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WSRE Presents “Corks and Forks” Third Annual Destin Wine & Food Classic

WSRE, invites the community to attend “Corks & Forks,” the Third Annual WSRE Destin Wine & Food Classic. Enjoy the perfect pairing of delectable dishes and award-winning wines as our featured, top chefs surprise, entice and delight you — Saturday, February 26, 6 p.m. at the HarborView Room inside the Emerald Grande. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased online at www.wsre.org/WineAndFoodDestin or by calling (850) 484-1054 during business hours — limited seating.

The evening will include a chef’s welcome reception at 6 p.m. followed by a culinary four-course dinner at 7 p.m. prepared by some of the area’s top chefs. Each course will be paired with WSRE’s medal-winning wines provided by Republic National Distributors. Guests will have the opportunity to bid during a live auction on unique culinary packages. Entertainment will be provided by Kendal Shelton & Friends. The event co-chairs are Demetria and Richard McNeese and Debbie and Bruce Craul.

Chefs and their selected course include:
Appetizer – Tim Creehan | Cuvee Bistro
Soup – Jim Richard | Stinky’s Fish Camp & Blue Mountain Catering Company
Entrée – Jimmy McManus | The Emerald Grande
Dessert – Carl Schaubhut | Restaurant Fire
There are also special room rates available at the Emerald Grande for those wishing to stay the evening. More information is available on our website at www.wsre.org/WineAndFoodDestin. All proceeds benefit the mission of the public broadcasting TV station.

The Third Annual WSRE Destin Wine & Food Classic is presented by The Emerald Grande and is sponsored by: Gulf Power Co., McNeese Title LLC, McNeese Law Firm, Republic National Distributing, Cox Communications, Destin Magazine, Dlux Printing and the Northwest Florida Daily News.