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Embark on a path of discovery at the North Florida Wine & Food Festival with four exceptionally unique events over four days that will tantalize your taste buds.
Begin with an elegant evening featuring champagne and sparkling wines, a private dinner with a world-class vintner, and a day on the links at one of Golf Magazine’s Top 35 New Courses, SouthWood Golf Club.
The culmination of the week’s events leads you to a showcase of more than 300 wines – many from the “reserve” or “single-vineyard” category – and culinary creations from more than 30 of the region’s most popular and eclectic restaurants served to you while you peruse a silent auction featuring one-of-a- kind items.
The North Florida Wine & Food Festival provides our students at the FSU Dedman School of Hospitality with an invaluable educational experience.
All of the proceeds from the festival go directly to the Dedman School of Hospitality to support educational programs.
All events except the NFWFF Golf Tournament will be held at the University Center Club.
EVENING OF BUBBLES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010- 6:30-9:30 PM
University Center Club, 3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom
Join us for a night of glitz and glamour featuring champagne and sparkling wines paired with a variety of culinary fare. Dress up in your favorite cocktail attire and mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts while enjoying fine hospitality and a fashion show.
WINEMAKER’S DINNER
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2010- 6:30-9:30 PM
University Center Club, 6th Floor, Osceola Grille
As a part of the famous “Ashby Stiff Little Dinner Series”, and under the guidance of Dedman School of Hospitality’s Chef Jim Koenigsberg, students will prepare an exclusive, five-course meal paired with wines presented by David Whitehouse Jr., Wine Master from Trefethen Family Vineyards, Napa Valley. In this intimate setting, our guest vintner will share his expertise with fellow wine enthusiasts. This elegant and unique occasion is limited to 90 guests on a first-come, first-serve basis.
NFWFF GOLF TOURNAMENT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010- 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM
SouthWood Golf Club
Named one of the Top 35 New Courses in America by Golf Magazine and among America’s Best New Courses by Golf Digest, the SouthWood Golf Club will serve as host for the NFWFF Golf Tournament. Masterfully designed by PGA Tour legend Fred Couples, our shotgun-format golf tournament features abundant food, drink and prizes oriented toward golf-lovers. Dedman School of Hospitality PGA Golf Management students will be on hand at every tee box to provide challenges and entertainment.
GRAND TASTING
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010- 5:00-8:00 PM
University Center Club, 3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom
The Grand Tasting is a unique opportunity to rub shoulders with fellow wine enthusiasts while enjoying innovative cuisine and the finest wines. More than 300 wines- many of which are in the “reserve,” “single vineyard” or “rare” categories- will be showcased among culinary fare from the region’s best restaurants. Let our wine representatives share their expertise with you, or partake in an education class that is limited to 50 guests per program. While enjoying the tasting you will have the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind items in our silent auction.
We are pleased to announce that this years hotel partner is the newly renovated, Hotel Duval. Call Hotel Duval to receive the special event rate. Hotel Duval. 415 North Monroe Street. Tallahassee. FL. 32301. 850.224.6000. www.hotelduval.com
For limousine or sedan service, contact Top Hat Limousine and Sedan Service and ask for the North Florida Wine & Food Festival special rate. www.tophattallahassee.com 850.251.7202