The Panhandle of Northwest Florida, also referred to as the Emerald Coast, is blessed with pristine white-sand beaches and emerald-colored waters. It’s also home to a world-class resort community where the residents sport a casual and relaxed attitude but are obsessed with great wine, great food, and giving back to the community. In late 2005, all of these strengths and passions were combined with the establishment of the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, whose sole purpose is to raise money for children in need through wine events.

In just four short years, the Foundation has raised nearly $3,000,000, impacted the lives of countless needy children along the Emerald Coast, hosted dozens of world-class wine and culinary celebrities, and become one of the fastest growing and most talked about wine charity foundations in the nation.

The Panhandle of Northwest Florida, also referred to as the Emerald Coast, is blessed with pristine white-sand beaches and emerald-colored waters. It’s also home to a world-class resort community where the residents sport a casual and relaxed attitude but are obsessed with great wine, great food, and giving back to the community. In late 2005, all of these strengths and passions were combined with the establishment of the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, whose sole purpose is to raise money for children in need through wine events.

In just four short years, the Foundation has raised nearly $3,000,000, impacted the lives of countless needy children along the Emerald Coast, hosted dozens of world-class wine and culinary celebrities, and become one of the fastest growing and most talked about wine charity foundations in the nation.

Chef Nathan Lippy brings his love for Floribbean cuisine to Bakers & Cooks.

Menu TBA

128 SW Broadway Street
Ocala, FL 34471
Phone: (352)789-6020 |

The Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival is an electrifying, palate-pleasing, beachfront extravaganza showcasing the talents of renowned vintners, spirits producers, area chefs, and international culinary personalities. Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Central Florida, along with its charitable partners Heartbeat International and Pro Start Culinary Program facilitated via Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association - Pinellas Chapter’.

Now in its fourth year, the Festival has become the most anticipated wine and food destination in Central Florida. Held on the pristine sands of the 1928 five-star Don CeSar Beach Resort ― Florida’s legendary Pink Palace ― the Festival’s objective is to educate, entice, enlighten, and entertain patrons.

Catch Chef Nathan Lippy as host and his seminar
Date and time TBA

The Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival is an electrifying, palate-pleasing, beachfront extravaganza showcasing the talents of renowned vintners, spirits producers, area chefs, and international culinary personalities. Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Central Florida, along with its charitable partners Heartbeat International and Pro Start Culinary Program facilitated via Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association - Pinellas Chapter’.

Now in its fourth year, the Festival has become the most anticipated wine and food destination in Central Florida. Held on the pristine sands of the 1928 five-star Don CeSar Beach Resort ― Florida’s legendary Pink Palace ― the Festival’s objective is to educate, entice, enlighten, and entertain patrons.

Catch Chef Nathan Lippy as host and his seminar
Date and time TBA

The Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival is an electrifying, palate-pleasing, beachfront extravaganza showcasing the talents of renowned vintners, spirits producers, area chefs, and international culinary personalities. Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Central Florida, along with its charitable partners Heartbeat International and Pro Start Culinary Program facilitated via Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association - Pinellas Chapter’.

Now in its fourth year, the Festival has become the most anticipated wine and food destination in Central Florida. Held on the pristine sands of the 1928 five-star Don CeSar Beach Resort ― Florida’s legendary Pink Palace ― the Festival’s objective is to educate, entice, enlighten, and entertain patrons.

Catch Chef Nathan Lippy as host and his seminar
Date and time TBA