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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!

Kolucan & Alexander Valley Vineyards

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

Miguel’s & Babylonstoren

  • Date/ TBD
  • Time/ TBD
  • 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/ TBD
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ Mimi Brasserie & Speakeasy

Arts and Central & Château de La Dauphine

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

Marcel DW & Chateaux La Dominque

  • Date/ TBD
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ Marcel DW

Pop’s Sunset Grill & Hamilton Russell Oregon & Bjornson

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

Lucky 8 & Jackson Family Wines Bayou Brunch

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

Fins & Jax Vineyards

  • Date/ TBD
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ Fins

Harry’s Continental Kitchen & Jean-Marc Brocard

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

St. Regis & Platt Vineyards & Outpost Wines

  • Date/ January 24, 2026
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ St. Regis

Sage & RIISE

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

Mattison’s on 41 & Rombauer Vineyards

  • Date/ January 23, 2026
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ Mattison’s on 41

Mean Dean’s & Schweiger Vineyards

  • Date/ TBD
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ Mean Dean’s

Element & Selby Winery

  • Date/ TBD
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ 1592

The Waterfront & Suzor Wines

  • Date/ TBD
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ The Waterfront

Cafe Gabbianos & The Prisoner Wine Company

  • Date/ January 23, 2026
  • Time/ TBD
  • Location/ Cafe Gabbiano’s

Indigenous & Tres Sabores Winery

  • Date/ January 20, 2026
  • Time/ 6p
  • Location/ Indigenous

Michael’s On East & ZD Wines

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