food & wine CALENDAR
. Wednesday, June 24, Angelina's Ristorante: This month's wine dinner celebrates the seductive food and wines of South America; $89, 24041 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-3187.
. Wednesday, June 24, 6-8 p.m., Blackhawk Coffee Café: Sample a variety of white wines; Bell Tower Shops, U.S. 41 and Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers; 433-7770.
. Wednesday, June 24, 6-8, Tastings: Experience an array of refreshing summer wines, including sweet Rieslings, crisp sauvignon blancs and cool roses; $15, Gulf Coast Town Center; 466-8800. Reservations recommended.
. Thursday, June 25, noon-2 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Learn how to save time and cut down on dirty dishes with delicious one-pot meals; $45, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-2222.
. Thursday, June 25, 5-10 p.m., The Joint: It's ladies' night featuring a tasting menu paired with wines plus drink and food specials; $25, 5785 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral; 542-0123.
. Thursday, June 25, 6-9 p.m., Time to Make Wine: Paint a whimsical summer tree to match your home's décor while sampling wines and hors d'oeuvres; $40 (includes painting supplies), 912 SE 46th Lane, Cape Coral; 542-9463.
. Thursday, June 25, 6-9 p.m., Time to Make Wine: Paint a whimsical summer tree to match your home's décor while sampling wines and hors d'oeuvres; $40 (includes painting supplies), 912 SE 46th Lane, Cape Coral; 542-9463.
. Friday, June 26, 7-9 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Sample organic and biodynamic wines presented by Frank Pulice of Austin's Wine Cellar paired with a four-course tasting dinner by Chef Kristina San Filippo; $75, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-2222.
. Saturday, June 27, 8-noon, Alliance of the Arts: The weekly Green- Market features fresh local foods and products from a variety of vendors; Colonial and McGregor boulevards; 939-2787.
. Saturday, June 27, 7 p.m., Alliance of the Arts: Grapes and Glasses wine-tasting features four wines paired with food plus silent auction to benefit youth arts education; $20 for members, $25 non-members, Colonial and McGregor boulevards; 939-2787.
. Monday, June 29, 6-8 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: The flavors and cooking techniques from the Asian islands to the California coast form Pacific Rim cuisine, which will be the subject of the evening's cooking class; $45, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-2222.
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