Tuesday, June 15: Bern’s Fine Wines and Spirits
L’Aventure Wine Dinner. Wine novices, step away: this six-course, Mediterranean-inspired, wine-paired dinner, hosted by L’Aventure rep Michael Young, is for seasoned professionals (or the fabulously wealthy) only — we’re talking point ratings in the high 90s here, people. $125. 6:30-9:30 p.m., 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463)
Wednesday, June 16: Datz Deli
VinoVersity: Bubble Rapt. Just because New Year's is over doesn't mean it's time to put away the bubbly. Learn about and taste six different kinds of sparkling wines from around the world, from French Champagne to Spanish Cava with instructor and wine connoisseur Taylor Eason, each perfectly paired with accompanying cheeses. $25. 2616 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa (813-831-7000)
Wednesday, June 16: The NoHo Bistro
Wine Wednesdays. The wine and tapas change weekly, so come back regularly and bring your BFFs, blind dates, co-workers, boy/girlfriends or, hell, someone else’s boyfriend. $15 for two glasses of wine paired with two tapas. 1714 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa (813-514-0691)
Wednesday, June 16: Pan y Vino and Cabana Cafe
Planting Seeds. Proceeds from today's fundraiser go to The Dunedin Harvest Food and Garden Co-op, which promotes local sustainability and eco-education. Participating venues raffle off a handful of greenie goods like rain barrels, organic candy, handmade soap, garden gift packs, and local honey; 100 percent of profits from food and sales purchases help create a new Planting Seeds Workshop Series. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Pan y Vino, 369 Main Street, Dunedin; Cabana Cafe, 833 Douglas Ave, Dunedin. Visit dunedinharvest.com for more info.
Thursday, June 17: The NoHo Bistro
BBQ and Beer Tasting. Celebrate Friday-eve with the perfect summer duo: five courses of tasty tapas and smoked pig paired with specialty suds, from Tampa Bay and craft breweries around the country. The menu includes: plantain bite with spicy sauce paired with a surprise beer from Cigar City Brewing; caramelized onion braid with leek butter paired with New England Brewing Co. Atlantic Amber; Thai chicken lollipops with barbecue corn and chipotle butter paired with Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai IPA; barbecue pork roll with cole slaw paired with Laguintas The Hairy Eyeball Ale; and The NoHo Ho-Ho Cake paired with New Belgium 1554 Black Ale. $30. 6:30 p.m., 1714 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa (813-514-0691)
