Supporters of the Boca Raton Historical Society gathered on the second floor of Saks Fifth Avenue at Town Center mall, eager to find out which restaurants would be participating in this year’s Boca Bacchanal Vintner Dinners.
Now in its 23rd year, the dinners kick off on April 9 with a weekend of food and drink to raise funds for the nonprofit organization that preserves the city’s history.
After mingling over wine and passed bites, guests gathered around the walls that had the hosts’ names painted on them, and below, four fondant-covered cakes in the shape of chef’s toques were presented on pedestals. Always looking for inventive ways to present the restaurant and vineyard pairings—last year they used “The Price is Right” style revolving doors—when the trim was peeled back, the restaurant and vineyard were revealed.
This year’s Vintner Dinners are:
April 9
Dinner 1
Hosts: Steve and Tami Constantine; John and Jean Gerson; Lou Bachrodt and Irena Lerner
Chef: Michael Beck, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
Vintner: Sinegal Estate, St. Helena, Napa Valley, Calif.
Location: Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
April 10
Dinner 2
Hosts: Joyce and Thom DeVita; Joni and Al Goldberg
Chef: Asif Syed, AYRE by Karma
Vintner: Distinguished French Estates, presented by Kobrand
Location: Private residence
Dinner 3
Hosts: Judith and John Temple
Chef: Eric Baker, AlleyCat
Vintner: ZD Wines, Napa Valley
Location: Surprise location to be announced
Dinner 4
Hosts: LeAnn and Russell Berman; Nicole and Stephen Verses
Chefs: Patrick Duffy and Jose Hernandez, The Addison
Vintner: Knights Bridge Winery, Knights Valley, Sonoma County, Calif.
Location: The Addison
Other upcoming events for Boca Bacchanal include the ultra-exclusive Co-Chairs Dinner at The Addison on March 18, with a string quartet from Fever’s Candlelight Concerts performing Coldplay tunes. Those interested in attending should email events@bocahistory.org.
Then on April 12, The Addison once again hosts the Grand Tasting.
For more information and for tickets to Boca Bacchanal’s foodie lineup, click here.
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