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Wine Tasters Club A limited number of Wine Tasters Club passes will be available for purchase for $15 per person at the Fest. Club members will enjoy up to five 2 oz. pours of their choice throughout the Fest and a souvenir lanyard. VIP Bottle Service at The Liquid Lounge VIP Bottle Service at The Liquid Lounge hosted by Team Market Group will be the place to remix, relax, and refresh during the Fest on Broadway Street. Featuring beer, wine, and specialty drinks for purchase, guests will meet and mingle with 102 JAMZ Freaken Weekend On-air Mixers in a sleek and swanky atmosphere to enjoy remixes of today’s hottest hit music while relaxing in a South Beach-style setting. “This signature event showcases the beauty, diversity, and vibrancy of our cultural scene in Orlando. The Downtown Food & Wine Fest highlights the best our community has to offer for entertainment and culinary distinction for all to enjoy,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. Dave Robbins, senior vice president and market manager, CBS RADIO Orlando commented, “Through the power of radio and the strength of our FRLA restaurants, we are ready to provide foodies and fans with another unforgettable expe- rience that brings our community Royal Maple Bacon Skewer together to indulge in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Orlando.” Best Overall Menu (based on overall menu creativity, depth of offe“The Fest is the perfect combina- rings, and quality) tion of divine food, unique wines, Hawkers Asian Street Fare and headliner entertainment right Best of Show (based on fun factor, in the heart of downtown,” said Lei- overall energy, and crowd vibe) gh Doyle, president-elect, Central Siro at Orlando World Center MarFlorida Chapter, FRLA. “Orlan- riott do has emerged onto the national Best of the Fest (Patrons got into the culinary stage with award-winning act, texting in their votes for their restaurants and memorable events overall favorite restaurant) to showcase the spirit of the City The Pub Beautiful.” Stay Connected Forty top restaurants are schedu- For more information on the Downled to present culinary tastings in- town Food & Wine Fest: cluding the return of the 2013 Foo- Visit www.DowntownFoodAndie Award winners as honored by a dWineFest.com panel of Orlando elected officials, Like Downtown Food & Wine Fest food writers and reporters, and ce- on Facebook lebrity chefs. Follow @DTFoodWineFest on Foodie Award (based on one food Twitter item for taste, unique flavor and Call the events hotline at 407-919culinary excellence) 1048 or eMail DowntownFoodanDexter’s of Thornton Park - Crown dWineFest@cbsradio.