Well, that was fast, wasn't it? Here's a five-event roundup to help you get down with food and drink throughout the weekend.
Clink glasses with Winesmith on Friday. Guests sip Southern Hemisphere Wines, including South African chardonnay, Argentinian pinot noir rosé and a Chilean Bordeaux blend. The tasting runs from 6 to 9 p.m., and wine-os are invited to purchase vino by the glass or bottle afterward. $15. 1620 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-826-0791.
Rather chow down on sushi? Get to Sushi 101, hosted inside the Epicurean Hotel's culinary theater between 7 and 9 p.m. Friday. This sushi-making lesson’s participants are in good hands, as local chef and instructor Viet Vo leads the immersive demo with a hands-on approach. Alongside a better understanding of what it takes to pull off sushi at home, tickets — which are available online — include one glass of red or white wine. $80. 1207 S. Howard Ave. Tampa, 813-999-8700.
On Saturday, celebrate Green Bench Brewing Co.'s fourth year in business. Or Stilt House Brewery's third. Or Four Stacks Brewing Company's second. Yep, you read that right — take your pick. This trio of anniversary parties is going down on both sides of the bay. Green Bench: 1133 Baum Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-800-9836. Stilt House: 625 Alt. 19, 727-270-7373. Four Stacks: 5469 N. U.S. Highway 41, Apollo Beach, 813-641-2036.
Cheers to charity during Hops for Hospice. Guests at Spectrum Field from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday get a taste of 100-plus craft beers from Tampa Bay-area distributors and breweries. Proceeds benefit Empath Health and Suncoast Hospice Foundation, and admission includes unlimited beer samples and a commemorative mug. Tickets can be found online. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 601 Old Coachman Road, Clearwater.
On Sunday, rev up for the week ahead with Camp Gladiator's Workout Brunch. Participants kick ass throughout a one-hour workout at World of Beer's SoHo location, plus score complimentary bottomless booze with the purchase of any brunch item. The class is free and kicks off at 10 a.m. Free, money for food. 402 S. Howard Ave., Tampa.
This article appears in Oct 5-12, 2017.