Wednesday, May 4th: The Refinery
Indulge in locally grown delights at The Refinery's Farm to Fork Dinner. Dinner will include a five-course prixe fixe menu featuring food from local farms and the farmers who grew the food (in person, not on the plate). RSVP required. $55; 5-9 p.m. 813-237-2000, 5137 North Florida Ave., Tampa, thetamparefinery.com
Wednesday, May 4: ABC Fine Wine and Spirits — S. Tampa
Another installment of ABC’s tastings which feature over 50 wine selections from around the globe and cigars. Each guest receives a souvenir wine glass and a coupon for $5 off any purchase the night of the event. $10, 6-8 p.m. 3110 W Gandy Blvd., Tampa. 813-839-7167, abcfws.com
Thursday, May 5: Red Mesa Cantina
Red Mesa Cantina is once again hosting an all-day fiesta of epic proportions, with live music, party games, tasty Mexican fare, and of course, plenty of tequila and mezcal to go around. Free admission, 21+; 11 a.m.-3 a.m., 128 3rd Street S, St. Pete, 727-896-8226, redmesacantina.com
Thursday, May 5: Studio@620
Enjoy a potluck dinner and presentation by author, historian and university professor Gary R. Mormino Ph. D. with the Slow Food Tampa Bay group. Mormino will discuss the impact of Italian immigrants on Florida’s culture and culinary heritage. Anyone who wants to bring a dish to share may contribute to a potluck dinner that begins at 6 p.m. Current members of Slow Food USA, and anyone interested in learning more about the Slow Food Movement, are invited to attend. Free; 6 p.m. 620 First Ave. S., St. Pete, slowfoodtampabay.org
Thursday-Saturday, May 5-7: Renaissance Festival Fairgrounds
Over in Tampa on the Renaissance Festival grounds at MOSI, guests can enjoy a three-day festive Cinco de Mayo carnival with rides, Latin music and dancers, salsa dancing lessons, food and cerveza. Get a free beer during Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. $5 for adults, kids under 12 are free; 3-10 p.m. 11315 N. 46th St, Tampa.
Thursday, May 5: Bern's Steak House
At this wine dinner, sample a selection of the Antinori Family's finest wines from their estate vineyards not only in Tuscany and Umbria, but also throughout Italy and the world. Special guest Salvatore Gaeta from Antinori will join guests for a six-course dinner of SideBern’s modern Mediterranean cuisine. RSVP required. $125; 6:30-10 p.m. 1002 South Howard Ave., Tampa, 813-250-9463, bernsfinewines.com
Thursday, May 5: Total Wine & More — St. Pete
Explore and taste a variety of classic Belgian beer styles, both authentic Trappist and Abbey ales of Belgium and beers from other countries whose brewers are offering accurate renditions of these timeless brews of Belgium. Class includes beer selections, tasting sheets, take home educational materials, and discounts on the beer presented in class. RSVP required. $15; 6:30-8:30 p.m. 4880 Park Street N, St. Pete. 727-544-6018, totalwine.com
Friday, May 6: Bern's Fine Wine & Spirits
Meet Bern's special guest Master Sommelier Brian Koziol for a “Legends of Napa” themed Crush Hour tasting featuring wines from St. Clement, Sbragia, Beringer, Etude and Stags’ Leap Winery. This is a seated seminar; RSVP required. $25; 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1002 South Howard Ave., Tampa, 813-250-9463, bernsfinewines.com
Saturday, May 7: Independent Bar and Cafe Tampa
The Indie Tampa is celebrating National Homebrew Day by hosting a get-together in the beer garden where homebrewing enthusiasts and newbies can meet and exchange info. Feel free to bring your equipment, too. Free brats and burgers, and $1 off drafts for brewers. Free; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 5016 N Florida Ave., Tampa. 813-341-4883, independenttampa.com
Saturday, May 7: Safford House Tarpon Springs
Several excellent community cooks will offer classes in the delicious regional cuisine of the Dodecanese Islands — the area from which most of Tarpon Springs’ Greek residents came. This week's class will be led by Katerina Zaronias and Nikki Sisois who will teach participants how to make stuffed grape leaves (fila) and cabbage. Space is limited; please call 727-942-5605 to register for classes. $10; 12-2 p.m. 23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs.
