WSRE, invites the community to attend “Corks & Forks,” the Third Annual WSRE Destin Wine & Food Classic. Enjoy the perfect pairing of delectable dishes and award-winning wines as our featured, top chefs surprise, entice and delight you — Saturday, February 26, 6 p.m. at the HarborView Room inside the Emerald Grande. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased online at www.wsre.org/WineAndFoodDestin or by calling (850) 484-1054 during business hours — limited seating.
The evening will include a chef’s welcome reception at 6 p.m. followed by a culinary four-course dinner at 7 p.m. prepared by some of the area’s top chefs. Each course will be paired with WSRE’s medal-winning wines provided by Republic National Distributors. Guests will have the opportunity to bid during a live auction on unique culinary packages. Entertainment will be provided by Kendal Shelton & Friends. The event co-chairs are Demetria and Richard McNeese and Debbie and Bruce Craul.
Chefs and their selected course include:
Appetizer – Tim Creehan | Cuvee Bistro
Soup – Jim Richard | Stinky’s Fish Camp & Blue Mountain Catering Company
Entrée – Jimmy McManus | The Emerald Grande
Dessert – Carl Schaubhut | Restaurant Fire
There are also special room rates available at the Emerald Grande for those wishing to stay the evening. More information is available on our website at www.wsre.org/WineAndFoodDestin. All proceeds benefit the mission of the public broadcasting TV station.
The Third Annual WSRE Destin Wine & Food Classic is presented by The Emerald Grande and is sponsored by: Gulf Power Co., McNeese Title LLC, McNeese Law Firm, Republic National Distributing, Cox Communications, Destin Magazine, Dlux Printing and the Northwest Florida Daily News.
About WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast
WSRE is a PBS member station that is locally owned and licensed to the Pensacola State College Board of Trustees operating as a service of Pensacola State College. The public broadcasting station has been serving the needs of the Gulf Coast community through programming, educational services and outreach since 1967. WSRE produces, acquires and distributes programs that address local interests and reflect the diverse cultural, political, geographic and demographic characteristics of its audience. The Educational Services unit for WSRE serves as the connection to teachers, parents, caregivers and children to extend the rich resources found in public television. For more information about WSRE, its services, programs or available resources, visit wsre.org.
