Wednesday, January 19: Publix Apron's Cooking School
Couple Cooking – A Night in Italy: Learn how to prepare Italian classics with your amore. Menu includes: Spaghetti al la Pomodoro; Involtini di Melanzane; Mussels Arrabbiata; Veal Saltimbocca; Limoncello and Tangerine Sorbet filled Oranges. Register here. $80 per couple; 6 p.m. 7835 Gunn Hwy, Tampa; 813-926-4465, publix.com/aprons/schools/Tampa
Wednesday, January 19: Clearwater Brew Garden
Do you like beer? How about free beer? Then head to the Clearwater Brew Garden for CL’s next Beer Club event. Blue Moon pints will be on special at the bar for $3. Check out the Beer Club site for more info and to sign up. 8-10 p.m. 904 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater. 317-752-7305. thebrewgarden.com
Thursday, January 20: Whole Foods Market
Join Erik Woody, WFM cheese expert, for a French cheese class and tasting. Erik will showcase fine cheeses hand crafted in France. Learn the unique characteristics of these all-natural cheeses, and how to incorporate them into your favorite holiday appetizers and desserts. 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
Thursday, January 20: Total Wine & More St. Pete
Sensational Sonoma Selections: This tasting includes a tour of the famous appellations within California's Sonoma County. Sample Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the much-touted Russian River Valley, Zinfandel from Dry Creek and the soft lush style of Cabernet Sauvignon produced in the Alexander Valley. $25; 6:30-8:30 pm. 4880 Park Street N., St. Pete, 727-544-6018; totalwine.com
Friday, January 21: Bella Vino Wine Bar
Winter Reds: Sample premium new wines from Italy, small production bottles from California and more. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and artisan cheeses served. Please RSVP by January 19th. $15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 100 Indian Rocks Rd., Belleair Bluffs. 727-584-5552, bellavinowinemarket.com
Friday, January 21: World of Wines South Tampa
'Taste of the Northwest': Sample several superb Oregon and Washington State wines from Eola Hills, L'ecole and Dusted Valley along with Razor's Edge (a favorite from Australia), paired with tasty hors d'oeuvres. $10, 6-8 p.m. 3431 South West Shore Blvd, Tampa. 813-835-9463, worldofwinesofsouthtampa.homestead.com
Friday, January 21: Cigar City Tasting Room
Even if you're there to celebrate Kelly Benjamin running for Tampa City Council or not, stop on by the CCB Tasting Room for a sampling of the limited edition Vanilla Bean Aged Imperial Stout, or grab another one of their other great offerings on draft. Free event; 7-10 p.m. 3924 West Spruce Street, Tampa; 813-348-6363 ext. 206, cigarcitybrewing.com
This article appears in Jan 13-19, 2011.