The Sarasota-Manatee Originals are proud to present this region's premier food and wine festival, The 7th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting. This weekend-long festival showcases deliciously diverse cuisine from locally owned independent restaurants along with a cast of internationally renowned winemakers. The Grand Tasting will be held on Sunday, January 26th from noon to 4 pm. For more information and ticket sales, go to http://www.freshoriginals.com/forksandcorks.
Joe Ashworth, Gina Pezzotti and Anne Marie Castabile
Theresa and Charlie Bartlett
Kelly Bierwirth, Lisa Shepard and Jessica Ortiz
George Kehrt opens a bottle of champagne for guests.
George Kehrt opens a bottle of champagne for guests.
George Kehrt opens a bottle of champagne for guests.
James Buchanan and Lea Mei
Kevin Chadwick and Jill Olnstein
Nina Consolo, Chris Enger and Brooke Wyman
Nina Consolo, Chris Enger and Brooke Wyman
Christine Enger, Karen Johnston and Jeffrey Orbeiti
Live music entertained guests at the 7th annual Forks and Corks
Guests gathered for the 7th annual Forks and Corks Grand Tasting Sunday, Jan. 26, at The Ringling Museum.
Chris and Christa Hall
John and Pam Holic with Steven High
Kristina and Joe Isaia
Kristina and Joe Isaia
Telese McKay and Crystal Golm
Telese McKay and Crystal Golm
Jennifer and Gavin Meshad
Jennifer and Gavin Meshad
Michael’s On East preparing food at Forks & Corks
Adam Negroski, Sarah Wertheimer and Shauna Malgieri
Adam Negroski, Chris Zametz and Jake Deloach
Christine Nichols with Lyle and Joan Lathrop
Jeffrey and Alice Orbeiti
Jessica Parker, Megan Miley, Sonia Velasco and Sandy Moore
Tom Porter and Michael Klauber
Guests sampled a variety of wines at the 7th annual Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival.
George Kehrt pours Jill Raleigh a glass of wine.
John and Jill Raleigh with Steve Ananicz
Kim and Mitch Ruzek
Kim and Mitch Ruzek
John Saputo, Julie Hunnel and Eric Peters
Sharky’s on the Pier prepared lobster nachos for guests.
Kenneth Simunovic and Erika Crevier
Dr. Steve Smith with his daughter Caitlyn
Mark Strauss and Gayle King
Mark Strauss and Gayle King
Kevin and Edie Sullivan
Kevin and Edie Sullivan
Guests enjoyed wine from a variety of vineyards at the 7th annual Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival.
