FOOD
Match Game Seated Seminar at Vintage Wine Cellar, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Matching wines with food is like a game. Tonight's event endeavors to pair 11 wines with samples of seafood, beef, lasagna and dessert while discussing how different wines enhance the food we serve it with. Seating is limited to only 40 panelists so call 813-879-2931. $20. Aperitif 7 p.m., tasting 7:30. Friday, July 20. 813-879-2931.
Over-the-Top Seafood Chef Chris Knowles of The Sea Grill, Palm Harbor, demonstrates the preparation of over-the-top seafood like grilled, rum-glazed grouper with warm spinach salad, seared scallops with watercress salad and pear vinaigrette, raspberry creme brulee and much more. $35. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at La Maison Gourmet, formerly Home Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin. 727-736-6400.
Where's The Beef Chef Debby DeGraaff teaches you to prepare better burgers by leaving out the beef in this free class, 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, and again 10-11 a.m. Thursday, July 26, at Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N. MacDill Ave., Tampa. 813-873-7428.
Southeast Asian Grill Watch La Maison Gourmet chefs demonstrate the preparation of grilled Asian dishes, such as Thai chicken with hot and sweet sauce and lemon grass beef with peanut sauce. $35. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at La Maison Gourmet, formerly Home Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin. 727-736-6400.
WINE
It Feels Like the First Time Sebastian's Cafe in Feather Sound invites you to their very first wine tasting. Taste 10 select wines paired with an assortment of hors d'oeuvres. $12, plus tax and tip. 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 20. Sebastian's Cafe, 2727 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater. Call 727-573-1343 to reserve.
Spanish Wine Down Grand Cru Wine Cellar celebrates Friday with a tasting of Spanish wines, paella, flamenco and quesos. $12, includes a $5 coupon toward any purchase. 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Grand Cru Wine Cellar, 11724 N. Dale Mabry, inside the Main Street Shopping Center, Tampa. Reservations not necessary. 813-269-8463.
Momentous Event At Morrell Wines By Morrell holds a very special tasting of five 1961 first-growth Bordeaux, along with a select group of old and rare wines, followed by a special wine dinner at Six Tables. All proceeds benefit children with leukemia. Only 10 seats are available for the tasting, which takes place at the store. 28 seats are available for the dinner. $250 a person for the tasting only. $1,000 for wine tasting and dinner combination. All checks are written out directly to the charity. This event takes place Saturday, July 21. Reservations requested. Call Mark at Wines By Morrell, 2009 N. 22nd St., Tampa, at 813-241-8587.
Bern-ing To Learn Bern's Summer Wine Class, held at SideBern's, 2208 Morrison Ave., Tampa, explores starting and maintaining a wine collection. $25. 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 23. Reservations are required at 813-250-9463.
Benefit for Brookwood Join Friends Of Brookwood Florida, which provides quality services to abused and neglected girls, for an evening of elegance at its second annual wine tasting, featuring a selection of dinner and dessert wines paired with gourmet foods. $60. 7-9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Eckerd College's Lewis House at 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Reservations are limited. Call 727-822-4789 to RSVP.
Bernini and Banfi Bernini hosts a special gentlemen's evening featuring Banfi wines, Bacardi liquors and fine cigars. Experience the exceptional wines of Tuscany, combined with Bernini's fine food. A cigar smoker will be held during the dinner. $55 plus tax and tip. Aperitifs served at 7 p.m. Dining at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 30. Reservations are limited. 1702 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City. 813-248-0099.
