Wine lovers can help United Way while they sip

Harry's Continental Kitchens will host a wine tasting on June 18 that will be a fundraiser for United Way's Climbing for Dollars.

The restaurant is donating $5 of the $10 admission fee to United Way and giving customers a $5 coupon toward their next purchase.

The wine tasting will offer a variety of wines from around the world, live music and a buffet from 5 to 7 p.m. at Harry's Take-out Deli, 525 St. Judes Drive, Longboat Key. The tasting is on a Thursday, so a 20 percent discount will be in effect.

For more information, call 383-0777 or go to harryskitchen. com. To learn more about Climbing for Dollars, visit climbing 4dollarsmanatee.com.

New York comes to Hillview

New York New York, a restaurant, piano bar and night spot, has opened in Sarasota.

Owners Joseph and Terry Flotteron channeled their passion for the entertainment and the arts into their new restaurant at 1934 Hillview Ave. in Southside Village.

The Flotterons wanted to bring a touch of their New York roots to Sarasota. The restaurant and bar offers live entertainment every evening. Sundays feature a jazz brunch. For more information, visit newyorknewyork sarasota.com.