EXPERIENCES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
KICKOFF DINNERS
Join several local restaurants as they host special dinner experiences with guest Chefs. Information coming up soon.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
Perfect Pairings
The art of pairing food and wines is demonstrated to an intimate group. Chef Okan Kizilbayir and a guest sommelier share insight on the wine characteristics, grapes and pairing with the flavor of the dishes. Generous wine pours and delicious bites abound as long-lived wine myths are debunked, and your appreciation of pairing wines expands.
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Foyer
Mediterranean Inspired Dinner
Join us for a memorable evening where culinary artistry and cultural flair combine harmoniously for a Mediterranean inspired dinner while enjoying a gorgeous al fresco setting with ocean views. Acclaimed Chefs collaborate transporting diners to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean.
6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Coquina Restaurant
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
Amelia Island Cookout
Meet and mingle with extraordinary chefs and beverage experts as they take their best work outdoors for an oceanfront cookout. With an unforgettable backdrop of dunes and ocean, enjoy sizzling seafood and grilled and slow-roasted meats and other creations from island and national chefs along with abundant wine and cocktails, desserts and live entertainment.
A portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to the Barnabas Center.
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Oceanfront Lawn
Chefs Theater
Chef Okan Kizilbayir refreshes the traditional cooking school format with an intimate gathering around the demonstration table to learn how to prepare two themed entrees and a dessert. Each dish is paired with wines to be savored while engaging with Okan and guest chefs.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Salt Restaurant
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
Mystery Destination Lunch
Experience a culinary journey at a mystery destination lunch. Receive information about the lunch location twenty-four hours before the event. Arrive to the elegantly decorated mystery location to savor a coursed lunch prepared by accomplished Chefs complete with live music and delightful libations.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Location announced 24 hours prior to event
Master Chefs Dinner
Salt Restaurant provides the perfect setting for the finale event of the weekend, The Master Chefs Dinner. The five-course collaboration dinner prepared by the Master Chefs reflects each chef’s style, personal specialties and varied ingredients resulting in intoxicating flavors. The artful pairing of wines are sure to captivate the senses and enhance flavors and delicious memories.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Salt Restaurant