February 17, 2014 | Posted in:Special Events, Wine Tasting
Looking for all the details for The Downtown Food & Wine Fest? Read on. The 2014 edition is Saturday, February 22nd and Sunday, February 23rd and adds the Everything’s Better with Wine Pre festival wine dinner on Wednesday, Feb 19th at Ruth’s Chris Lake Mary. The special event will be hosted by Scott McKenzie from MIX 105.1 and his wife Fran, attendees will enjoy a five-course paired meal and also included is a Downtown Food & Wine Fest ticket. Click through for details for the Everything’s Better with Wine Dinner including full menu and ticket information.
This weekends two-day Downtown Food & Wine Fest also adds The Ultimate Fest Experience, Wine Tasters Club and VIP Bottle Service at The Liquid Lounge to its line up of offerings. A full list of the wines being poured at The Downtown Food & Wine Fest is available here. The final list of the participating restaurants and their menus are detailed here. See you this weekend, Cheers!
Located in the heart of downtown Orlando at Lake Eola on Robinson Street, the two-day Fest features mouth-watering dishes from 40 of Orlando’s premier restaurants, domestic and international wines, and live entertainment.
Tickets: Admission is $15 per person, per day with advance online purchase. Admission at the door is $20 per person, per day. Admission for children under age 12 is free.
For all-weekend Fest fans, a new, two-day ticket is available for $20 per person with advance online purchase.
Food and beverage tickets are available at the Fest for $2 each; food and beverage offerings range from one to four tickets.
The Fest is presented and produced by CBS RADIO Orlando, led by Orlando favorites MIX 105.1, 1059 SUNNY FM, and 102 JAMZ in partnership with the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. Located in the heart of downtown Orlando at Lake Eola on Robinson Street, the two-day Fest features mouth-watering dishes from 40 of Orlando’s premier restaurants, domestic and international wines, and live entertainment.
A portion of the proceeds benefit the FRLA Educational Foundation and Children’s Home Society of Florida.
New for 2014
The Ultimate Fest Experience ticket is $100 per person, per day and includes parking, $40 in food and beverage tickets, access to the private Cadillac pavilion with crudités and premium wine selections, a commemorative wine glass, and additional Fest perks and privileges. A limited number of VIP tickets are available with advance online purchase.
Wine Tasters Club
A limited number of Wine Tasters Club passes will be available for purchase for $15 per person at the Fest. Club members will enjoy up to five 2 oz. pours of their choice throughout the Fest and a souvenir lanyard.
VIP Bottle Service at The Liquid Lounge
VIP Bottle Service at The Liquid Lounge hosted by Team Market Group will be the place to remix, relax, and refresh during the Fest on Broadway Street. Featuring beer, wine, and specialty drinks for purchase, guests will meet and mingle with 102 JAMZ Freaken Weekend On-air Mixers in a sleek and swanky atmosphere to enjoy remixes of today’s hottest hit music while relaxing in a South Beach-style setting.
Forty top restaurants are scheduled to present culinary tastings including the return of the 2013 Foodie Award winners as honored by a panel of Orlando elected officials, food writers and reporters, and celebrity chefs.
Foodie Award (based on one food item for taste, unique flavor and culinary excellence)
Dexter’s of Thornton Park – Crown Royal Maple Bacon Skewer
Stay Connected
- Visit www.DowntownFoodAndWineFest.com
- Like Downtown Food & Wine Fest on Facebook
- Follow @DTFoodWineFest on Twitter
- Call the events hotline at 407-919-1048 or eMail DowntownFoodandWineFest@cbsradio.com
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Lisa Wilk
Hello, I'm Lisa Wilk! I'm a freelance food, wine and travel writer, photographer and presenter based out of Orlando, FL. While covering local restaurants and food events in the #1 tourist destination in the US, I find endless cooking inspiration when dining out. You'll often find me in the kitchen putting my own spin on those elevated chef creations to enjoy at home and when entertaining. I have a love and enthusiasm for wine, wine education and wine pairing. Find me about town teaching and demystifying wine as part of the popular @TheTastyTrio in the popular Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Perfectly Paired program series I've co-developed. Taste, Cook and Sip along with me on Twitter and Instagram at @TasteCookSip and @WineChix! Cheers!
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