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World-Class Wine & Local Dining

January 20-26, 2026 / Various Locations

Savor the flavors of the Suncoast’s most passionate chefs and restaurateurs at the 2026 Forks & Corks Winemaker Dinners!

Florida’s premier food and wine festival will once again spotlight the culinary talents of Sarasota-Manatee Originals member restaurants, paired with an esteemed lineup of visiting winemakers and winery representatives. These exclusive events take place at participating locations throughout the region—from Anna Maria Island to Venice.

From January 20–26, 2026, Originals Member Restaurants will host a variety of collaborative wine dinners and special events. Each experience features thoughtfully curated courses paired with exceptional wines, offering guests a one-of-a-kind afternoon or evening of elevated food and wine.

OUR 2026 Winemaker Dinners!

Lucky 8 & Jackson Family Wines Bayou Brunch

  • Date/ January 18, 2026
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ Lucky 8

Kolucan & Alexander Valley Vineyards

  • Date/ January 22, 2026
  • Time/ 6:30p
  • Location/ Kolucan

Marcel DW & Chateaux La Dominque

  • Date/ January 22, 2026
  • Time/ 6p
  • Location/ Marcel DW

Pop’s Sunset Grill & Hamilton Russell Oregon + Bjornson

  • Date/ January 22, 2026
  • Time/ 5:50p
  • Location/ Pop’s Sunset Grill

Element & Selby Winery

  • Date/ January 22, 2026
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ Element

1592 & STRINGER

  • Date/ January 22, 2026
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ 1592

The Waterfront & Suzor Wines

  • Date/ January 22, 2026
  • Time/ 6:30p
  • Location/ The Waterfront

Michael’s On East & ZD Wines

  • Date/ January 22, 2026
  • Time/ 6:30p
  • Location/ Michael’s On East

Miguel’s & Babylonstoren

  • Date/ January 23, 2026
  • Time/ 6:30p
  • Location/ Miguel’s

Michael’s On East & Chappellet Winery

  • Date/ January 23, 2026
  • Time/ 6:30p
  • Location/ Michael’s On East

Mimi & Château Lafon-Rochet

  • Date/ January 23, 2026
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ Mimi Brasserie & Speakeasy

Harry’s Continental Kitchen & Jean-Marc Brocard

  • Date/ January 23, 2026
  • Time/ 6:30p
  • Location/ Harry’s Continental Kitchen

Fins & Jax Vineyards

  • Date/ January 23, 2026
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ Fins

CW Prime & Keenan Winery

  • Date/ January 23, 2026
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ CW Prime

Cafe Gabbiano & The Prisoner Wine Company

  • Date/ January 23, 2026
  • Time/ 7:30p
  • Location/ Cafe Gabbiano’s

Mattison’s on 41 & Rombauer Vineyards

  • Date/ January 23, 2026
  • Time/ 6:30p
  • Location/ Mattison’s on 41

Mean Dean’s & Schweiger Vineyards

  • Date/ Jan 23, 2026
  • Time/ 7p
  • Location/ Mean Dean’s

CW Prime & Platt Vineyards & Outpost Wines

  • Date/ January 24, 2026
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ CW Prime

Arts and Central & Château de La Dauphine

  • Date/ TBD
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ Arts & Central

Tzeva & Castello Banfi

  • Date/ TBD
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ Tzeva

Sage & RIISE

  • Date/ TBD
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ Sage