Sanibel Uncorked Food and Wine Fest returns Feb. 21

Feb 15, 2013
Written by
Yvonne Ayala McClellan 
http://www.news-press.com/article/20130215/ENT07/130215015/Sanibel-Uncorked-Food-Wine-Fest-returns-Feb-21-

Chefs serve tapas to guests at the fourth annual Sanibel Uncorked Food and Wine Fest. / Special to news-press.com

Enjoy a crisp Pinot Grigio and Louisiana style crab cakes at the fifth annual Sanibel Uncorked Wine and Food Festival on Thursday, Feb. 21.

The fundraiser event runs from 4-8 p.m. at Lily’s & Co. on Sanibel at 520 Tarpon Bay Road, offering a variety of wines, ongoing cooking demonstrations, music, art, jewelry and a silent auction.

Several wine distributors including Southern Wine and Spirits, Premier Beverage Co. and others will be represented at the event, offering a variety of chardonnays, cabernet sauvignon, and some Chianti and merlot, said Richard Johnson, general manager of Bailey’s General Store on Sanibel, a sponsor of the event.
“Have fun, raise money and enjoy the community,” he said. “I live by that.”

Four chefs, including Karl Hamme, of Bailey’s General Store, and Matt Asen, with Prawnbroker Restaurant Group, will show off their cooking skills at the event.

Prepare your palate for fresh sea scallops with a balsamic glaze, Andouille sausage brochette and Shrimp and grits as some of the small bites offered by Bailey’s General Store. Each of the chefs will bring their own themed specials to the event.

Proceeds benefit the Sanibel-Captiva Optimists Club, which supports programs and scholarships for children in the community. Tickets are sold at Bailey’s, the Sanibel Cafe, Sanibel-Captiva Community Bank and Lily & Co. for a $30 donation or $25 for designated drivers. Free valet parking is available. For more information, call 472-0836 or visit sancapoptimist.org.

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