PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Food and Wine Fest

David Lax perfected his burger-grilling technique at the Ruth's Chris Steak House booth.

This year's festival featured more than 300 different wines.

Shannon Shaw offered party wines from Hazlitt.

Toni Barion offered a variety of tastes at her booth for Millie's Gourmet Biscotti.

Madonna Abruzzese and Gina Odoardi loved sampling all the different wines and food.

Keiser University culinary student Chris McGroarty prepared siu mai at the school's booth.

Publix Apron School Resident Chef Jim Hendry gave a cooking demonstration.

The Venturas performed at the Suncoast Food and Wine Fest Nov. 12.

Madison Hill enjoyed filling guests' glasses.

Alex Bell, Libbey Grohosky, Rebecca Warner and Kimberly Formica represented Lee Roy Selmon's Restaurant.

Chris Casey and Shauna Leary served a shrimp dish at MacAllisters Restaurant's booth.

Sheena Maini, right, and Noe Espinoza offered Indian cuisine at the booth for Tandoor Indian Restaurant.

Guitarist Greg Poulos wowed the crowd with his tasteful solos.

Guests enjoyed both American and international wines at this year's festival.