Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival

12/22/2025

Spend your evening on cloud W**E! On Friday, January 23rd at 6 PM, enjoy a delectable 5-course w**e dinner featuring fine Napa Valley w**es from Jax Vineyards. Held in conjunction with the Sarasota-Manatee Originals Forks & Corks Food and W**e Festival, this will be an evening no w**e connoisseur will want to miss.

JAX Vineyards is a family-owned Napa Valley w**ery dedicated to crafting elegant and balanced w**es. Focused on expressive, estate-driven Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-inspired blends, these w**es showcase the harmony between vineyard, vintage and thoughtful w**emaking. Known for their refined structure, layered complexity and food-friendly style, these w**es are designed to elevate your fine dining experience.

You'll learn all about each w**e from a special w**e presentation from the vineyard's w**emaker, plus enjoy hearing from our Head Chef about each dish.

Space is limited. Tickets are $150 plus tax and gratuity. Reserve your seat TODAY: https://shopsharkysfl.com/Fins-5-Course-Jax-Vineyards-W**e-Dinner-p803548482

Cheers! At checkout, price includes Tax & Gratuity ($192.60)

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10/08/2025

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 8, at 9AM!

02/03/2025

We're so grateful for the amazing support we receive from our partners on . We'd like to take a moment to shout out this year's sponsors. Be sure to give them a follow and think of them whenever you're looking for someone in their industry! Thank you to: Raisin US | Suncoast Porsche | Icard Merrill | Privada Homes | vocosarasota | Atlas Insurance | Audi Sarasota

01/24/2025

You don’t want to miss this one 😍🍷

Join us this Saturday at 2pm for a w**e lover's dream come true! Our Open house W**e Tasting at Michael's W**e Cellar will feature over 30 handpicked w**es from around the globe with delicious light bites. Come sip, savor, and socialize with fellow w**e lovers while our knowledgeable staff helps you find your new favorite w**es! Don't miss your chance to indulge in a delightful afternoon of w**e, mingling, and shopping!

Admission is $25 per person and includes DOUBLE POINTS for any purchase you make that day! Purchase your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-open-house-w**e-tastings-2025-tickets-1128865128989?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/23/2025

Calling all foodies! 🍽️

Looking for the perfect pairing of delicious food and world-class w**e?

Huge thanks to SRQ Magazine and Andrew Fabian for this fantastic article highlighting the W**emaker Dinners at Forks & Corks:
https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2025-01-23/25919_Perfect-Pairings-on-the-Menu-at-Sarasota-Manatee-Originals-Restaurants

📷 Andrew Fabian

01/22/2025

Hey Insiders! Get ready to sip and savor the best cocktails in town! Tickets for the 2025 Set The Bar Cocktail Competition go on sale THIS SUNDAY, January 26th, with a 24-hour FLASH SALE. Snag tickets at the early bird price of $75 (plus tax and fees) during the sale. After the flash sale, tickets will be $85.

Your ticket includes a "Punch Card" for sampling delicious cocktails, live music, a silent auction, and tasty bites from local restaurants. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the magic of Set The Bar!

Set The Bar takes place on Sunday, April 13, from 4-7PM at Ed Smith Stadium. Learn more about Set The Bar presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals here: https://www.eatlikealocal.com/events/setthebar

01/22/2025

Icard Merril is Proud to be a Forks and Corks Sponsor!

01/22/2025

The Sarasota-Manatee Originals partner with various w**e retail shops and other local businesses who host w**e tasting events featuring the Forks & Corks participating w**eries.

Guests can sip and shop while mingling with the visiting w**emakers and w**ery principals at these "pop-up" events which can range from large gatherings to more intimate get-togethers.

Participating retail tastings include:
Michael's W**e Cellar | Forks & Corks Open House W**e Tasting
Sarasota W**e Co. | W**es From Around the World
The Butcher’s Block | 12th Annual Grand Tent Tasting
Sarasota W**e Co. | Bodega Catena Zapata, Catena Alta Component Tasting with Jorge Liloy

Get the details here:
https://www.eatlikealocal.com/forksandcorks/the-retail-tasting

01/22/2025

📣 Last call to secure your spot at the exclusive Forks & Corks W**emaker Dinners!

Indulge in a culinary journey across the Suncoast at these intimate gatherings, where renowned chefs from Sarasota-Manatee Originals Member Restaurants will showcase their talents alongside esteemed w**emakers and w**ery representatives.

Across our sparkling Suncoast, these unforgettable evenings offer a unique opportunity to savor exquisite food and w**e pairings while experiencing the vibrant culinary scene of our region. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the magic of Forks & Corks.

Limited seating remains at:
Marcel
Cafe Gabbiano
Offshore at voco Sarasota
Sage SRQ
Arts and Central
1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails
Mattison's Forty-One

Find all the details at: www.eatlikealocal.com/forksandcorks