Abilities Foundation Winemaker Dinner Bob Long of Long Vineyards, a vineyard of Napa Valley, is special guest at this progressive wine tasting and dinner. Tasting is free with dinner reservations that cost $65 and include tax with a portion of proceeds to benefit Abilities Foundation. Monday, Feb. 4. Evening begins at 5:30 p.m. at Pic Pac Fine Wines and Spirits, 6609 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. The event then moves to Mattison's - An American Bistro (formerly Ollie O's in the mezzanine at Plaza Tower) for a five-course dinner, with a courtyard reception beginning at 7:30 p.m. For reservation information, call Frank DeLucia at 727-538-7370.
Food and Wine Pairing The Tampa Wine Institute at Wines by Morrell presents Jim Sirna and his insight into great recipes and the wines that complement them. $25. Friday, Feb. 1. 6:30-8:30p.m. 2009 N. 22nd St., Tampa. For reservations, call 813-241-8587.
