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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

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Food, wine and beer events

Posted by Michelle Stark on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 11:29 AM

Wednesday, April 29: Avenue Cellars Wine Bar

Avenue's Red Wine 101 class features an overview of the dark side of the wine world, with a tasting of about ten examples. Reservations necessary. $25. 9662 Linebaugh Ave., Tampa (813-920-9991)

Wednesday, April 29: ABC Fine Wines & Spirits (New Port Richey)

This weekly tasting features wines and cigars. $10 (includes glass and $5 coupon). 6115 US Hwy. 19, New Port Richey (727-842-7749)

Friday, May 1: Vintage Wine Cellars

This week's tasting features wines rated 90 points and higher by leading authorities. $25. 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa (813-879-2931)

Friday, May 1: Cork & Olive Carrolwood

Weekly Friday tasting features 8 wines. Free. 6-9 p.m., 10019 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Carrolwood (813-868-3733)

Saturday, May 2: Cork & Olive Carrolwood

2nd anniversary bash with live music, over 20 wines and more. Free. 6-9 p.m., 10019 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Carrolwood (813-868-3733)

Saturday-Sunday, May 2-3: Tomato and Heritage Festival

Live music, free tomato plants, tomato-inspired foods can be found at this festival in Ruskin. Vendors bring crafts, clothes, jewelry and potted plants. Entertainment and activities for children also available. Adults $5, children 12 and under free. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 2401 19th Ave, Ruskin (813-935-4996)

Tuesday, May 5: West Palm Wines

West Palm and Beaune's Wine Bar will welcome Leonardo Nicotra from Caruso & Minini Winery in Sicily for a multi-course dinner featuring traditional Sicilian food and wine. $50. 2009 N. 2nd St., Tampa (813-241-8587)

Tuesday, May 5: J. Christopher's Restaurant & Time for Wine

Travel tips for meeting winemakers around the world, plus a tasting. $10. 6-7:30 p.m., 14366 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813-664-1430)

Thursday, May 7: ABC Fine Wine & Spirits

This weekly tasting features wines and cigars. $10 (includes glass and $5 coupon). 6943 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa (813-884-3792)

Friday, May 8: World of Wines

Celebrate Mother's Day with some fine Italian wines, and snacks from Robert's Catering. Free. 6-8 p.m., 3431 S Westshore Blvd, Tampa (813-835-9463)

Saturday, May 9: Cork & Olive Carrollwood

Enjoy a tasting featuring wines from around the globe at this Girl's Night Out. Free. 6-7 p.m., 10019 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa (813-868-3733)

Friday-Saturday, May 15-16: Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival

This event at the Don Cesar Resort will feature wine and food tastings, seminars by celebrity chefs and live performances. $75, 1-4 p.m., 3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach (813-258-5858)

Sunday, Jun. 14: B-21 Fine Wine & Spirits

B-21's Tour of Italy tasting and sale will feature Italian wines such as Barolo, Chianti Classico and Supertuscans. $25 before Jun. 12, $30 at the door. 2-5 p.m., 43380 US Hwy 19 N., Tarpon Springs (727-937-5049)

Saturday, Aug. 8: Vino, Java and Jazz

This event at the Florida Aquarium will feature wine samplings, special dishes, desserts, coffee and jazz music. Proceeds from a silent auction will go toward the Tampa Bay Region of the Easter Seals Florida organization. $65 in advance, $80 at the door. 7-11 p.m., 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa (813-769-5915)

Sunday, Aug. 16: B-21 Fine Wine & Spirits

Celebrate selections of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at the Best of Burgundy and Beyond tasting and Sale. $25 before Aug. 14, $30 at the door. 2-5 p.m., 43380 US Hwy 19 N., Tarpon Springs (727-937-5049)

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