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!
Clayton’s Siesta Grille & Tres Sabores
- Date/ January 20, 2026
- Time/ 5p
- Location/ Clayton’s Siesta Grille
Pineapple to Plate
5 Courses / 5 Chefs
- Date/ January 20, 2026
- Time/ 6p
- Location/ Aleur
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/ 5:30p
- Location/ Pop’s Sunset Grill
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
Michael’s On East & Chappellet Winery
- Date/ January 23, 2026
- Time/ 6:30p
- Location/ Michael’s On East
Arts and Central & Château de La Dauphine
- Date/ January 23, 2026
- Time/ 6:30p
- Location/ Arts & Central
Mimi & Château Lafon-Rochet
- Date/ January 23, 2026
- Time/ 6:30p
- Location/ Mimi Brasserie & Speakeasy
Harry’s Continental Kitchen & Jean-Marc Brocard
- Date/ January 23, 2026
- Time/ 6:00p
- Location/ Harry’s Continental Kitchen
Riva & Keenan Winery
- Date/ January 23, 2026
- Time/ 6:30p
- Location/ Riva (at the St. Regis)
Cafe Gabbiano & The Prisoner Wine Company
- Date/ January 23, 2026
- Time/ 7:30p
- Location/ Cafe Gabbiano
Mattison’s on 41 & Rombauer Vineyards
- Date/ January 23, 2026
- Time/ 6:30p
- Location/ Mattison’s on 41
Pastry Art Cafe & Various Napa Selections
- Date/ January 23, 2026
- Time/ 6p
- Location/ Pastry Art Cafe
The Feast & Alexander Valley Vineyards
- Date/ January 24, 2026
- Time/ 6p
- Location/ The Feast
Riva & Platt Vineyards & Outpost Wines
- Date/ January 24, 2026
- Time/ 6:30p
- Location/ Riva (at the St. Regis)
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