The Boca Raton Historical Society’s signature food and wine event concluded its 22nd year with record-breaking attendance, exquisite vintner dinners and an unforgettable Grand Tasting, all in celebration of the city’s centennial. More than $200,000 w
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Boca Bacchanal, a benefit for the Boca Raton Historical Society/Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, uncorked in grand style during its kickoff celebration. Fine wine, gourmet bites and the highly antici
More than 400 wine enthusiasts enjoyed a two-day celebration of exquisite food and drink. The annual benefit for the Boca Raton Historical Society included five memorable vintner dinners and an amazing Grand Tasting. ‘As always, Boca Bacchanal was a
Korean-born chef Akira Back’s passion is to provide an experience that connects diners with aspects of his food, personality and life. Photos provided
By Jan Norris
Celeb chef Akira Back has debuted his first namesake Florida restaurant at The Ray, D
The 18th annual Boca Bacchanal attracted 1,400-plus attendees and raised more than $275,000 for the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum. In all, four events celebrated the best in food and wine: Bacchus Beckons, Bubbles & Burgers, a series of vint
A crowd favorite, the 17th annual Boca Bacchanal wine and food festival has a new home at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. It's scheduled to conclude April 6 with the Grand Tasting, previously held in Mizner Park (above). Photo provided
By Jan Norris
Savor the Avenue has been celebrating Delray Beach restaurants for more than a decade. Photo provided by Delray Beach DDA
By Jan Norris
For a decade, Delray Beach has been blocking off Atlantic Avenue in the tastiest of detours. Savor the Avenue, th
A table of diners toasts to a beautiful evening along Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach during last year's Savor the Avenue. The event is March 26 this year. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
The biggest food and wine event for Boca Raton is gearing up fo
In its 15th year, the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum main fundraiser brought more food, wine and late nights than ever to make it an unforgettable weekend. The event raised $200,000. The vintner dinners took place March 24 in private homes, a
In its 15th year, the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum’s main fundraising event, the annual Boca Bacchanal Wine & Food Festival, will be March 24-25. The celebration begins with the exclusive vintner dinners on March 24, and a spirits dinner fo
A beautiful weekend was the perfect backdrop for more than 1,000 guests at the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum’s annual fundraiser. A VIP pre-party Friday sold out as did Saturday’s vintner dinners. The event raised more than $200,000 for comm
This year, events will be held at six private homes, the Boca Raton Resort & Club and Mizner Park Amphitheater.
ABOVE: Previous years’ events were held at the Boca Raton Airport. BELOW: As usual, fine wines, including sangria, will be in abundant su
More than 1,500 guests joined the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum for a weekend unlike any other. Bacchanalia kicked it off at the Boca Raton Airport, wowing guests from the moment they arrived on the red carpet. The vintner dinners took place
Bachannal backers: (in front)John Frezza, Joanne Mancari, Lisa Vander Ploeg, Mike and Amy Kazma, Al and Joni Goldberg, Robin and Charles Deyo, Joyce and Thom DeVita, Susan Whelchel, Mary Csar (in back), Mark Nichols, Kelly Loudermilk, Cynthia McDono
Steve and Stephanie Miskew sample wines at the Boca Bacchanal Grand Tasting at Mizner Park. Stephanie Miskew was general chairman of the event, which benefits the Boca Raton Historical Society. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Cindy Krebsbach (left) and Amy Kazma, members of the first-place-winning team Cendyn, celebrate their victory during the Boca Bacchanal Second Annual Iron Chef Competition at the Boca Raton Resort & Club on Feb. 10.
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Stephanie Miskew of coastal Delray Beach raises a glass
inside the wine room at the Seagate Hotel & Spa, where one of the Boca Bacchanal events will be held. Miskew is general
chairman. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
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Royal Wedding celebration
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Guests raise their glasses in a ‘royal toast’ for Prince William and Kate Middleton at Absinthe bar in the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center. The Royal Wedding celebration benefits the Go Pink Chall
Chef Robbin Haas spoons lobster into bowls. His assistants, Michael Boothe and Alexandre Camilus from Silver Sac Catering of Boca Raton, follow along with sauce and vegetables in assembly-line fashion. They work in a 3-bay garage at the Boca Rat
