Three additional Chef Vintner Dinners have been announced by Southwest Florida Children’s Charities, Inc. All Chef Vintner Dinners take place in luxury homes, acclaimed restaurants, and special event venues throughout Southwest Florida. These uniquely themed dinners, the grand tasting and live auction events, are part of the 2026 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest beginning Friday, Feb. 27. Proceeds from this fun and festive weekend benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital and scholarships in the healthcare industry.
Oh, the places you’ll go when you attend the Dr. Seuss-inspired dinner event in Fort Myers on Feb. 27! Your hosts for the entertaining evening are Jeremy & Jessica King, with Chris & Pam Simoneu. Enjoy delectable fare created by Chef Taryn Gamble from Paradise Hospitality Group, exquisitely paired with wines from Anomaly Vineyards and AXR Napa Valley.
Travel in style with your Passport to Purpose: Around the World in 1960s style, with hosts John & Tammy Whelan. Chef Benjamin Voisin with Black Salt Culinary is preparing an exciting menu, complemented by Goosecross Cellars & Denali Estate from Saint Helena, California, at an elegant home in Cape Coral…