Here's this week's "FYI ... wine" column:

Wine throwdown

Decanted is challenging its suppliers to display the best wines in Florida from 6 to 8 p.m. today at 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. Four wines (two wines at $25 each; one at $50; and one in an open category) will be displayed by each supplier. Customers will be able to purchase any of the wines poured at a discounted price. The event is $10 per person. Reservations are requested. Information: 434-1814

Wine tasting

Haskell’s will have a wine tasting of 25 to 35 wines from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at 2021 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. $10, includes a $5 coupon for any purchase that evening. Reservations: 254-1120

Lilly Pulitzer weekend

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort is having a Lilly Pulitzer Weekend at 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples. Enjoy the Pink Lilly and Key Lime mojitos, Lilly-inspired cocktails, from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Baleen bar and outside terrace. On Sunday celebrate Valentine’s Day with the kids from 11:30 to 3 p.m. at a Lilly juice bar, a raffle with Lilly prizes and a coloring contest. Lilly Pulitzer clothing is available at the hotel’s gift shop. Information: 597-3123

Valentine’s Day

Here are dining spots that are offering special Valentine’s Day fare on Sunday.

* Bamboo Cafe, 755 12th Ave. S., Naples, is having a four-course dinner with champagne for $78 per person with Richard Ries on piano. Reservations: 263-6979

* Bistro 821 has a Valentine’s Day dinner special, with a class of wine, for $40 per person at 821 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. Reservations: 261-5821

* Brio Tuscan Grille, Waterside Shops, 5505 U.S. 41 N., Naples, is offering a Valentine’s menu starting after 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Appetizers and entrees range from $11.95 to $26.95 and dessert for two is $9.95. Reservations: 593-5319

* Cafe Lunam 467 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, has a “sweetheart of a deal” with two dinners a bottle of wine and one dessert for $29.99. Reservations: 213-2212

* Caffe dell’Amore offers a sunset seating at 5 to 5:30 p.m. or a late seating from 7:30 to 8 p.m. on Sunday for a special dinner at $79 per person. The restaurant is at 1400 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples. Reservations required: 261-1389

* Ciao Ristorante offers romantic special seatings at 5:30 to 6 p.m. and 8 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at 835 Fourth Ave. S., Naples. Reservations: 263-3889

* Evoo offers a four-course tasting menu Saturday and Sunday for $65 per person at 13240 U.S. 41 N., Naples. Reservations: 444-2020

* Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers sharing menu for two in addition to its regular menu on Sunday. Dine Friday through Sunday and receive a $25 Fleming’s card for future use. Reservations: 598-2424

* Jolly Cricket is celebrating Valentine’s Day Friday through Sunday with a special menu and entertainment at 720 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. Reservations: 304-9460

* M Waterfront Grill, Village on Venetian Bay, 4360 Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples, will be open for brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. on Sunday. A special three-course dinner menu is $75 per person. Reservations: 262-2707

* Patric’s is taking reservations for a special menu for $65 per person from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at 1485 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. Reservations: 304-9754.

* Pizzaiolis at the Collection of Vanderbilt, 2359 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, features a three-course dinner for two for $60 or the choice of the regular menu. Reservations: 591-8600

* Roy’s Naples Valentine’s Day menu is on Sunday, but diners Friday through Sunday get a gift of a $20 bonus card for a future visit. Visit at 475 Bayfront Place. Reservations: 261-1416

* Tony’s C Place, 842 Neapolitan Way, Naples, offers three different entrees with sides and a choice of dessert for two to take out by executive chef Annie Prizzi: shrimp scampi, $34.99; rack of lamb, $40.99; or beef Wellington, $54.99. Call 331-8056.

Mardi Gras

Celebrate Mardi Gras at these restaurants:

* Bamboo Cafe French Home Cooking, 755 12th Ave. S., Naples, will have party favors and Cajun dishes on Tuesday, with Cajun food available all week. Reservations: 643-6177

* The Real Macaw, 3275 Bayshore Drive, Naples, offers Zydeco music and Cajun specials with party favors Tuesday. Reservations: 732-1188

* Learn how to cook traditional Mardi Gras foods at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at Whole Foods Market, 9101 Strada Place, Naples. $5. Registration required: www.acteva.com/Go/LifestyleCenter.

Demonstrations, lessons

* Learn everything about beans at 6 p.m. Monday at Whole Foods Market, 9101 Strada Place, Naples. $10. Registration required: www.acteva.com/Go/LifestyleCenter.

* Haskell’s will present a southern Italian cuisine cooking class with chef Vincenzo Betulia from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at 2021 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. $50, includes a four-course wine dinner. Reservations: 254-1120

* Girls Night Out includes a cooking lesson of Asian and Turkish cuisine with Shelly Connors from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Good Life, 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. $50. Reservations: 514-4663

Wine dinner

Enjoy a four-course wine dinner with Chuck Wagner, owner of Caymus, at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Whole Foods Market, 9101 Strada Place, Naples. $25. Registration required: www.acteva.com/Go/LifestyleCenter.

Champagne brunch

Angelina’s Ristorante is offering complimentary Champagne, mimosas and bloody Marys with its Sunday brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 24041 U.S. 41, Bonita Springs. $50. Reservations: 390-3187

Early dining

The Real Seafood Co. offers a three-course early dining menu for $24.95 per person from 4 to 5:30 p.m. daily. A free bottle of house wine will be given with every two dinners. The restaurant is at 8960 Fontana del sol Way (off Vanderbilt Beach Road), Naples. Reservations: (888) 456-3463

Wine and food fest

The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest is planning its chef and vintner dinners in homes from Fort Myers to Naples on Feb. 26 and a tasting and auction on Feb. 27 at the Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, 10160 Miromar Lakes Blvd., Beachside, Estero. Some chef dinners are available from $500 to $1,000 by calling (239) 278-3900 and some tickets for the tasting and auction are available for $300 by sending a check to SWFL Children’s Charities Inc., 12881 Terabella Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.

Deadline for FYI is 10 a.m. Thursday. E-mail to snmesulam@naplesnews.com or mail to Sheila Mesulam, Naples Daily News, 1100 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL 34110. All briefs are printed on a space-available basis. Connect with Sheila Mesulam at www.naplesnews.com/staff/sheila_mesulam