Wednesday, September 1: Cassis American Brasserie
Attend Cassis American Brasserie's first monthly wine dinner to get a "taste of France" in their private dining room. The five-course dinner will include dessert and wine pairings for every course. The following wine dinners will be on the first Wednesday of every month. Call for price and to RSVP. 170 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. (727-827-2927)
Thursday, September 2: Sidebern's
Grill and Chill: Sierra Nevada and Florida Seafood. Sidebern's showcases sustainable Florida seafood at this month's 'Grill and Chill' event on their patio, each course being paired with a different Sierra Nevada brew. Register online or on the day of the event (no online sales after 3 p.m.). $45; 6:30 p.m. 1002 South Howard Ave., Tampa. (813-250-9463)
Thursday, September 2: Whole Foods Market
Join Whole Foods Market's Michael Palese for a free wine class and tasting. The event is limited to 30 people, so sign up quickly! Registration required at sherell.white@wholefoods.com or store exit lobby. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Whole Foods Market- 1548 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa. (813-874-9435)
Friday, September 3: Whole Foods Market
Learn how to utilize gluten-free products to create great wheat-free meals for the family, like chicken nuggets, chicken and rice casserole, macaroni and cheese, and cookie ice cream sandwiches. This event is limited to 30 adults. Reservations are required and can be made at sherell.white@wholefoods.com or at the store exit lobby. Free event; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Whole Foods Tampa- 1548 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa. (813-874-9435)
Friday and Saturday, September 3-4: The Toasted Pheasant Bistro Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with a truly American Low Country boil, packed with clams, mussels, shrimp, grouper, scallops, corn, potatoes, and sausage. $17.99 per person. 14445 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813-265-6700)
This article appears in Aug 26 – Sep 1, 2010.