food & wine CALENDAR

. Wednesday, May 27, 6-8 p.m., Tastings Wine Bar and Bistro: Sample a variety of wines that have been rated 86 point or higher by noted experts; $15; Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers; 466-8800.

. Thursday, May 28, noon-2 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: As the long, hot summer approaches, learn how to make refreshing chilled soups with Chef Kristina San Filippo; $45, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-4222.

. Saturday, May 29, 7-9 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Frank Pulice of Austin's Wine Cellar presents wines from the celebrated Napa Valley paired with a four-course dinner by Chef Kristina San Filippo; $75; 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-4222.

. Monday, June 1, 6-8 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Chef Kristina San Filippo shares recipes for creative, healthy summer sandwiches; $45, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-4222.

. Tuesday, June 2, 6-8 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: The Kids in the Kitchen series aims to encourage culinary interest in youngsters. In this class, Chef Lisa demonstrates some kitchen basics including measuring ingredients, following simple recipes using the blender and cleanliness in the kitchen (recommended for children older than 5 and must be accompanied by an adult); $20 per child, $10 per adult ($48 per child for package of three classes), 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-4222.

. Thursday, June 4, noon-2 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: The second Kids in the Kitchen session focuses on knife safety and easy techniques to slice and dice fruits and veggies; recommended for children older than 5 and must be accompanied by an adult; $20 per child, $10 per adult ($48 per child for package of three classes), 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-4222.

. Friday, June 5, noon-2 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Learn how to make dishes from the southern Italian regions of Sicily, Puglia and Sardinia; $45; 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-4222.

. Tuesday, June 9, 6-8 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Chef Kristina San Filippo shares recipes highlighting the savory flavors of Indian cuisine; $45; 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-4222.

. Tuesday, June 9, 7-9 p.m., Austin's Wine Cellar: The Pink is for Everyone seminar will explain the difference between pink and red wines and illustrate how rosé wine pairs with light meals and other occasions; $45, 12377 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers; 275-7200. Reservations recommended.

. Thursday, June 11, noon-2 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Chef Kristina San Filippo moves beyond bananas and mangos to show how an extensive selection of tropical fruits lends unique flavors to many recipes; $45; 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-4222.

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