Wednesday, May 27: Publix Apron’s Cooking School
The Techniques of Grilling. This three-part course teaches grillmasters tasty recipes and new techniques. The first week's lesson features grilled swordfish steaks with sesame ginger marinade; maple glazed grilled salmon; grilled whole snapper with fruited couscous; and grilled shrimp with tartar. $150 for three classes. 10 a.m., 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa (813-926-4465)
Thursday, May 28: Mise En Place
This monthly cocktail club features a networking hour followed by a brief presentation on a cocktail related topic. It’s not all idle chatter, though: patrons get to sample the featured drink paired with light appetizers by Chef Mary Blintz. May’s topic is “The Wide World of Flavored Vodka.” $35. 442 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa (813-254-5373)
Friday, May 29: Cork and Olive Carrollwood
Toffee and Wine. While it may seem like an odd couple, the eight wines and white, milk and dark toffee presented at this tasting reveal the delights of the delectable duo. Complimentary tasting with purchase. 6-9 p.m., 10019 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813-868-3733)
Friday, May 29: Vintage Wine Cellars
Wide World of Cabernets. Tonight's lineup highlights 10 rich, intense cabs from five continents and highlights their similarities and differences. Reservations are required. $25. 7-9 p.m. 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa (813-879-2931)
Saturday, May 30: Vino 100
Sippin’ Saturday. A weekly wine tasting that features a broad selection of international wines. Free. 1-7 p.m., 5056 Fourth Street N., St. Pete (727-522-8466)
Tuesday, June 2: Publix Apron’s Cooking School
How to be Fruity. Learn to incorporate fruit into your everyday diet -- enjoy what you eat while getting the healthy nourishment that you need. $40. 6:30 p.m., 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa (813-926-4465)
Thursday, June 4: Carrollwood Cultural Center
Wine guide Charles Visalli will cover the ins and outs of wine in this six week series of classes. This week — food, cheese and wine pairings. $25. 6-7:30 p.m., 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa (813-664-1430)
Sunday, June 14: B-21 Fine Wine & Spirits
B-21’s Tour of Italy tasting and sale will feature Italian wines such as Barolo, Chianti Classico and Supertuscans. $25 before Jun. 12, $30 at the door. 2-5 p.m., 43380 US Hwy 19 N., Tarpon Springs (727-937-5049)
Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17: Armani's
Sharpen your cooking skills in this two-day culinary course with chef, author and TV personality Nick Stellino, who is joined by Cristina Mariani-May of Castello Banfi, Tuscany's premier wine estate, along with Michael VonBurg, Armani's Chef de Cuisine. This extravagant event focuses on Italian food and wine, and includes a cooking class with Chef Stellino and a VIP dinner reception featuring menu items specially created by chefs Stellino and VonBurg, all perfectly paired with select wines from the Castello Banfi estate. $50 cooking classes, noon-3 p.m.; $65 VIP reception and dinner 6-10 p.m., 2900 Bayport Dr., Tampa (813-874-1234)
Thursday, June 18: Carrollwood Cultural Center
Wine guide Charles Visalli will cover the ins and outs of wine in this six week series of classes. This week — Aromas and Bouquets of Grape Varietals. $25. 6-7:30 p.m., 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa (813-664-1430)
Thursday, July 2: Carrollwood Cultural Center
Wine guide Charles Visalli will cover the ins and outs of wine in this six week series of classes. This week — Tasting Wines from Around the World. $25. 6-7:30 p.m., 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa (813-664-1430)
Thursday, July 16: Carrollwood Cultural Center
Wine guide Charles Visalli will cover the ins and outs of wine in this six week series of classes. This week — Dessert Wines and Sweet Treats. $25. 6-7:30 p.m., 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa (813-664-1430)
Saturday, Aug. 8: Vino, Java and Jazz
This event at the Florida Aquarium will feature wine samplings, special dishes, desserts, coffee and jazz music. Proceeds from a silent auction will go toward the Tampa Bay Region of the Easter Seals Florida organization. $65 in advance, $80 at the door. 7-11 p.m., 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa (813-769-5915)
Sunday, Aug. 16: B-21 Fine Wine & Spirits
Celebrate selections of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at the Best of Burgundy and Beyond tasting and Sale. $25 before Aug. 14, $30 at the door. 2-5 p.m., 43380 US Hwy 19 N., Tarpon Springs (727-937-5049)
