FOOD
Chef Webber Cooking Demo Chef Eric Webber of the Sutherland Cafe demonstrates an Italian-influenced menu of scallop-stuffed artichoke bottoms, buffalo mozzarella and sun-dried tomato tapenade, parmesan-crusted chicken, fire-roasted corn polenta, fresh tomato basil sauce and champagne sabayon with fresh berries. $35. 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at La Maison Gourmet (formerly Home Gourmet) 471 Main St., Dunedin. 727-736-6400 www.homegourmet.cc.
Vegetarian Basics Vegetarian Chef Debby DeGraaff teaches the basics of setting a vegetarian table in this free class 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, and again 10-11 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N. MacDill Ave., Tampa. 813-873-7428.
Make Ahead Meals Let the folks at La Maison Gourmet teach you to prepare stocks and sauces ahead of time, then turn out weekday meals in a snap. This demonstration class is $25. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at La Maison Gourmet (formerly Home Gourmet) 471 Main St., Dunedin. 727-736-6400 or www.homegourmet.cc.
Wonderful Wednesdays Every Wednesday is Happy Hour at Fancy's Specialty Market in St. Petersburg. Sample fine foods and wines for free from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. 1003 Fourth St. N., St. Pete. 727-894-5300.
WINE
Celebrate American Independence With American Wines Grand Cru's Work Week Wine-Down celebrates America's independence from European wineries with a tasting of wines from California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho, as well as three fine U.S. artisan cheeses, along with hot/cold appetizers. $12, includes a $5 coupon toward any purchase. No reservation needed. Just drop in after work 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 6, at Grand Cru Wine Cellar, 11724 N. Dale Mabry (inside Main Street Shopping Center) in Tampa. 813-269-8463.
Battle of the Titans The Tampa Wine Institute pits Bordeaux against California Cabs in this Battle Of The Titans Tasting. $50. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 6, at Wines By Morrell, 2009 N. 22nd St., Tampa. 813-241-8587.
La Maison Gourmet Wine Tasting Taste nine special and unusual wines from New Zealand, Chile and Australia, with assorted finger foods. $10 for wine and food. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at La Maison Gourmet in (formerly Home Gourmet) 471 Main St., Dunedin. 727-736-6400 or www.homegourmet.cc.
The Best Wines In The Old World Experienced wine aficionados will enjoy this look at the best of the Old World. $75. 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, at Bern's Fine Wines and Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa. Call 813-250-9463 to reserve your glass at this seated tasting and discussion.
Ooooh La La, Y'all Journey through the land and history of Southern French wines in this tres jolie tasting. $30. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Wines By Morrell Florida, 2009 N. 22nd St., Tampa. Call 813-241-8587.
The Best Wines In The New World Advanced wine lovers can expand their horizons with this look at the best from France, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Australia and California. $75. 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Bern's Fine Wine and Spirits in Tampa. This seated tasting and discussion is limited to just 14. Call 813-250-9463.
This article appears in Jul 5-11, 2001.
