- January 29, 2025
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Michael Klauber, Gabriel Garcia, Emma Kate Silvestri and Joe Farrell
Photo by Janet CombsMichael Harb, Marc Grimaud, Dean Donnelly and Becky Souflis
Photo by Janet CombsThe 18th annual Forks & Corks was held at the Ringling Museum on Jan. 26.
Photo by Janet CombsBoard member Marc Grimaud pours some bubbly for VIP guest Bob Knudtson as he enters Forks & Corks at Ringling Museum.
Photo by Janet CombsForks & Corks sponsor Clive Daniel's Emily Roma pours Champagne at Forks & Corks.
Photo by Janet CombsMark Viso and Kate Gibson toast to Forks & Corks 2025.
Photo by Janet CombsCindy Black and Amy Warren volunteer at the Forks & Corks wine store tent.
Photo by Janet CombsMelissa and Ron Gindling have a lot of fun wine shopping together.
Photo by Janet CombsRenee Roggow and Harold Balink shop for a variety of wines.
Photo by Janet CombsKathy Gilkey, Brad Bryan and Gana Gilkey grab their selfie at Forks & Corks.
Photo by Janet CombsRenae and Geir Fjugstad purchase Pouilly Fuissé.
Photo by Janet CombsMarci Boland, Jeanne Nelson, Tatiana Roe and Sandra Casullo
Photo by Janet CombsThe Breakfast Company's Terri Syros-King, Patti Corcoran and Liza Pappas.
Photo by Janet CombsHita Prayojana and Joseph Rogers prepare snow crab cocktail claws for the Beachside Hospitality Events.
Photo by Janet CombsCassie Goodman and Madison Marie Michalina Magazino from the Marmalade Salon check their look in the mirror.
Photo by Janet CombsKaren Barnacle takes a break from the momentum for a moment.
Photo by Janet CombsMichelangelo's David is the centerpiece of the Ringling Museum courtyard and he keeps watch over Forks & Corks.
Photo by Janet CombsMichael Lease with wife, Jessica Lease, and Kelly and Ryan Cathcart.
Photo by Janet CombsMimi Carlin, Melissa Howard and Scott Moore
Photo by Janet CombsChristina Chartrand and Courtney Bonacuse
Photo by Janet CombsGenesys Blevins, Stephanie Gill and Jerry Martinez serve meatballs from the Ringling Grillroom.
Photo by Janet CombsLana and Irina Zub
Photo by Janet CombsDana Lawrence and Kettle of Fish provide live music.
Photo by Janet CombsKim and Ron Police give a wave from the top shelf.
Photo by Janet CombsJeff Tushar takes a shade break with his wine.
Photo by Janet CombsMark Hahn takes it all in from the top shelf over looking the courtyard where some 1800 guests are enjoying Forks & Corks.
Photo by Janet CombsColleen Shoemaker, Dilip Mathew, Kiley and Carson Turner, Cindy Adams and Brad Shoemaker enjoy a day at Forks & Corks.
Photo by Janet CombsSima Powers, Meghan Medeiros, Caroline Yoder and Shea Joseph show off their brilliant smiles at Forks & Corks.
Photo by Janet CombsDonna and Scott Westermeier
Photo by Janet CombsDavid Young, Georgia Kopelousos, Melissa Blanco and Michelle Young enjoy a day at the Ringling for Forks & Corks.
Photo by Janet CombsJennifer Simms runs the silent auction for Forks & Corks.
Photo by Janet CombsJeremy Padilla and Robert Limehouse
Photo by Janet CombsCorey Woods, Cindy McCollum and Cory Gendreau
Photo by Janet CombsAnnamaria Laszlo enjoys her wine in the shade.
Photo by Janet CombsJodie Mench of Ringling Museum tends to the gate under her sun-brella.
Photo by Janet CombsTrey Jones takes a break in the shade at Forks & Corks.
Photo by Janet CombsGuest began lining up an hour before Forks & Corks opened the iron gates at Ringling Museum.
Photo by Janet CombsBeatriz Alvarez passes out churros in chocolate sauce at Forks & Corks.
Photo by Janet CombsFrom Mattison's 41 are Laura Villarreal and Louis Rivera who serve Confit Tandoori Duck.
Photo by Janet CombsBrian Briones from the Crow's Nest.
Photo by Janet CombsPop's Sunset Grill Catering crew are Marcos Vasquez, Hector Juarez, Kiva, Matthew Slattery, June Moore and Emilly Balon.
Photo by Janet CombsSammy Coleman and Sean Cotter prepare Crepés Suzette.
Photo by Janet CombsSean Cotter adds Gran Gala liqueur to flame up his flambe.
Photo by Janet CombsEvent crew are Michael Farhaat and Oliver Schroer from Gaston Productions.
Photo by Janet CombsThe courtyard at the Ringling Museum is the where foodies and oenophiles gather annually during the capstone of the weeklong Forks & Corks event. The Grand Tasting rounds out the week of celebration centered around food, wine and the people who revel in pairing the two.
The 18th annual event boasted some 1,800 guests, who also enjoyed a break in the weather, with temperatures jumping to 72 degrees by 1 p.m. after a chilly 52-degree Sarasota morning.
With over 40 local restaurants participating, guests mingled and enjoyed unique recipes and delicious dishes. Forks & Corks brings out samples of more than 350 wines from across the world. Each is hand-selected, tasted, judged and recognized as a winner. Guests are also kept busy with live music, a beer garden and shopping.
Forks & Corks is presented by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant group, whose mission is to champion local eateries. The focus of the day is food, fun and wine — not necessarily in that order.
