Pictured: Kasumi staff serves up delicious selections
By Rachel Galvin
The historic Addison with its old-world elegance and charm was the perfect setting again for this year’s Boca Bacchanal Grand Tasting on April 6. Foodies flocked to this annual event, which benefits the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum & the local historical society. This event is always the place to try delicious samples of what some of the top local restaurants have to offer. Eateries from Eddie V’s Prime Seafood and Capital Grille to Hug in a Mug Tea and J&D Cakes had tables for tasting. In addition, there were more than 200 types of wines, champagnes, craft beer and other spirits to enjoy. It is always a luxurious experience perfect for mingling. People could bid on the silent auction and raffle or pose for a photo opp.
This event always follows nights of vintner dinners at private homes pairing gourmet food with wine and spirits. This year, there were four dinners held over three days. The announcement of who was hosting the events and which chef and vintner would be paired up was announced at a kick-off event called Bacchus Beckons on February 27 also at Saks Fifth Avenue in Boca Raton.
More about the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum
The Schmidt Museum (at 71 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton) has both temporary and permanent exhibitions. Right now, guests can find out more about the prolific architect Addison Mizner, who brought the Mediterranean Revival Style to the area. He is responsible for creating The Addison, as well as Mizner Park, The Boca Raton (once called Boca Raton Resort & Club) and elsewhere. The permanent exhibits include one on IBM and its PC computer, etc., as well as one on how World War II affected the area, including the existence of the Boca Raton Army Air Field. People can get a sense of the history overall of Boca Raton and how it grew from an agricultural community to what it is today. Find out more at bocahistory.org.
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