The lush, ripe aesthetic of the “Tomato” collection is the perfect way to brighten up the table and complement meals. From Bordallo Pinheiro

Candles make great Easter basket gifts!
Now available through a la carte- Seventh Avenue Apothecary - is a family owned & operated company pouring small batches of candles in Tampa, FL. Our signature scents are reminiscent of the historical, cultural and culinary legacy of our own Cuban and Italian heritage. Our distinct fragrances are blended using an all natural soy wax, free of dyes, with natural coated cotton wicks. Available in two sizes:
8oz travel tin $15.00 retail
14oz glass jar $

February

February 3, Monday, 6:00 p.m.                                      Valentine’s Day Dinner                                  &

March

March 10, Monday, 6:00 p.m.                                          Italian Food and Wine                                &

May

May 5, Monday, 6:00 p.m.                                                  Creative Flavors                        

Today is National Pickle Day! Some of our favorites are Lauri Jo's, especially her Green Tomato Pickles. These pickles take 5 days to make, are sweet yet tangy, crisp and crunchy, and just dog-gone delicious! Chop them up and add to potato salad, deviled eggs, or slaw and you will never use any other kind of pickle again. They are a stand-alone food, too. Men love them with vegetables or fish. They are just that good.

July

July 8, Monday, 6:00 p.m.            Essence of Flavor                    Gary Nicely, $48.00

You’ll enjoy every bite. On the menu: Pan seared Moroccan style potato pancakes with toasted almonds, sun dried tomatoes and basil oil; Snake River Farms Pork Tenderloin Saltimbocca with Prosciutto de Parma, aged provolone

August         

August 5, Monday, 6:00 p.m.   When in Burgundy        David Pinckney, $48.00              

Beginning with Gougere, a wonderful pastry; Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Bibb Lettuce; Pork Tenderloin Au Poivre and finishing with Profiterole Rolls with Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce and Raspberry Sauce  &

September

September 9, Monday, 6:00 p.m.       Smokin’ and Grillin’         Eric Harrelson, $48.00

On the menu: Salad of baby spinach with strawberries and feta cheese; Smoked tenderloin of beef; Lavender roasted blue potatoes; Sautéed green beans; Crème brûlée

September 11, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.  A Taste of Early Autumn   Janet

October

October 2, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.    Oktoberfest  Beer Pairing    Dennis Collins, $48.00        

This will be a celebration with German roots, international flair, and of course, German beer! Dennis Collins, local beer and food enthusiast, teams up with The Casual Pint to bring you this culinary and brewing excursion to Bavaria celebrating the biggest party the world over, Oktoberfest! On the

June Cooking Class

June 24, Monday, 6:00 p.m.                                                     From Farm to Table                   &

• May 1, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
•  Fresh from the Herb Garden 
• Janet Powell, $48.00

See how flavorful cooking with herbs can be. On the menu: Crab cakes with herb salad/dressing, potato-crusted quiche with chives, cherry tomatoes with herbal dressing, and pound cake with balsamic strawberries and Basil whipped cream

• May 6, Monday, 6:00 p.m.
• Seafood Feast 
• Terri Geiser, $48.00

Fresh and delicious. On

Skyros Designs... Soup Du Jour...

Mmmm... Who doesn’t love a Creamy, Cheesy Potato Soup in the Fall?  Served in Skyros Designs Historia to help warm the soul! Try Maggie's yummy recipe adaptation on Spice, The Magazine...  the recipe calls for making mashed potatoes first! http://www.magspicemag.com/2012/10/15/fall-soup-potato-leek-please/

Or is your palate in the mood for a refreshing Cold Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup with Parmesan wafer garnish? Served