SUMMER GRILLING Chef Jim Snyder teaches a class on grilling tacos and beef brisket sandwiches. $35. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tues., May 24. Williams-Sonoma, International Plaza, 2223 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa (813-342-0700).
HERBS AND SPICES The second class in a series on herbs and spices focuses on preparing Moroccan Harissa-spiced roasted chicken. $45. 6:30-9 p.m. Thurs., May 26. La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin (727-736-3070 or www.lamaisongourmet.info).
SUMMER FOODS Chef John teaches a class on preparing charred filet mignon tartar, and green bean and red onion salad. $49.50. 6:30-9 p.m. Fri., May 27. La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin (727-736-3070).
TASTE OF THE NATION Local and national chefs prepare a five-course dinner; guests can also enjoy a wine tasting and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit Second Harvest of Tampa Bay and Beth-El Farmworker Ministry. $199. 5:30 p.m. Wed., June 1 (813-205-9637 or www.tastetampa.com).
SAUCE PREPARATION La Maison Gourmet offers a comprehensive four-part class in preparing sauce. $60 per class. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wed., June 1. La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin (727-736-3070 or www.lamaisongourmet.info).
COFFEE & ART SERIES Join curators and art experts for a personal tour and listen to interesting anecdotes about the Tampa Museum of Art, all while enjoying coffee and gourmet breakfast pastries. $10. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Registration required. 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa. (813-274-8130 or www.tampamuseum.com).
CONVERSATIONAL CUISINE Learn to speak conversational Italian, plus enjoy dinner and a five-week course that immerses you in Italy's language, foods, culture and customs. $185. 6-7 p.m. Thursdays. Reservations required. Several other classes are also available. Bellagio Ristorante, 10 Beach Drive, downtown St. Petersburg. (727-866-6892 or www.learnitalian.us).
APRON'S COOKING CLASSES Classes at Apron's require reservations and are located at the Citrus park Publix Shoppes, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa (813-926-4465 or www.publix.com/aprons/schools/Tampa/Calendar.do).
FARMERS MARKETS
YBOR CITY FRESH MARKET 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each Sat. Centennial Park, Eighth Avenue and 18th Street, Tampa (813-241-2442 or ybormarket@yahoo.com).
SAFETY HARBOR FARMERS' MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Sat. The Gazebo at John Wilson Park, 401 Main St. downtown Safety Harbor (Linda 727-726-6407 or Imarshall@safetyharborchamber.com).
OLD PALM HARBOR FARMER'S MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m. each Fri. Rheba Sutton White Chapel/Harbor Hall Parking Lot, 1190 Georgia Ave., located between 11th and 12th streets, one block south of Florida Avenue, in downtown Palm Harbor (727-934-7001 or oldpalmharborfarmersmarket@hotmail.com).
DOWNTOWN LARGO ORGANIC MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m. each Thurs. located on the South side of West Bay Drive between Fifth and Sixth streets S.W. (Anne Buck: 727-518-8442).
BRANDON FRESH MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. each Sat. 301 S. Parsons Ave., Brandon (813-684-6806).
This article appears in May 25-31, 2005.