NSB Wine and Food Fest Returns in 2019: New Winemaker’s Dinner Offers Gourmet Taste of New Smyrna Beach
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB) April 04, 2019 -- Media Contact: Courtnee Brokaw, Communications Manager
New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau
Phone: 386.410.6960
Email: [email protected]
NSB Wine and Food Fest Returns in 2019
New Winemaker’s Dinner Offers Gourmet Taste of New Smyrna Beach
The New Smyrna Beach Wine and Food Festival returns in 2019 with an additional night of fine wine and gourmet cuisine. The 2nd annual event will be held on Thursday, April 25th and Friday, April 26th at the Brannon Center, a beautiful waterfront venue just steps from New Smyrna Beach’s charming historic downtown. Proceeds from the event benefit the Atlantic Center for the Arts, a non-profit multidisciplinary artist residency facility.
New this year, the Winemaker’s Dinner is a unique culinary experience with exclusive menus and wine pairings. Attendees can choose between two incredible wine options: Pride Mountain Vineyards or the Chalk Hill Winery. Each five-course, gourmet meal is prepared by the talented local chefs from Norwood’s Eatery and Treehouse Bar, Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille, SoNapa Grille, and Mon Delice French Bakery. Winery representatives will be on hand to discuss each vineyard. The Winemaker’s Dinner will take place on Thursday, April 25th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $135 per person. (UPDATE: The Pride Mountain option is now sold out).
Returning after its successful inaugural event in 2018, the popular Grand Tasting will be held on Friday, April 26th at 6:30 p.m. The tasting features more than 250 wines, from regions like Napa Valley and Sonoma County in California as well as international vintages. Along with a great selection of grapes, guests can sample a large assortment of gourmet fare from Outriggers, Norwood’s, and SoNapa Grille. Each participant will receive a commemorative tasting glass to use when sampling. Entertainment includes Jahzilla, a funk-reggae fusion band, and a silent auction. Tickets are $75 per person. VIP tables for eight guests are $1,000 and include early access at 6 p.m., commemorative tasting glasses, and two bottles of wine at your table.
Chef Bios:
SoNapa Grille: Erik Amalfitano, Executive Chef/Owner
Erik Amalfitano joined SoNapa Grille in 2014 as executive chef. Instrumental in menu development, Amalfitano focuses on northern California cuisine that pairs well with SoNapa’s extensive wine list. Amalfitano attended Johnson & Wales University in Miami.
Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille: Greg Shivers, Executive Chef
Shivers, who serves as the executive chef at Outriggers, is heavily focused on using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients when creating his dishes—a technique learned in his youth, when cooking with his grandmother on her farm. Over the course of his career, Shivers has worked under multiple James Beard award-nominated chefs and owners, bringing their culinary visions to life.
Norwood’s: Dennis Dolbow, Head Chef and Managing Partner
With a passion for learning and self-improvement, Norwood’s head chef and managing partner, David Dolbow, is constantly experimenting with new culinary techniques like fermentation and pickling, smoking, and sous-vide cookery. By combining innovative methods and fresh, seasonal ingredients, Dolbow executes scratch dishes that inspire both guests and fellow Norwood’s staff.
Wineries and Representatives:
Pride Mountain Vineyards:
Founded in 1990 by Jim and Carolyn Pride, Pride Mountain Vineyards sits high atop the Mayacamas Mountains on the Napa/Sonoma county line. Pride Mountain Vineyards is recognized as one of the “world’s greatest wine estates” by Robert Parker, Jr. Representative Jay Hebert is a Napa Valley native who serves as lead educator and sales team member for Pride Mountain Vineyards. Hebert has made 3 vintages under the label, Jay Miller.
Chalk Hill Estate Winery:
Founded four decades ago, Chalk Hill Estate features 300 acres of vineyards, wilderness areas, a winery, and more. The winemaking process is light-handed, non-invasive, and sustainable to allow each bottle to emulate the essence of the vineyard. Representative Kim Braddock serves as the North Florida market manager for Foley Family Wine, which includes the Chalk Hill label. Kim spends ample time in California’s wine country.
About the New Smyrna Beach Area
The New Smyrna Beach area includes the communities of New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill, Osteen and Port Orange in east Central Florida. New Smyrna Beach is an eclectic mix of old and new; of subtle sophistication and bohemian soul that is as “real” as Florida gets. It occupies a notable place in history as the second oldest city in Florida, site of the largest single attempt at British colonization in the new world. In 2018, New Smyrna Beach celebrated its 250th birthday. The city’s barrier island is recognized worldwide for its incredible surf with Surfer magazine recently touting it one of the “Best Surf Towns in America” and National Geographic magazine including it in its “World’s Top 20 Surf Towns”. Accommodations range from charming bed and breakfast inns to family-size condominium units and oceanfront hotels. Natural attractions include 17 miles of sandy beaches from Ponce de Leon Inlet to Canaveral National Seashore and North America’s most diverse estuary – the Indian River Lagoon. Two distinct downtowns along Flagler Avenue and Canal Street and connected via the Waterfront Loop welcome visitors with independent restaurants, unique shops, artisanal coffee shops and art galleries.
Courtnee Brokaw, Visit New Smyrna Beach, https://visitnsbfl.com/, 386.428.1600, [email protected]
Share this article