The Third Annual Forks and Corks

Forks & Corks, a four-day festival presented by The Sarasota-Manatee Originals, unites food, wine and beer enthusiasts with preeminent regional chefs and celebrated vintners and brewmasters from around the world. This epicurean celebration is January 29 to February 1, 2010, and features interactive food and wine seminars; a trade event for area restaurants, retailers, and hotels; vintner dinners at area restaurants; and The Grand Tasting at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. The Grand Tasting features wines and beers from around the world, signature dishes from the Originals member restaurants, live entertainment, and a charity wine auction to benefit Meals on Wheels Plus. For more information about the third annual Forks & Corks festival, or to purchase tickets, visit www.freshoriginals.com/forksandcorks.