The 33rd annual WSRE Wine & Food Classic will pay tribute to the legendary chefs of PBS and rising stars, as well!

Since the 1970s, WSRE has been home to cooking show pioneers like Julia Child, Jacques Pépin and Pensacola's own Earl Peyroux! This year's Wine & Food Classic events will feature food inspired by these and other culinary legends of PBS and prepared by local top chefs and the final three contestants from Season 2 of “The Great American Recipe.”

Get your tickets and support the mission of WSRE PBS to positively impact local communities through education, entertainment and engagement by providing everyone access to the highest quality media content and by engaging all children in essential learning activities.

Special thanks to honorary event chairs Jan and Ron Miller!

Date and Time: 

Saturday, October 14, 6pm–10pm CST

Location: 

WSRE Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504

Join us for a gala featuring a champagne reception, five-course meal with free-flowing wine service, live music and live auction bidding! Chefs Darian Hernandez (Brother Fox and Sister Hen), Edward Lordman (Southern GRIT Culinary), Rusty Strain (A Rustyc Spoon), Laura Bernardi Piovesana (The Italian Wooden Spoon) and Jordan Hewes (Craft Gourmet Bakery) will be joined by “The Great American Recipe” winner Brad Mahlof and finalists Salmah Hack and Leanna Pierre to present a culinary experience inspired by the legendary chefs of PBS. Musical performances by Holly Shelton and John Link and by the Pensacola State College Jazz Ensemble. 

Date and Time: 

Saturday, October 21, 6pm–9pm CST

Location: 

SCI Building, 220 West Garden Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

Local chefs will compete for the Earl Peyroux Best Chef Award and People’s Choice Award during this annual Walkabout Tasting under the string lights on the SCI Building Plaza downtown. Come and sample dishes inspired by favorite PBS chefs and vote for your top chef. Wine and a souvenir glass are included, and the band Nobius will be back by popular demand!

Participating Chefs: 
Coralin Allen, Cora's Custom Creations
Kenny Anderson, Jr., Juan's Flying Burrito
Jere Doyle, McGuire's Irish Pub
Alphonso Dyer, Jr., Bonefish Grill
Aaron Fitch, Parlor Doughnuts
Jennifer Lowry, Conchitas Catering
Arturo Paz, The Grand Marlin
Rudy Rudolph, Pensacola Yacht Club
Jesse Sproles, Scenic Hills Country Club
Mike Tilton, Legends Cafe at Andrews Institute
Josh Warner, The District Seville Steak & Seafood