complete meal and recipes; wine extra. Call (727) 518-6222.

SUMMER PARTY PLANNER: 11-1:30 p.m. Sat., Home Gourmet Kitchen Emporium, 471 Main St., Dunedin. Learn how to make your home a summer party zone with dishes from Chef Bret: smoked chicken with white barbecue sauce, polenta with porcini ragu and golden strawberry gratin. $35. Call (727) 736-6400.

OYSTERCATCHER'S OFFERINGS: Noon Sat., Oystercatcher's Restaurant at Hyatt Westshore, 6200 Courtney Campbell Parkway, Tampa. Chef Thomas McKinney leads class in preparing and presenting Oystercatcher's menu favorites. Three-course meal complemented with Champagne and beverages. $50. Limited seating; call (813) 281-9116.

MASTERING SAUCES: 10 a.m. Sat., Cafe l'Europe, 431 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota. Learn to create the classic French "mother" sauces plus the new classics: beurre blanc and beurre rouge, vinaigrettes and purees. $40 plus tax and gratuity, includes continental breakfast and luncheon after class. Limited class size; reservations required. Call (941) 388-4415 or register online at http://www.neweuropeancuisine.com.

HANDS-ON LESSONS: Cook alongside Home Gourmet Kitchen's chefs at these classes: Mexican cuisine, 6:30-9 p.m. June 20; and vegetarian specialties, 6:30-9 p.m. June 21, both at Home Gourmet Kitchen Emporium, 471 Main St., Dunedin. Menus range from beef tenderloin with chocolate sauce to chili puffs with curried vegetables and coconut flan. $45 a class. Call (727) 736-6400.

Cooking demonstrations

FRENCH COOKING 101: 11:30 a.m. today, Summerhouse Restaurant, 6101 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key. Chef Paul Mattison shares secrets from his recent tour of France in this class, part of Summerhouse International Cookery School's summer series. Includes lunch with the chef, wine and recipes. Limited class size. $40 inclusive. To register, call (941) 349-1100 and ask for Sally Barkley or visit online at: http://www.internationalcookery.com or http://www.chefpaulproductions.com.

Food talk

HEART SMART SHOPPING: Learn to make heart-savvy grocery choices in an aisle-by-aisle tour of stores in two locations with registered dietitians: 1-3 p.m. today, Publix Super Market, Bay Pointe Plaza, 5295 34th St. S, St. Petersburg, and 10 a.m.-noon Mon., Publix Super Market, Coral Landings Shopping Center, 33343 U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor. Coupons and recipes included. $12 a tour. Reservations required; call (727) 329-1615.

Hotlines

DIAL-A-CHEF: Listen to Ming Tsai, host of the Food Network's East Meets West, describe how to make hoisin-marinated turkey on the Dial-a-Chef Hotline from Shady Brook Farms. The toll-free, 24-hour line has chef's tips, menus and beer pairing information. Call toll-free 1-888-723-4468 through Sept. 1 or visit online at http://www.dialachef.com.

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