Wednesday, September 22: Gaspar's Grotto
Continuing with their week of anniversary celebrations, Gaspar's is throwing a blues and BBQ bash — and yes, there will even be a pirate invasion. Complimentary wine tasting (because these are classy pirates), barbecue galore and specials on Jim Beam and Cigar City Maduro Ale. 5 p.m.-? 1805 E. 7th Ave., Tampa. (813-248-5900) gasparsgrotto.net
Wednesday, September 22: Pour House
Add another cool-looking pint glass to your collection at the Pour House's Keep the Pint Night featuring Southern Tier brews. On tap: Oak Aged Unearthly DIPA, Pumking, Inequity IBA, Harvest Ale and Choklat Stout. Buy a Southern Tier draft or bottle and keep the pint while supplies last. 7:30-11:30 p.m. 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd. Suite #112, Tampa.
Wednesday, September 22: Bella Vino Wine & Cheese Market
So you want to be an Enologist? A blending seminar, featuring Franciscan Winery from Napa Valley. Taste five varietals from Franciscan that make up their flagship wine, Magnificat, to create your own blend and compare it to their most current release. RSVP required. $39, 6:30 p.m. Belleair Country Club- 1 Country Club Lane, Belleair. (727-584-5552)
Thursday, September 23: Sidebern's
Sure, you've been to your share of wine or beer pairing events, but what about a dinner paired with cocktails? Get your spot at the upcoming cocktail pairing dinner at Sidebern's, featuring six courses paired with cocktails created and prepared by the restaurant's resident Mixologist, Dean Hurst. From shaken, stirred, straight up, on-the-rocks, fresh, egg whites, bitters, barrel-aged — you name it, it will most likely be represented. Plus, you'll get to dine in the Chef's Suite which gives you future bragging rites. Get more information on the event and register here. $125 per person, all inclusive; 6:30 -9:30 p.m. 1002 South Howard Ave., Tampa. (813-250-9463)
Thursday, September 23: CL Beer Club at The Moon Under Water
Do you like beer? How about free beer? Then come on down to The Moon Under Water for CL's second Beer Club event of the season. The featured beers this month will be from Tampa's own Cigar City Brewing and Blue Moon. Blue Moon pints will be on special at the bar for $4. Check out the Beer Club site for more info and to sign up. 7-9 p.m. 332 Beach Dr NE, St. Pete. (727-896-6160)
This article appears in Sep 16-22, 2010.