Rub shoulders with winemakers in the intimate settings of the area's top restaurants. Multi-course winemaker-hosted dinners pair exceptional wines with world-class cuisine. Arrange reservations directly with participating restaurants.

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New this year to Forks & Corks, a restaurant/hotel industry trade tasting! You must have a liquor license to attend this event.

Indulge in a three-ring spectacle of food, fun and flair at this circus-inspired soiree. Delight in delectable small dinner plates prepared by The Sarasota-Manatee Originals, a kaleidoscope of live entertainment and dancing, world-class wines, creative cocktails and an avalanche of added attractions to kick off the four-day festival that is Forks & Corks!
$60 online/$75 at the door

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Swathed in sophistication, these intimate and interactive seminars will feature Allen Meadows of Burghound.com with a red and white Burgundy tasting; Bell Wine Cellars winemaker Anthony Bell's blending class; and a panel discussion with Style Magazine Food Editor Kristine Nickel and six world-class winemakers. Enjoy a lavish lunch catered by The Sarasota-Manatee Originals with wine pairings. Learn, lunch and mingle with winemakers, restaurant owners/chefs and culinarians amidst live music. Co-Presented by The University of South Florida.
$75-$125 online

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Experience the crème de la crème of the Originals food and visiting winemaker’s wines at this all-inclusive tasting. Epicureans of all palates will delight in signature dishes of The Originals restaurants, acclaimed vintages of visiting wineries, food & wine personalities and live music. Silent auction to benefit The Food Bank of Manatee. Cheers!
$45 online/$55 at the door

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Enjoy VIP seating at Cirque Culinaire and The Grand Tasting with VIP tickets!
$125 online

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