food & wine CALENDAR
. Saturday, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5,
8 a.m.-noon, Alliance of the Arts: The weekly GreenMarket features fresh local foods and products from a variety of vendors; Colonial and McGregor boulevards; 939-2787.
. Saturday, Nov. 28,
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Coconut Point Mall: The Coconut Farmers Market takes places weekly through April, featuring produce and other goods; U.S. 41 adjacent to Panera Bread at the mall, Estero; 249-9480.
. Wednesday, Dec. 2,
6 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Executive Chef Martin Murphy demonstrates how to create an antipasto platter, a great way to start a holiday
celebration; $30, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; (866) 206-3840. Reservations required.
. Wednesday, Dec. 2,
7-8 p.m., 55 Degrees: Learn how the vinegars you use influence the flavor of various dishes with owner Caroline Hostettler; $15, Gulf Coast Town Center, Estero; 461-0155.
. Friday, Dec. 4,
noon, Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Executive Chef Martin Murphy prepares inspired recipes for flavorful soups that are perfect for sharing with family and friends on cool winter evenings; $25, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; (866) 206-3840. Reservations required.
. Monday, Dec. 7,
6 p.m. Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Learn to create salads that are more meal than side dish with Executive Chef Martin Murphy; $25, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; (866) 206-3840. Reservations required.
. Thursday, Dec. 10,
noon, Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Executive Chef Martin Murphy shows how to prepare simple seafood recipes using fresh local fare in dishes that are ideal for the holiday season; $30, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; (866) 206-3840. Reservations required.
. Friday, Dec. 11,
7 p.m., Andy’s Island Seafood: Fishmonger, cook and store owner Andy Meltz leads a cooking class with proceeds benefiting Animal Refuge Center and Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife; $25 (includes food and wine), 4330 Pine Island Road, Matlacha; 283-2525. Reservations required.
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