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Wednesday, January 12: Whole Foods Market

Introduction to Health Starts Here Cooking Demo and Store Tour. Curtis Whitwam, Healthy Eating Specialist, will introduce you to the Health Starts Here program with a cooking demo and tour of the store. Learn how to use the ANDI score to identify the most nutrient-rich vegetables, meats, cheeses, fish and other products in the store. Curtis will demonstrate ways to creatively integrate these natural ingredients into your diet and prepare delicious, satisfying meals that enhance your health and wellness. This class is limited to 30 people. Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Maria.Gumina@Wholefoods.com. Free event. 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 1548 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. 813-874-9435; wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/tampa

Wednesday, January 12: ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Wesley Chapel

Another installment of ABC’s tastings which feature over 50 wine selections, gourmet hors d’oeuvres and cigars. Each guest receives a souvenir wine glass and a coupon for $5 off any purchase the night of the event. $10, 6-8 p.m. 1845 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Wesley Chapel. 813-782-1389

Thursday, January 13: SideBern’s

This seasonal, six-course wine dinner prepared by Chef Chad Johnson will be featuring wines from Castello Banfi, a family-owned vineyard estate and winery in the Brunello region of Tuscany. This exclusive event will be held in SideBern’s Brick Room. Register here. $125, all inclusive; 6:30 -9:30 p.m. 2208 W Morrison Ave., Tampa. 813-258-2233; sideberns.com

Thursday, January 13: Datz

“Mead: History in a Glass” What exactly is mead? Is it beer or is it wine? You be the judge, as Mike McGhee explores the tantalizing taste and history of mead. Free event, reservations required; 6:30 and 7:30 sessions. 2616 S. MacDill Ave, Tampa. 813-831-7000, datzdeli.com

Thursday, January 13: Total Wine & More St. Pete

Wine 101: Enhancing your enjoyment. This seminar and tasting is ideal for learning the basics of wine tastings. Attendees will learn how to identify the key components of a wine, how to score a wine like the experts, the proper temperatures at which to serve wine and how to identify the style of a wine. $25; 6:30-8:30 pm. 4880 Park Street N., St. Pete, 727-544-6018; totalwine.com

Thursday and Friday, January 13-14: Bella Vino Wine Bar

Help Bella Vino celebrate their 5th anniversary with wine tastings, complimentary appetizers, raffle drawings and more. $5, 5-7:55 p.m. 100 Indian Rocks Rd., Belleair Bluffs. 727-584-5552, bellavinowinemarket.com

This article appears in Jan 6-12, 2011.