Gold Medal
Wine Tour
In 2007, as one of the organizers of the American Fine Wine Competition (AFWC), I decided to expand on the success with the wine industry and local charities by launching the Gold Medal Wine Tour. The "Tour" is a proven fund raising event, sure to fit well into the annual portfolio for any charity. Dinners from 50-400 guests can be custom designed in your area. These events are held at venues suitable for an evening of fine food and great wine. The wines are the best that America has to offer. The "Tour" guarantees your guests and donors an amazing evening that is literally impossible to achieve anywhere else in America! Gold Medal Wine Tour 2008 September 10 Paradiso Lake Worth 561.547.2500 Established in 1997, this quietly elegant secret in Downtown Lake Worth draws fans from nearby Palm Beach in droves, and attracts rave reviews. Paradiso, which translates to "heaven" in Italian, caters to cosmopolitan diners in search of the right restaurant to celebrate with family and friends, or the best romantic spot, or those world travelers in search of a meal "just like in Italy." While Paradiso Ristorante specializes in Italian regional and continental cuisine, Chefs Angelo Romano and Leonardo Cuomo are adding more modern interpretations of Mediterranean and cosmopolitan dishes. Since 1984, Darrel and Oliver's Cafe Maxx has been delighting patrons with their innovative, award-winning cuisine. This landmark destination is the premiere choice among South Florida's power brokers and gourmands, who desire impeccable food served in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Stylish yet unpretentious, Cafe Maxx offers a hip outside patio, a cozy bar and an energetic dining room. September 24 October 15 Ortanique Coral Gables 305.446.7710 Our professional staff eloquently informs you or the gourmet treat you will soon feast upon. All five of your senses will be involved in a unique culinary experience and if we can reach all of those human pleasures, we have succeeded in creating the dining pleasure you deserve.
At Cindy Hutson Cuisine, we believe our establishment must provide an all-inclusive culinary experience. Meaning from the moment you walk through our doorways... the warm sunset yellow, burnt sienna and rich mahogany greet you.
October 22
Opus 5 Boca Raton 561.544.8000 Opus 5 features a casually elegant setting that combines New York sophistication with South Beach energy. Extraordinarily talented Executive Chef John Belleme creates delicious and inventive Contemporary American gourmet. The sublime, gourmet American food is the perfect match for the stunning decor, which features soaring ceilings, creamy walls, pale yellow banquettes, and an attractive back-lit bar. This Boca Raton jewel continuously delivers outstanding food, ambiance, and service, sans attitude. The energy in the restaurant and bar area is palpable, which is a nice bonus. An impressive wine list, with hundreds of offerings from around the globe, provides the perfect complement to every dish. There is an enticing array of Specialty Cocktails, as well as a new Bar Menu that offers plenty of terrific choices.
October 29 Cafe Boulud Palm Beach 561.655.6060
"When I discovered The Brazilian Court in Palm Beach I knew it would be a charming, sunny setting for a wonderful southern version of Cafe Boulud" explains Daniel Boulud. In July 2003 Daniel Boulud introduced a second Cafe Boulud in Palm Beach's legendary Brazilian Court Hotel. It is in the heart of Palm Beach and just steps from the famed Worth Avenue and miles of white sandy beach. Tucked away on a tree-lined street, the charming 1920's Spanish style buildings are interspersed with lush tropical garden courtyards.
The first "Tour" was a series of dinners featuring the Gold and Double Gold medal winner of the AFWC.
The "Tour" offers charities an opportunity to benefit financially with a luxury function that promotes quality American products.
Here are highlights from the “Gold Medal Wine Tour 2008,” a series of dinners featuring the Gold and Double Gold medal winners from the 2007 American Fine Wine Competition.
THE DINNERS:
For an ideal and intimate venue to host a family or a gathering of friends, Paradiso offers rooms and its exclusive wine cellar for private parties.
September 17
Cafe Maxx Pompano Beach 954.782.0606
Keeping a watchful eye on the front of the house is Darrel Broek, whose charm and grace makes each new guest feel like a VIP. While in the kitchen, Chef Saucy creates the menu based on the freshest ingredients of the day. Lauded for his ingenious interpretations of Florida regional cuisine, Saucy is widely regarded as one of the finest chef's in the country.
Two Chefs South Miami 305.663.2100
"We're excited to introduce ourselves to a new zip code," says Jan Jorgensen, proprietor of Two Chefs, the 12-year-old Pinecrest restaurant, of his move up to North Miami to open Two Chefs Too, a spin-off of his highly successful and acclaimed South Dade restaurant. "We have many great dishes to showcase and we've brought lots of new ideas to this location," said Jorgensen.
Two Chefs Too is located at the site of the original Mark's Place on 123rd Street. With plenty of free parking, Two Chefs Too is the no-headache choice for those hungering for something more creative and substantial on a regular basis in the North Miami area. The welcoming and sophisticated decor is the design of Leticia Jorgensen, a fixture on the South Florida interior design scene.
Recommended by Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, and Gourmet magazines.
The menu parallels that of its sister restaurant on East 76th Street in Manhattan and reflects the chef's four muses: La Tradition, La Saison, Le Potager and Le Voyage. La Tradition highlights classic French dishes. La Saison features courses in harmony with the seasons. Le Potager, named for the French vegetable garden, offers vegetarian dishes. Le Voyage is inspired by Daniel's interpretation of various world cuisines.