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I’ve always loved eating in restaurants. As long as I can remember, dining out has been one of life’s pleasures for me. And yes, ok – I love drinking in restaurants and bars too. There’s just something about the experience of savoring food or alcohol in the company of others, friends and strangers alike, along with enjoying the ambience, service and cooking style of a place. If I could afford it, I would eat out at least once a day and sometimes all three meals. I never get tired of the experience because it’s different each time I go, even when I return to a favorite restaurant or bar over and over. So I was interested to see that the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival is happening this Thursday. It really sounds like fun.
The city’s most charming street will be closed from 7 to 9:30 that evening. More than 60 restaurants from this area will take part, offering samples of their finest fare. The list of participating establishments is impressive – from Trina to Timpano, from Chima to Coco’s, from Johnny V to Mancini’s to Rino’s. There will be no shortage of food to try.
But they call it the Wine and Food Festival for a reason, of course. Some 30 wines, spirits and microbrew beers will be available to guests. And at the festival’s Bombay Sapphire Music and Mixology Lounge, the cocktails will change with the music. Maybe a mojito for that cha-cha, or a martini to accompany that swing piece. You get the idea. For those who buy VIP tickets, a special reception starts at 5:30 and includes a gift bag with wine and a breathable Fisch wine glass to take home. Even a regular ticket snags you a wine glass and butler tray as keepsakes. As you might expect, tickets aren’t cheap to this thing. VIP tickets are $200 per person, regular tickets go for $75 each. And they’re only available in advance, not at the event. It should be a great time. And come on now, how often can you dance the cha-cha while sipping a mojito in the middle of Las Olas?
The city’s most charming street will be closed from 7 to 9:30 that evening. More than 60 restaurants from this area will take part, offering samples of their finest fare. The list of participating establishments is impressive – from Trina to Timpano, from Chima to Coco’s, from Johnny V to Mancini’s to Rino’s. There will be no shortage of food to try.
But they call it the Wine and Food Festival for a reason, of course. Some 30 wines, spirits and microbrew beers will be available to guests. And at the festival’s Bombay Sapphire Music and Mixology Lounge, the cocktails will change with the music. Maybe a mojito for that cha-cha, or a martini to accompany that swing piece. You get the idea. For those who buy VIP tickets, a special reception starts at 5:30 and includes a gift bag with wine and a breathable Fisch wine glass to take home. Even a regular ticket snags you a wine glass and butler tray as keepsakes. As you might expect, tickets aren’t cheap to this thing. VIP tickets are $200 per person, regular tickets go for $75 each. And they’re only available in advance, not at the event. It should be a great time. And come on now, how often can you dance the cha-cha while sipping a mojito in the middle of Las Olas?
posted by LauderBLOGGER at 5:30 PM
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