Wednesday, March 23: Cru Cellars
Come sample some excellent Oregon and Washington wines. Taste all five and enjoy a glass of your favorite on the house. Cheeses will be served as well. $15; 6-8 p.m. 2506 S. MacDill Ave, Tampa. 813-831-1117, crucellarstampa.com
Wednesday, March 23: Whole Foods Market Tampa
The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating that has been scientifically proven to help fend off and control debilitating diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity. Dr. Richard Saitta M.D., who heads the local Florida company Mediterranean Meals, is a long time member of the American College of Nutrition and culinary expert. Join this class to learn to prepare delicious Mediterranean recipes and pick up healthy cooking techniques along the way. Class limited to 30 people; register by the exit lobby or by emailing Maria.Gumina@Wholefoods.com. Free; 6:30-8 p.m. 1548 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. 813-874-9435, wholefoodsmarket.com
Thursday, March 24: Grand Kitchen & Bath Culinary Showroom
Chef Elizabeth Dougherty from Food Nation Radio Network™, will be back to perform a free cooking demonstration and tasting at the Grand Kitchen & Bath Culinary Showroom this Thursday. Guests will sample cuisine through the Easter menu including selected cocktail tastings, leg of lamb and a chocolate surprise. There will also be free giveaways and an Easter egg hunt. Free event; 5-7 p.m. 2600 4th St. St. Pete. 727-327-3007, grandkitchen.com
Thursday, March 24: Maggiano's Little Italy
Join Maggiano’s and Chateau St. Jean Wines for an exclusive wine dinner, including passed hors d’oeuvres, salad, pasta, surf and turf and a chocolate marshmallow torte with white chocolate cannoli; each course paired with a glass of Chateau St. Jean wine. Call to reserve your seat. $65; 6:30-9:30 p.m. 203 Westshore Plaza, Tampa. 813-288-0066, maggianos.com
Thursday, March 24: Wood Fired Pizza Wine Bar
Join Wood Fired for their Cold Storage Brewery Night. Get some "dirt cheap brews", win prizes and jam out to local band Sunset Bridge. Free event; 7-10 p.m. 2822 E Bearss Ave, Tampa. 813-341-2900, wood-firedpizza.com
This article appears in Mar 24-30, 2011.