Wednesday, April 13: Whole Foods Market
Curtis Whitwam, Whole Foods’ 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. Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Curtis.whitwam@wholefoods.com. Free; 6:30-7:30 p.m. 1548 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. 813-874-9435, wholefoodsmarket.com
Thursday, April 14: ABC Fine Wine and Spirits – St. Pete
Another installment of ABC’s tastings which feature over 50 wine selections from around the globe and cigars. Each guest receives a souvenir wine glass and a coupon for $5 off any purchase the night of the event. $10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 2855 66th St N, St. Pete. 727-345-6149, abcfws.com
Thursday, April 14: The Italian Club of Tampa
Kick off the weekend’s Festa Italiana event in Ybor City’s beautifully restored Italian Club Historic Building and the 7th annual Wines of Italy event. Wines of Italy is a unique tasting experience featuring over 70 Italian wines from many of the country’s wine regions, live entertainment and Italian antipasti. Bottles will be available for purchase as well. Purchase tickets at festaitalianatampa.com $50 (discount for members); 6-9 p.m. 1731 E. 7th Ave, Tampa. 813-248-3316, festaitalianatampa.com
Thursday, April 14: Cassis American Brasserie
Help Cassis celebrate their first anniversary by attending this red carpet celebration. The event will feature complimentary Champagne, hors d’ouevres and live music. Call for more info. Free; 6-9 p.m. 170 Beach Drive NE, St. Pete. 727-827-2927, cassisab.com
Thursday, April 14: ABC Fine Wine and Spirits – Wesley Chapel
Another installment of ABC’s tastings which feature over 50 wine selections from around the globe 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, abcfws.com
This article appears in Apr 14-20, 2011.
