food & wine CALENDAR ..
. Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 p.m.- close, Dolce Vita: Dine and groove to music of the '70s during Disco Dance Fever; 1244 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel; 472-5555.
. Wednesday, April 22, 6-8 p.m., Tastings, Wine Bar and Bistro: Sample the incredible range of chardonnays; $15, Gulf Coast Town Center, 9902 Gulf Coast Main St., Fort Myers; 466-8800.
. Thursday, April 23, noon-2 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Chef Kristina San Filippo will share recipes starring different varieties of honey; $45, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-2222.
. Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m., Andy's Island Seafood: Customer recipe
contest final judging, with Florida Weekly Cuisine columnist Karen Feldman
and The News-Press staff writer Drew Sterwald; donations to benefit Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife; 4330 Pine Island Road, Matlacha; 283- 2525 (reservations recommended).
. Friday, April 24, 7-9 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Frank Pulice of Austin's Wine Cellar teams up with Chef Kristina San Filippo for a four-course tasting dinner featuring wines from the Languedoc Roussillon region of southeast France; $75, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-2222.
. Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m.-7p.m., German American Social Club: The Southwest Florida Seafood Festival and Car Show will feature area chefs preparing fresh seafood, along with cars, music and more to benefit area charities; $5 adults, children 11 and younger enter free; 2101 Pine Island Road, Cape Coral; 283-3808.
. Monday, April 27, 6-8 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Wine expert Julie Glenn conducts a tasting of five wines of various price points to reveal whether a wine's quality depends on its price, while Chef Kristina San Filippo prepares tapas to complement the wines; $45, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-2222.
. Tuesday, April 28, 6-8 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Chef Kristina San Filippo presents the culinary traditions of Japanese food; $45, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-2222.
. Wednesday, April 29, Angelina's Ristorante: The first of six summer wine dinners features wines and dishes from Italy's Tuscan region; $89; 24041 S. Tamiami Trail; Bonita Springs; 390-3187 (reservations required).
. Thursday, April 30, noon-2 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Chef Kristina San Filippo reveals the culinary benefits of incorporating SuperFoods - those that provide the most nutrition and health benefits - into meals; $45, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-2222.
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