April 23, 2018: Maybe your mother told you not to play with your food. Ah, don't let that stop you ... it's time to kick off your flip-flops and have fun in the sand at the Second Annual Cocoa Beach Uncorked food-and-drink fest on the beach! The two-day foodie and beverage event returns to Alan Shepard Park at the beachfront in Cocoa Beach Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29. Last year's inaugural event blended unlimited samplings of artful chef-prepared foods with a wide array of wines, spirits and craft beer all served up under a 20,000-square foot tent known as the Grand Tasting Village on the beach. The beautiful food presentations (which tasted as good as they looked) rivaled only the beauty of the beach!
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| Cocoa Beach Uncorked 2017: Food, drinks, beach, repeat! (photo by Linda Johnson) |
"Cocoa Beach proved to be an ideal launching pad for Uncorked as a one-of-a-kind showcase of the culinary treasures on Florida's east coast," said Tammy Gail, event producer, in a statement. "We're excited to be back on Cocoa Beach for another unforgettable weekend, and look forward to welcoming attendees, partners and exhibitors back for another sellout event." The 2017 taste treat attracted over 2,000 upscale foodies from all over the world.
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| Cooking presentation at 2017 Cocoa Beach Uncorked. (photo by Linda Johnson) |
The gastronomical weekend features a number of Central Florida's renowned chefs, restaurants and craft breweries. The fest includes cooking demonstrations and special appearances by notable chefs and authors, such as Doreen Colondres, cookbook author and creator of "The Kitchen Doesn't Bite."
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| Getting hungry and thirsty yet? From the 2017 Cocoa Beach Uncorked. (photo by Linda Johnson) |
Check your footwear at the entry, and go barefoot for the ultimate foodie experience on the beach as the sand tickles your toes!
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| No shoes? Not a problem at Cocoa Beach Uncorked! (photo by Linda Johnson) |
Tickets are available in two tiers: a VIP tickets, which allows one-hour early admission and a Moet & Chandon bubbly bar. Cocoa Beach Uncorked is the younger-sister event of Clearwater Beach Uncorked, celebrating its seventh year in December. Presenting sponsors include Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism, City of Cocoa Beach, Publix and Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront.
Your taste buds will thank you for attending Cocoa Beach Uncorked! Tickets are available in the website link.
Cheers to food and drinks on the beach!
Til next time,
Linda
Linda Johnson,
Certified Cicerone®
www.brewnymph.com
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