- Brunch on the Avenue will take place March 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Gaston Edwards Park, which makes one wonder if the organizers know what brunch is, or an avenue, for that matter. It will feature a four-course “breakfast for dinner” menu served at a long and winding table along the Lake Ivanhoe park’s path. So, Brunch on the Path, maybe? Bottomless Bloodies and Mimosas. Cost is $100 per person or $150 for two. Tickets at ivanhoevillage.org.
- March 28 is also the date for the fourth annual Beard in Baldwin, a walkabout tasting event benefitting the James Beard Foundation’s scholarship fund and it actually does take place on an avenue. Or street, to be exact. Forty eight local restaurants and 18 beverage vendors will be on hand. Organizers have also invited three Chicago chefs, which is so Beard-like. Event is from 7 to 10 p.m. and tickets are $110 for general admission. Tickets here.
- Date has been set for the 31st Taste! Central Florida. It will be Saturday, Aug. 22. So pencil that in if you’re a plan-ahead type person.
- Got an email from 1921 Mount Dora with Fall Wine Dinner in the subject line, so I was thinking it was another plan-ahead thing. But the notice said the five-course dinner featuring Italian wines will be April 3, so let’s call it a spring wine dinner. It will not be held on a street or an avenue but rather inside the lovely restaurant. Tickets are $130.