Saturday, May 7: B-21 Wine Merchants
Join in the celebration as B-21 Wine Merchants in Tarpon Springs celebrates their 63rd anniversary this Saturday, May 7th. The festivities include live music, an appearance by the Classic Corvettes of Tarpon Springs, a ribbon cutting ceremony, plenty of food and of course, lots of libations to sample. And, according to their Facebook page, there's going to be, "one insane Facebook check-in deal that puts the employee discount to shame." Sampling events include Early Times Mint Juleps from 12-3 p.m., and a Pommery Champagne tasting from 1-5 p.m. Free event; 1-5 p.m. 43380 US Hwy 19, Tarpon Springs, 727-937-5049, b-21.com.
Saturday, May 7: Taste Cafe
Taste and learn about different beers and brewing styles at this beer tasting led by Mark from thehopsreport.com. Free; 2-4 p.m. 500 Main St., Suite E, Safety Harbor, 727-723-1116, tastesafetyharbor.com
Saturday, May 7: The Florida Aquarium
Drink like a fish and sample culinary delights while supporting the Aquarium’s youth education and conservation programs at their annual Sea Grapes Fine Wine & Food Festival. Enjoy offerings from local restaurants, live music and the sights of the aquarium at night. $125; 8-11 p.m. 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, 813-273-4030, seagrapes.org.
Thursday, May 12: ABC Fine Wine and Spirits — St. Pete
Another installment of ABC’s tastings which feature over 50 wine selections from around the globe and cigars. Each guest receives a souvenir wine glass and a coupon for $5 off any purchase the night of the event. $10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 3535 4th Street N, St. Pete. 727-894-4875, abcfws.com
Thursday, May 12: Mercedes Benz of Tampa
"Best of The Bean" to support Art for Autism will showcase Tampa Bay chefs who will create an appetizer, entrée and specialty drink using coffee or cocoa in each recipe. $50; 6-9 p.m. 4400 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, 813-282-7066.
Weekdays: Wood Fired Pizza Wine Bar
Monday- College Night: 2-4-1 happy hour with college or faculty ID, 5 p.m.- close; Tuesday- Half-priced wine bottles, 5 p.m.- close; Wednesday- 2-4-1 glasses of wine. 5p.m.- close; Thursday- $12 unlimited drafts, 8-10 p.m. 2822 E. Bearss Ave., Tampa. 813-341-2900, wood-firedpizza.com
Mondays: Peabody’s
Penny pitchers! Buy one pitcher get the second for a penny, including well liquor pitchers and select draft beers. 15333 Amberly Dr., Tampa. 813-972-1725, peabodysbilliards.com
Tuesdays: Cafe Alma
Who needs a Friday or Saturday date night? Get out on a Tuesday to indulge half-priced bottles of wine and tapas all evening, starting at 4:30 p.m. Being frugal never tasted so good. 260 1st Avenue S., St. Pete. 727-502-5002
Tuesdays: St. Pete Brasserie
Happy hour prices, prixe fixe deals and $5 apps all night! 539 Central Ave, St. Pete. 727-823-3700, stpetebrasserie.com
Tuesdays: MacDinton’s
Specials from 7-close, including: $2 Sam Adams Seasonal drafts, $2.50 Smirnoff vodkas, and $4 Smirnoff shots, and $3 build-your-own-burger. And free karaoke makes this night even better. 7 p.m.-3 a.m. 405 South Howard Ave, Tampa. 813-251-8999; macdintons.com
Wednesdays: World of Beer (all locations)
Half-off select drafts and, if you kill one of the kegs, you’ll be the lucky winner of a $10 gift card to spend on even more beer at WOB. Open-close. www.wobusa.com
Thursdays: Kon Tiki at The Tahitian Inn
$5 SKYY martinis and half-priced bottles of wine. 601 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. 800-876-1397, tahitianinn.com
Fridays: Taps Wine and Beer Eatery
Ladies receive $4 martinis from 5-10 p.m. 777 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. 813-463-1968, www.tapswineandbeer.com
