FYI-Food: Wine tastings, National Lasagna Day, in-store events and more

Sparkle party

Blue Martini is celebrat­ing its second anniversary from 8 to 10 p.m. today with a sparkle party at 9114 Stra­da Place, Naples. Women wearing an outfit that spar­kles will not have to pay a cover charge. Information: 591-2483

Wine tastings

■ Shula’s is having a wine tasting 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to­day at 5111 U.S. 41 N., Naples. The event features chef-paired ap­petizers and live music. $35, advance or $45 at the door. Reserva­tions are required at www.shulasnaplesevents.eventbrite.com. Information: 430-4999

■ Taste three French wines paired with three light bites from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Cafe Lurcat, 494 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. The cost is $10 and includes half off a bottle of wine $100 or less when you order two entrees if dining at the res­taurant after the tasting. Reservations: 213-3357

■ OldWorld Market will have a wine tasting from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at 2800 Davis Blvd., Naples. The store will be serving cheese and meats to complement the wine. Information: 692-3020

■ Enjoy Summer Sippin’ from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at Tony’s Off Third, 1300 Third St. S., Naples. You’ll enjoy whites, red and dry rosés for $15. The cost in­cludes a $10 coupon toward a featured wine purchase. Reservations: 262-7999

National Lasagna Day

■ Celebrate National La­sagna Day with half-priced lasagna from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday at Brio Tuscan Grille, Waterside Shops, 5505 U.S. 41 N., Naples, and Bravo! Cucina Italiana, Mercato, 9110 Strada Place, Naples. Res­ervations: 593-5319, Brio; 514-0042, Bravo!

■ Buca di Beppo, 8860 U.S. 41 N., Naples, is cel­ebrating the holiday on Thursday by giving dine-in customers a free lunch-size lasagna when they purchase a large pasta dish or entree. Information: 596-6662

■ Naples Tomato is offer­ing its lasagna for $5 with a coupon in the Naples Daily News Showcase that is good today and Thursday for lunch or dinner. The restaurant is at 14700 U.S. 41 N., Naples. Reservations: 598-9800

Easy cooking

The Sauce Lady is pre­senting an evening of cook­ing, tasting, sipping and fun at 6 p.m. Thursday, 1810 J&C Blvd., Naples. Learn how to make favorites that are simple, fast and economi­cal from Chef Caroline of Chicago and take home the recipes and a gift. $30. Res­ervations: 592-5557

Happy hour

Breakaway Sports Pub at Germain Arena is offering happy hour prices through Sunday during the North American Roller Hockey Championship Finals (NARHC). The pub opens at 11 a.m. daily at 11000 Ev­erblades Parkway, Estero. Information: 948-7825, ext. 1022

In-store events

Whole Foods Market, 9101 Strada Place, Naples, is hav­ing the following events:

■ A girls night out to learn how to make healthy appetizers, desserts and drink will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. $5. Reg­istration is required at www.acteva.com/go/Lifestyl­eCenter or call 552-5100

■ Learn how to make an edible centerpiece from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday. A vase will be provided. $10. Registration is required at www.acteva.com/go/LifestyleCenter or call 552-5100

Sunday dinner

Fleming’s Prime Steak­house & Wine Bar has brought back the Sunday three-course prime rib din­ner for $29.95 per person during July and August. The dinner includes a choice of the wedge, Fleming’s or Caesar salads, a 12-ounce prime rib, one side dish and dessert. Visit at 8985 U.S. 41 N., Naples. Reservations: 598-2424

Off the menu

Chef Kris Jubinville of Trail Cafe & Grill, 12820 U.S. 41 N., Naples, has started a new weekly special that is not found on the restau­rant’s traditional breakfast or lunch menus.

The summer selections change on Tuesdays and allows Jubinville to show­case his creativity and cu­linary skills. Information: 598-2480

Special summer menu

Grouper and Chips is offer­ing two dinners for $30 and a special summer menu from 5 to 9 p.m. daily. See what chef Francis has prepared at 338 U.S. 41 N., Naples. Infor­mation: 643-4577

Learn something new

■ The Good Life of Na­ples is offering a cooking class that takes you on a culinary trip to the South of France from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 9 at 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. $50. Reservations: 514-4663

■ If you are a cheese lov­er, take the cheese immer­sion class by Tony Ridgway from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 13 at Ridgway Bar & Grill, 1300 Third St. S., Naples. You will smell, taste, discuss and pair the cheeses with a selec­tion of Champagne, wine, beer and condiments. $55. Reservations: 262-5500

All about wine

■ Taste Argentine wines from Wynn’s Market while browsing the art exhibit from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at the New River Fine Art, 600 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. Information: 435-4515

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