Schedule of Events

Official Key West Food and Wine Festival Seminars

January 28, 2010
Food & Lifestyle Writing with Margit Biztray
Food & Lifestyle Writing with Margit Biztray

Margit Biztray has served as cuisine editor for Florida International Magazine, Six Degrees Miami magazine, and has interviewed chefs Emiril Lagasse, Charlie Trotter, and Jean-Georges Vongrichten. Her story in Gourmet magazine was featured in the Best Food Writing 2004 anthology, and she hosts key TV’s top 5 picks.

This Seminar is presented to you by THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST. This seminar is NOT included in the Key West Food and Wine Festival VIP Pass.

600 White Street

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January 29, 2010
Whimsical Cakes and Magical Mimosas
Whimsical Cakes and Magical Mimosas

10:00AM-12NN

Join pastry chef Joey Bove and sip mimosas as he creates whimsical cakes with fondant.

The Commodore Waterfront Restaurant 700 Front Street

VIP pass holders are welcome and must make reservations

Admission @ the door $25.00

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January 29, 2010
The Secrets of a Champagne Brunch
The Secrets of a Champagne Brunch

1:00PM - 3:00PM

Learn How to prepare a Champagne Brunch from Executive Chef Greg Lopez. 

SHOR American Seafood Grill, 601 Front Street

VIP Pass holders are welcome and must make reservations at our Hospitality Suite

Admission @ the door $25.00 reservations are required

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January 30, 2010
The Art of Food Photography
The Art of Food Photography

11:00AM-1:00PM

Learn how to shoot the best food shots from our own local photographers. You can also find them teaching at our local community college.

GRAND cafe key west, 314 Duval Street

VIP Pass holders are welcome and must make reservations at our Hospitality Suite

Admission @ the door $25.00

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January 30, 2010
Old World versus New World Wines
Old World versus New World Wines

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Come explore a unique tasting experience of New World verses Old World wines that will be sure to open your eyes to new food and wine pairings.

Hosted by The Grand Cafe, 314 Duval Street 

VIP Pass holders are welcome and must make reservations at our Hospitality Suite

Admission @ the door $25.00 reservation are required

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1/26/11 - 1/28/11
Food & Travel Writing
Food & Travel Writing

 Robert Haru Fisher has presented the Key West Travel Writing Workshop annually since 1991, when it was part of the Key West Literary Seminar. A past president of the Society of American Travel Writers, he is former editor-in-chief of the Fodor Guides and is currently a columnist and contributing editor.

Wednesday, January 26, 10 am - 12 noon, 2 pm - 4 pm

Thursday, January 27, 10 am - 12 noon, 2 pm - 4 pm

Friday, January 28, 8 am - 12 noon

This seminar is not part of your VIP Pass

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January 28, 2011
Eco Discovery Aquaculture Seminar
Eco Discovery Aquaculture Seminar

Presented by David E. Vaughan, PhD
 Executive Director of the Mote Marine Tropical Research Lab

Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants. Aquaculture involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions, and can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is the harvesting of wild fish.

Friday, January 28, 2011
10:00 am- 12:00pm

This seminar is part of your VIP Pass
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January 28, 2011
Boisset Family Estates Blending Seminar
Boisset Family Estates Blending Seminar

Presented by
Deirdre Conley

Deirdre Conley will host a blending seminar for you to compete with others to create a proprietary blend made from with traditional Rhone varietals of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah. 


Friday, January 28, 2011
1:00 pm- 3:00pm

This seminar is part of your VIP Pass
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January 29, 2011
The Finer Things in Life - Caviar to Truffles
The Finer Things in Life - Caviar to Truffles

Caviar to Truffles

Many people enjoy the finer things in life.

When it comes to food, we've asked Key West Chef Alice Weingarten, chosen to prepare dinner at the prestigious James Beard Foundation in July 2000, to share her thoughts on fine food preparation.

 

Starting her culinary career at an early age, Chef Alice has developed a cuisine that bespeaks her beliefs that it should be delicious, beautiful to look at, and composed of a variety of flavors and textures.

Saturday, January 29

10:00am-12noon

This seminar is part of your VIP Pass
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January 29, 2011
The Finer Things in Life - Aperitifs to Digestives
The Finer Things in Life - Aperitifs to Digestives

Aperitifs to Digestives

Just as the Food seminar celebrates fine foods, this seminar toasts fine beverages and mixology.
Famous mixologist Tad Carducci, along with local mixologists, Cecil Witt & Nicole Garcia share the secrets of enjoying fine wines and spirits, and the making of first-class cocktails.

Saturday, January 29
1:00pm-3:00pm

This seminar is part of your VIP Pass
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Schedule of Seminars

For The Key West Food and Wine Festival schedule of events, Please click here.