LUSCIOUS LASAGNA Chef Debby DeGraaff discusses in her vegetarian cooking classes how to prepare the Italian favorite. Free. 7-8 p.m., Wed., April 2, and 10-11 a.m., Thu., April 3. Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N.MacDill Ave., Tampa. 813-873-7428.
DINE & DANCE Maggiano's Little Italy teams with Arthur Murray Dance Studios to kick off the first in a series of "Dinner and Dancing" events. Maggiano's Executive Chef Darrell Brown prepares a delectable, buffet-style meal, while Julia Meyerovich, of Arthur Murray, addresses tango, samba, swing or salsa dance steps. Vocalist Kimberly Kaye and her four-piece band provide the music. $40 per person. 7 p.m., Thu. April 3, Maggiano's Little Italy, 203 Westshore Plaza, Westshore Blvd., Tampa. 813-288-9000.
ROBERT MONDAVI WINE DINNER Sip fine Mondavi wines and dine upon apple-Gorgonzola crostini, salmon-dill mousse; sea scallops with citrus-butter; seared lamb loin; filet with haricots verts, carrots and roasted shallots; celery-root Duchess potatoes, and Key lime cheesecake for dessert. $70 per person. 6:30 p.m., Thu., April 3. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 4322 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa. 813-874-9463. www.flemingssteakhouse.com.
ITALIAN FOOD FESTIVAL Experience Italian food, culture and cuisine during the sixth annual Festa Italiana, hosted by The Italian Club of Tampa. More than 30 restaurants and caterers are participating. Enjoy musical entertainment, grape stomping and homemade Italian cooking and baking, along with a petting zoo for the kids and a prize drawing at the end. Admission is $3 for adults, those 11 and younger are free. 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sun., April 13. Ybor City's Centennial Park, corner of Seventh Avenue and 18th Street. 813-342-3630. www.festaItalianaTampa.com.
This article appears in Mar 26 – Apr 1, 2003.