If you don't want to miss the largest food and wine extravaganza in Sarasota — and probably Florida — Monday, Nov. 5, is the first opportunity you have to score tickets to Forks & Corks. CL attended the last installment of the annual event, and we can't wait to go back in January. After all, this three-day gastronomic and oenophilic festival showcases at least 50 local restaurants and more than 350 wines.
The weekend culminates with the Grand Tasting, but you can also take part in the University Master Class (it's all about the wine!).
In December, tickets for other peripheral gatherings — like the popular (and tasty) wine dinners and other winemaker events — go on sale, but for now, nab up to four tickets for the Grand Tasting and the Master Class while you can.
Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival | Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota | Jan. 25-27 | University Master Class, Jan. 26; both full- and half-day sessions start at 10 a.m. | Grand Tasting, Jan. 27: 12-4 p.m. | Online sales for University Master Class and Grand Tasting start Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. | Grand Tasting: $150; $350, VIP (includes $150 wine voucher, valet parking, early front courtyard entrance at the champagne reception, seating and an invite to the VIP festival kick-off party) | University Master Class: $150, full day; $75, half day | 941- 365-2800 | eatlikealocal.com
This article appears in Oct 25 – Nov 1, 2018.
