Thursday, October 7: SideBern's
Grill & Chill: Micro Man beers and seasonal game BBQ. And we're not talking about football "game". Taste Chef Chad's offerings of grilled seasonal game like quail, rabbit and elk. These flavorful proteins are at their peak this time of year and paired with Micro Man’s portfolio of seasonal ales and lagers from handful of small, craft brewers from around the country. $45, 6:30 p.m. 2208 W Morrison Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463) Register here.
Thursday, October 7: Whole Foods Market
Filtered, unfiltered, flavored — you name it, Whole Foods probably has it. Get the chance to try several different styles of sake for free at this special tasting. Event is limited to 30 people. Registration required, contact: timothy.bennett@wholefoods.com or sign up at store exit lobby. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Whole Foods Tampa- 1548 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa.
Friday, October 8: Sweetbay Supermarket, North Dale Mabry
Susan Samtur, the Coupon Queen, will conduct practical tip seminars on simple ways to save money at the Sweetbay Supermarket on North Dale Mabry. To attend a seminar, those interested must register by calling (813) 251-4242 x224 or by e-mailing SweetbayCouponQueen@gmail.com. Please note which Sweetbay location and number of people attending. All attendees will receive a $5 off coupon for Sweetbay, a coupon organizer, coupon book and a copy of Refundle Bundle, the magazine by The Coupon Queen. Attendees can also register for the chance to win free groceries for the rest of the year! 10 a.m. Sweetbay- 15692 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa.
Friday, October 8: World of Wines of South Tampa
Help World of Wines celebrate their 2nd anniversary by attending this soiree and tasting. Try their offerings of Australian wines and light hors d'oeuvres. $10; 6-8 p.m. S. Westshore Blvd., Tampa. (813-835-9463)
Friday, October 8: Total Wine & More St. Pete
Try 15 highly-rated wines from California, Oregon, Washington and the Southern Hemisphere at this exclusive tasting. Get deep discounts on all wines offered on the day of the event only. $20; 6-8 p.m. 4880 Park Street N., St. Pete. (727-544-6018) totalwine.com
This article appears in Oct 14-20, 2010.