The Perfect Pairing

Mattison's Forty-One and Fess Parker Winery Team Up for Multi-Course Wine Dinner

The Sarasota restaurant and California winery will provide a paired dining experience as part of this year's Forks & Corks festivities.

05/11/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Guest Star

Wine Icon Bo Barrett Visits Sarasota

Barrett, of California's Chateau Montelena, recently participated in a spectacular dinner at Michael's Wine Cellar.

04/20/2022 By Bob McGinn

Let's Start the Bidding

The Florida Winefest Auction Offers a Number of Terrific Wine Experiences

But the clock is ticking... The virtual auction ends on Sunday, Oct. 24.

10/19/2021 By Bob McGinn

Vive la France!

A Unique Sarasota Club Gathers to Celebrate the Wines of Bordeaux

The local chapter of the international Commanderie de Bordeaux hosts regular dinners that highlight specific varieties of Bordeaux wines.

09/17/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Restaurant news

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant Opens Monday

The Sarasota location will be the company's 12th Florida restaurant.

06/25/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Hop on the Trolley

New Progressive Dinner Series Highlights Wine and Food Pairings

The Blend is a new series of dinners organized by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals.

06/11/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Call it a comeback

Wine Tastings Are Back

A number of local restaurants are offering innovative, structured tastings that follow social distancing guidelines.

09/08/2020 Photography by Bob McGinn

Weekly Planner

Forks & Corks, a Seafood and Music Festival and More of This Week’s Best Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a winemaker dinner at Mattison's Forty-One and a Texas barbecue stand in Wimauma.

01/22/2020 By Rachel Suwak

Weekly Planner

A Seafood Festival, a Food Truck Rally and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a walking food and history tour and a mermaid festival.

12/04/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Cheers!

How to Get the Most Out of Wine Events

Wine columnist Bob McGinn shares his top sip tips.

11/26/2019 By Bob McGinn

Weekly planner

A Wine Dinner, a Beer Bus and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a four-course dinner at Boca and a bouquet-making happy hour.

07/24/2019 By Hanna Powers

See you there

Bar Karaoke, a Wine Tasting and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

Plus: It's time to hit the books again for Bar School at The Sarasota Modern.

06/05/2019 By Giulia Heyward

Still Out There

Forks & Corks Grand Tasting Tickets May Be Sold Out, But There's Still Plenty to Do

Several winemaker dinners still have openings.

01/17/2017 By Riley Board

Weekly Planner

A Pancake Breakfast at Oscar Scherer State Park, Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival and More Local Dining Events

Plus, Michael's On East's Korean epicurcean adventure and a Bradenton beer tour.

01/11/2017 By Riley Board

Article

A Dinner at Rosa Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard

Dinner at Rosa Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard spotlights one of our region's hidden gems.

01/29/2015 By Megan McDonald Photography by Kathryn Brass-Piper

Sarasota Magazine

Wine Dinners

Mattison's Forty-One and Fess Parker Winery Team Up for Multi-Course Wine Dinner

Wine Icon Bo Barrett Visits Sarasota

The Florida Winefest Auction Offers a Number of Terrific Wine Experiences

A Unique Sarasota Club Gathers to Celebrate the Wines of Bordeaux

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant Opens Monday

New Progressive Dinner Series Highlights Wine and Food Pairings

Wine Tastings Are Back

Forks & Corks, a Seafood and Music Festival and More of This Week’s Best Food and Drink Events

A Seafood Festival, a Food Truck Rally and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

How to Get the Most Out of Wine Events

A Wine Dinner, a Beer Bus and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Bar Karaoke, a Wine Tasting and More of This Week's Best Food and Drink Events

Forks & Corks Grand Tasting Tickets May Be Sold Out, But There's Still Plenty to Do

A Pancake Breakfast at Oscar Scherer State Park, Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival and More Local Dining Events

A Dinner at Rosa Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard