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@BR LabelBW:MEAL DEALS
Prix fixe: Harry’s Continental Kitchen’s on Longboat Key welcomes the crisp fall weather with seasonal flavors and perfectly paired wines. the menu will offer a Fall Harvest four-course prix fixe menu starting at $29 per person or $43 per person with premium wine pairings. Reservations are recommended to (941) 383-0777. Information: www.harryskitchen.com.
Stone crab feast: “Stone Crab Season Feast & Treat,” 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. The all-you-can-eat dishes featuring stone crabs during this reception-style event. Ritz-Carlton Chefs will be at each station preparing the seasonal delicacy a variety of ways. Cost is $125 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: (941) 309-2008. A stone crab wine dinner is 7 p.m. Nov. 20 for $110 per person.
Stone crab Thursdays: A Celebration of the Crustacean will take place every Thursday night during stone crab season at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort dining room on Longboat Key. The restaurant offers a special 1-pound cracked claw dinner including choice of Caesar and house salad and a glass of The Colony’s private label red or white wine or a 3-course sensational Stone Crab Lover’s Dinner each for $39.95. The Colony Dining Room and Monkey Room Bar are open to the public for dinner 5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Sunday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sunday Brunch Buffet is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (941) 383-5558 for reservations.
1st Oyster Lovers Oyster Festival: Pelican Pete’s, 12012 Cortez Road, Cortez Village, is having an Oyster Lovers Oyster Festival on Nov. 13-15 featuring Apalachicola oysters in six different preparations, including oyster shooters and oysters poached in Champagne. Information: 792-4822.
@BR LabelBW:CLASSES
Casa Italia classes: Casa Italia, 2080 Constitution Blvd, Sarasota, offers the following classes
n Spanish Cooking Class and Lunch with Fatima Soriano, 11 a.m. Nov. 13. Cost per person is $50. A copy of the recipes will be provided.
n Italian Cooking Class and Lunch with Susan Filson, 11 a.m. Nov. 20. Cost per person is $50. A copy of the recipes will be provided.
Reservations can be made by calling (941) 924-1179. Special arrangements can be made for groups.
@BR LabelBW:holiday
Thanksgiving take-out: Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with stuffing, gravy, green bean almondine, cranberry relish, Idaho and sweet potatoes, cranberry nut bread and choice of pumpkin pie, apple cheese cake or chocolate pecan pie from Harry’s Deli to your kitchen for $21.95 per person. Pick up on Nov. 25. Harry’s Restaurant will be open Thanksgiving Day and serving a traditional three-course Thanksgiving menu starting at $31.95 per person; service will be 2-8 p.m. Call (941) 383-0777. Visit www.harryskitchen.com for full menu listings.
@BR LabelBW:WINE TASTING
Free tasting: WineStyles Lakewood Ranch, 8225 Nature’s Way, San Marco Plaza, is offering a free wine tasting led by wine enthusiast Michael Green, C.S.W., Fine Wine Specialist of Stacole Fine Wines, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 13. Call 306-5804 or visit winestyles.net/lakewoodranch.
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