Four of the Gulf Coast's top chefs will take diners on a culinary adventure around the world at the first ever WSRE Destin Wine & Food Classic. The unique fundraising event benefiting WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, is being presented by the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa at Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood on Friday, February 27. The culinary stars of the evening will take center stage at 7 p.m. to present an international-themed menu that is out of this world.

USA
Appetizer - Irv Miller - Jackson's Steak House
Smokehouse Pepper-Crusted Gulf Coast Tuna with Red Watercress,
Vegetable Chow Chow, Hot Pepper Jelly, Worcestershire Drizzle and Caviar Toast
Spaar, Riesling, Alsace, '06 

Spain
Salad - Danny Trace - Commander's Palace
Catalonia Foraged Mushroom Salad
Yellowfoot, Hedgehog, Hen of the woods and Royale Trumpet mushrooms,
fire roasted peppers, marinated artichokes, Idiazabal and Garoxxta cheeses,
With Jamon Serrano and Amontillado sherry vinaigrette
Serra Da Estrella, Albarino, Rias Baixas, '07 

Italy

Entrée - Bruce McAdoo - Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood
Grilled Veal Chop
Stuffed with melted Gorgonzola cheese, artichoke hearts and sundried
tomatoes on a crispy roasted red pepper risotto cake with a Marsala sauce,
drizzled with white truffle oil and garnished with rosemary
Antinori, "Peppoli", Chianti Classico, Tuscany, '06 

France
Dessert - Chef Jim Richard - Stinky's Fish Camp and The Lake Place
Winter Berry Glaçage
Flaky pastry filled with fresh berries and crème diplomate then baked
to a bubbly golden brown, served with an Amaretto Truffle
Prosecco 

Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood is located at 4000 Sandestin Boulevard South in Destin, Fla. Tickets are $200 per person and can be reserved by calling Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood (850) 622-1500. Early reservations are encouraged as seating is limited to 120 guests. More information about the event is available at WSRE's Website www.wsre.org/WineandFoodDestin.

Wine representing each country is being provided by Republic National Distributing Company and Southern Wine & Spirits of North Florida. The event is made possible by presenting sponsors Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa and Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood. Other event sponsors include Cox Communications, Destin Magazine, Gulf Power Co, Sprint|Nextel and Tom White the Printer.