food & wine CALENDAR ..

. Wednesday, May 13, 6-8 p.m., Tastings Wine Bar and Bistro: Sample and compare crisp sauvignon blancs from around the world; $15; Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers; 466-8800.

. Thursday, May 14, 6:30-9 p.m., Artistic Deli: This creative not-reallya deli holds its first wine dinner; $65, 4391 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers; 9939- 3354.

. Thursday, May 14, noon-2 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Chef Kristina San Filippo shares healthy, easy and time-efficient ways to prepare salads that are hearty enough for a full meal and incorporate the bounty of Earth's garden; $45, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390- 2222.

. Friday, May 15, 6-8 p.m., Austin's Wine Cellar: Sample a variety of wines from around the globe at this casual tasting; $15, 12377 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers; 275-7200.

. Friday, May 15, 7-9 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Erin White of Terry Seitz Importers presents a sampling of South African wines, paired with a four-course dinner by Chef Kristina San Filippo; $75, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-4222.

. Monday, May 18, 6-8 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Chef Kristina San Filippo uses world-class cheeses in a variety of recipes; $45, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-4222.

. Tuesday, May 19, 6-8 p.m., H2 Tapas and Wine Bar: Chef/owner Harold Balink brings back his popular Women's Wine Night on the third Tuesday of the month featuring three to five wines and dinner; $40; 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers; 226-1667.

. Tuesday, May 19, 6-8 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Wine expert Julie Glenn leads a tasting of five wines made from grape varietals that display floral aromas and flavors, including viognier, chenin blanc, Riesling and Sangiovese, paired with tapas; $55, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-4222.

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