Organizers of the Gold Medal Wine Tour has announced a series of six fundraising dinners which will be held in award-winning restaurants in the tri-county area. The Tour is featuring the best wines of the 2007 American Fine Wine Competition, pairing them perfectly with delectable and innovative five course menus created by talented chefs.
The series kicked off on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Pardiso Ristorante, located in Lake Worth, where acclaimed Chef | Owner Angelo Romano welcomed guests to his splendid table. The dinner began at 6:30 PM with a sparkling wine reception, passed appetizers and ZYR Vodka paired with caviar. There was also a silent auction featuring excellent dinners and fine wines.
In 2007, South Florida hosted the first Juried American Fine Wine competition. A star-studded wine tasting panel of accomplished wine experts, educators, wine writers, savvy buyers, and certified sommeliers judged over 350 wines, which were then featured in a Gala dinner.
Now, South Florida gourmands and wine aficionados will have a unique opportunity to experience at least five of the 2007 Gold or Double Gold Medal Winners of that competition, which are paired with distinctive menus specially crafted to compliment these very special wines… all while supporting a vital, local anti-hunger children’s charity.
Net proceeds of the events benefit END CHILDHOOD HUNGER, an 501 (c)(3) South Florida non-profit, which supports, through grants, services, volunteer recruitment and coordination, small local, emerging, niche, and grassroots hunger organizations that are directly impacting the issue of childhood hunger in South Florida. For further information, visit EndChildhoodHunger.org
2008 Gold Medal Wine Tour Dates and Locations:
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Paradiso
625 Lucerne Ave
Lake Worth
561.547.2500
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.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Cafe Maxx
2601 E Atlantic Blvd
Pompano Beach
954.782.0606
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. Chef Oliver Saucycreates 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.
September 24, 2008
Two Chefs
8287 S. Dixie Highway, South Miami
305.663.2100
The sole proprietor and master Chef behind Two Chefs is Jan Jorgensen (from Denmark) and is perfectly matched when it comes to food. And it's not just great food from an ever-changing menu of seasonal specialties that impresses. Two Chefs is a destination restaurant, the ideal spot for food lovers who love to experiment. It’s is a celebration of food as fun. The food is healthy, flavorful and inventive without being fussy.
October 15, 2008
Ortanique
278 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables
305.446.7710
Recommended by Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, and Gourmet magazines, ORTANIQUE offers diners authentic Caribbean cuisine with a fresh, light attitude, a concept reflected in a menu replete with island delicacies such as ceviches, salads, bouillabaisse, meats and fishes and delectable desserts. Cindy Hutson is a self-taught chef who developed a passion for cooking at the age of nine. Hutson focuses her culinary talents on the lighter side of fusion cooking. While traveling to and from Jamaica, Hutson developed a unique style of culinary skills, which she refers to as "edible art", a Cuisine of the Sun, by concentrating on the wonderful flavor combinations of fish, fruits, vegetables and traditional tropical seasonings. She avoids conventional island cooking techniques, which rely on excess oil and heavy sauces for flavor.
October 22, 2008
Opus 5
5050 Town Center
Boca Raton, FL 33486
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.
October 29, 2008
Cafe Boulud
301 Australian Ave
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 Chef Daniel Boulud. 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. Café Boulud's menu pays homage to the food Daniel grew up with in France and celebrates the food he loves in America. At Café Boulud, Daniel and Chef de Cuisine Zach Bell offer their favorite dishes, drawn from family recipes, regional specialties and haute cuisine.
To view the individual Gold Medal Wine Tour restaurant menus, make reservations or obtain further information, please contact Shari Gherman at 561.504.VINE (8463). Email: [email protected]. To reserve a space for the Paradiso Dinner guests may also call the restaurant directly at 561.547.2500.
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