25th Anniversary Taste of Amelia

Media Release

September 29, 2016 1:00 p.m.

25th Anniversary Taste of Amelia Island

Friday, November 18th, 6 to 9 p.m.

Omni Amelia Island Plantation – Amelia Ballroom

Nassau County Volunteer Center announces the 25th Anniversary Taste of Amelia Island. This year’s Taste promises a completely re-branded event that sees the return of the Island’s best Chefs offering a sampling of their signature flavors, complimented by a selection of fine wines from San Sebastian Winery, Prestige Wine Imports / Gruppo Mezzacorona, and The Sheffield Family.

Attendees will also enjoy a silent auction that mirrors the food in being a taste of all there is to see, do, and experience on Amelia Island, as well as a 50/50 raffle, live radio broadcast by WKBX K-Bay 106.3 Radio, and the event’s first-ever “Best Dish of the Taste” award, voted on by attendees and announced that evening on the main stage.

The theme of this year’s taste is Giving Back; Looking Forward – A Silver Celebration of Service with the event being a semi-formal, silver-themed event. Tickets are $50 per person and are now available online at www.volunteernassau.org

This Year’s Featured Chefs and Restaurants:

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Horizon’s

The Ritz-Carlton LaMancha

29 South Ahan Thai

Espana Amelia Tavern and Brew Pub

Gilbert’s Underground Kitchen Pablo’s

David’s Restaurant and Lounge The Surf

Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro Crab Trap

Burlingame Restaurant Fancy Sushi

Nana Teresa’s Bakery Peterbrooke Chocolatier

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort - Venue

Edible Northeast Florida Magazine – Media Partner

WKBX KBay 106.3 – Radio Promotion and Event Live Broadcast

Robyn Branch Design – Venue Design and Decorations

Encore Productions, Amelia Island – Audio/Visual Partner

Christina King – Event Branding and Graphic Design

Prestige Wine Imports / Gruppo Mezzacorona - Wine

San Sebastian Winery - Wine

The Sheffield Family - Wine

Resort Talent - Entertainment

Launch Printing and Promotions – Tickets, Posters and Restaurant Voting Piece

Fast Signs – Printing and Signage

Island Flowers and Garden – Vases

Janet Michea – Website Marketing and Graphic Design Support

Rhineland Cutlery – Chef’s Gift

News Leader – Media Coverage

Bid on the following silent auction items:

One Hour Private Charter – Amelia River Cruises & Charters

Stand Up Paddleboard for Two – Kayak Amelia

Kayak Eco-Tour for Two – Kayak Amelia

Two Hour Private Sailing Charter – Windward Sailing

Jet Ski Tour for Two – Flying Fish Adventures Jet Ski Tours

Day Trip for Two – Greyfield Inn, Cumberland Island, GA

One Hour Beach Horseback Tour for Two Adults – Kelly Seahorse Ranch

Tandem Sky Dive for Two Adults – SkyDive Amelia

Dine Around Town Package – Arte Pizza, Café Karibo, Happy Tomato Café, Fantastic Fudge

Private Wine Class for 20 – Total Wine & More

Amelia Island History Package – Amelia Island Museum of History, Fort Clinch State Park, Old Towne Carriage Company

Accommodations: Residence Inn, Amelia Island; Fairbanks House, Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island-Historic Harbor Front

Other offers:

Spa Sampler - Magna’s

Customized Classic European Facial – Merle Sea Spa

Selection of Jewelry – Nassau Jewelry Company

Artwork – Plantation Shop Featured Artist, Russ Wilson

Canvas Print on Wood Stretched Frame – Fast Signs

Foursome of Golf (all-inclusive) – Amelia River Golf Club

Waiver of Initiation Fee – Amelia River Golf Club