August 1-9, 2008
CALLING ALL FOOD & WINE LOVERS
30 GREAT REASONS TO COME TO KEY LARGO!


Come on down and enjoy all of all the tasty temptations, and some of your favorite wines, as Key Largo’s culinary experts step up to the plate to show you what Key Largo has to offer 30 wine tasting events in 9 days: cooking demonstrations, wine dinners, progressive wine dinners, food and wine pairing classes, cook book signings, free pour wine tastings, art and wine “shows,” cigars and wine, and of course Key Largo’s famous sunsets, SCUBA diving, tourist attractions, shopping, and a great time.

Events
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Friday, 8/1

4-7 p.m
Tradewinds Liquors
(305) 451-5958
TGIF Happy Hour
Free Wine Samplings

6-10 p.m.
Café Largo
(305) 451-4885
Dinner with Michael & David Vineyards
Order from the Menu and Enjoy a Flight of 5 Wines for $20
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7 p.m.
Sundowners
(305) 451-4502
Bienvenuto! Mangiamo! Bene!
Dr. Jim Boilini Invites You to a Six-Course Italian Meal Paired with Rustic Italian Wines
$100 PP (all inclusive); Selection of Cigars Courtesy of Island Smoke Shop
Reservations Strongly Suggested
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Saturday, 8/2

7 p.m.
Senor Frijoles
(305) 451-1592
Fajitas and Margaritas
Featuring Cazadores Tequila; ½ price Fajitas and $3 Margaritas
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5 p.m.
Anthony’s Restaurant
(305) 853-1177
A Return to Venice
Two-Course Special Event Menu with Wine
Live Musical Entertainment by Linda Noyes
$25 (plus tax and tip)
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6-10 p.m.
Café Largo
(305) 451-4885
Mediterranean Nights
Stroll From Station to Station and Try a Variety of European Wines and Appetizers
$35 PP (plus tax and tip); Reservations Recommended
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Sunday, 8/3

1-5 p.m.
Bayside Grill
(305) 451-3380
A Sparkling Afternoon
Champagnes, Wines and Appetizers
$30 PP (plus tax)
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11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Buzzard’s Roost
(305) 453-3746
Sunday Brunch and Complimentary Champagne Tasting
Enjoy Sunday Brunch off the Menu With Free Champagne
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5-9 p.m.
Upper Crust Pizza/Publix
(305) 451-4188
Pizza, Pasta & More
Order Dinner and Get Complimentary Chianti and Other Italian Wines

5 p.m. to close
Gus’ Grill at the Marriott
(305) 453-0000
A Taste of Summer
Three-Course Special Menu with Complimentary Wine
$35 (plus tax and tip)
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Monday, 8/4

6 p.m.
Snappers
(305) 852-5956
A Wine and Food Pairing Seminar
What to Serve With Fresh Catch
$75 PP (all inclusive)
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5-10 p.m.
Key Largo Conch House
(305) 453-4844
Conch Art and Wine in the Garden
Featuring Conch Every Which Way, Live Music and Local Keys Artists: Pasta and Friends
$35 (plus tax and tip)
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6-7 p.m.
The Fish House Encore
(305) 451-0650
Complimentary Chilean Sauvignon Tasting
Complimentary sampling of Castillero Sauvignon Blanc during our live radio show,
"In the Water", from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Free

Tuesday, 8/5

5-7 p.m.
Buzzard’s Roost
(305) 453-3746
Red & White Night
Hors d’oeuvres from Land & Sea Paired with Red and White Wines
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6 p.m.
Num Thai
(305) 451-5955
Sushi & Thai Cuisine
Complimentary Cold Saki with Dinner Order

6 p.m.
Snappers
(305) 852-5956
Wines From Around the World
$75 PP (all inclusive)
Paired with Food Samplings from Those Countries
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5-8 p.m.
Bayside Grill
(305) 451-3380
Celebrate Sunset with Chardonnay
$30 PP
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Wednesday, 8/6

4-7 p.m.
Coconuts
(305) 453-9794
Happy Hour Wine Fest
Fabulous Raw Bar Selection Paired with a Sampling of Wines

6 p.m.
Key Largo Conch House
(305) 453-4844
Complimentary Wines with Entree
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3 p.m.
Bayside Grill/Key Largo Fisheries
(305) 451-3380
Lobsterfest
Live Music on the Bay & Celebrity Chef Buck Donnelly Cooking Up
Lobster Tapas Paired with Sauvignon Republic Wines
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6:30 p.m.
Dinner Around Town
(305) 394-3736
Sue Finney’s Famous Five-Course Progressive Gourmet Dinner
Expertly Paired with Wines. Complimentary Transportation,
Selection of Cigars Courtesy of Island Smoke Shop
$100 PP (plus tax); All Inclusive
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Thursday, 8/7

7 p.m.
Sundowners and Publix
(305) 451-4502
Cooking Your Catch
Cooking Demonstrations: How to Prepare Your Favorite Catch
and Pair It With Perfect Wines

$10
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7-9 p.m.
The Fish House Encore
(305) 451-0650
Complimentary Wines with Dinner
Dinner guests receive complimentary samplings of Bex Reisling and
Avalon California Cabernet Sauvignon, from 7 pm to 9 pm. Dinner reservations recommended.

5-7 p.m.
Gilbert’s
(305) 451-1133
A Trip to Germany
Traditional German Fare with German Wines
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6 p.m.
Mandalay
(305) 853-1140
Wine Dinner
Chep Lupe’s Prix Fixe Menu Paired with Complimentary Wine Selections

$43 (includes tax)
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Friday, 8/8

4-7 p.m.
Tradewinds Liquors
(305) 451-5958
TGIF Happy Hour
Free

4 p.m.
Coconuts
(305) 453-9794
Corks & Forks
Dinner Specials and 50% Off Bottled Wines

6 p.m.
Gilbert’s
(305) 451-1133
German Dessert Wine Tasting
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6-8 p.m.
Buzzard’s Roost
(305) 453-3746
Cheese, Art & Wine From Around the World
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Saturday, 8/9

5:30 p.m.
Shipwrecks/Publix
(305) 453-3153
Just Good Cooking
Light American Fare Paired with Summertime Wines, Courtesy of Publix
Additional Specials for $12
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6 p.m.
Mandalay
(305) 853-1140
Buy Dinner and Get Complimentary Wine
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5 p.m. to Close
Café Largo
(305) 451-4885
An Evening With Villa Banfi
Festival Finale
$100 (all inclusive)
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For reservations, please contact the respective restaurants where events are held. Click here for contact information

Lodging Resources

Key Largo Resorts
Call the resort of your choice directly and mention the Key Largo Wine & Food Festival, August 1-9, 2008,
and receive 15% off your room. (Restrictions may apply)

Dove Creek Lodge

Amy Slate's Amoray Dive Resort
Discounts on Rooms, Diving, Eco-Tours and Scuba Certification. Must mention event at time of booking

The Pelican
10 percent discount; Must mention event at time of booking

Freewheeler Realty Vacation Rentals
10 percent discount; Must mention event at time of booking


Upcoming Events

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About the Key Largo Food Festival

The Key Largo Food and Wine Festival is an Upper Keys Business Group event. Click here for more information on the UKBG.

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Contact Information

For more information, contact Sue Finney at (305) 394-3736
Email: foodandwine-at-fkrm.com
On the Web: www.KeyLargoFoodandWineFestival.com


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