If you love fabulous food and delicious wine as much as we do, book your trip to Key West right now.
Regaled as one of the country’s best, the Key West Food & Wine Festival returns for its 15th edition on Tuesday, January 23, through Sunday, January 28.
This year’s global theme, “Olé Espana,” includes an array of specially curated events that pay homage to many famous Spanish icons. The food and wine selections are all about Spain and include hand picked regional wine selections from Malaga on the Southern coast and Barcelona on the northern coast, to Jerez in the South and the Basque Country in the North.
On Tuesday, January 23, you’ll want to head on over to Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty at 1075 Duval Street in Duval Square. This is where you’ll find the Festival Welcome Center which is open daily from 10 am – 2 pm. Stop by to get your festival event tickets, savor a taste of Spanish Sangria, enjoy some light tapas, and pick up your VIP gift.
FYI: This year’s featured artist, Carlos Manuel Guzmán Hernández, created the extraordinary artwork for the festival’s signature 2024 “Olé Espana” image. You can actually purchase your own limited edition print while you’re at the Welcome Center.
Now here’s what else is on the menu:
DAILY
10 am – 2 pm
Welcome Center
Ocean Sotheby’s Realty, 1075 Duval St
Stop in to get your festival event tickets, VIP gift; enjoy a taste of wine; and browse original artwork by the festival’s featured artist, Carlos Manuel Guzmán Hernández.You can also the purchase the Festival’s limited edition 2024 “Ole Espana” print.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23
4 – 6 pm
“Ole” Artists Reception: Carlos Manuel Guzman
Ocean Sotheby’s Realty, 1075 Duval St
Nibble on some out-of-this-world tapas and sip on Spanish sangria amidst a gallery of Carlos Manuel Guzmán Hernández’s masterful works; purchase the Festival’s official limited edition 2024 print; pick-up tickets to Festival events; and claim your VIP gift.
6 – 9 pm
Hemingway in Spain Series: Papa’s Pilar Rum Dinner
Hemingway Social Club
210 Greene St at the corner of Simonton
To celebrate Ernest Hemingway’s lifetime connection to Spain and Key West, the Hemingway Rum Company is serving up flights of Papa’s Pilar Rum cocktails which pair beautifully with wonderful Spanish fare created by renowned personal chef, Martin Liz.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24
Noon – 2 pm
Osborne Tasting
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
205 Whitehead St
This tropical afternoon among the palms pairs internationally recognized Osborne vermouth, sherry and brandy with Spanish influenced bites by award-winning chef, Jennifer Cornell from Small Chef at Large Catering.
5 – 7 pm
Joan Miró – The Harlequin’s Carnival Kick Off
Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House, 281 Front Street
“Harlequin’s Carnival,” by artist, Joan Miró, sets the stage for this night of surreal pairings. Acclaimed Chef David Furhman of Great Events Catering presents an inventive menu.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25
Noon – 2 pm
Santiago Calatrava Paella & Wine Lunch
Banyon Tree Garden, 408 Greene Street
See Culinary Conch and Spanish seafood specialist, Chef Martin Liz, prepare paella in three different ways as he shares tips on how to make the perfect dish.
Noon – 2 pm
Andrew McCarthy Tapas & Wine Lunch
Yellow Fin Bar & Kitchen
Ocean Edge Resort & Marina
5950 Peninsular Ave, Stock Island
Actor and New York Times Best Selling author, Andrew McCarthy shares stories about his 500-mile father-son trek on the Camino De Santiago. Executive Chef Yeni Mendoza creates a magical array of dishes which are paired with some superb regional wines. Unconfirmed event.
6 – 9 pm
Picasso – Violin & Grapes Wine Stroll Dinner
Fort West Martello Garden Club
1100 Atlantic Ave
Stroll the gardens of Fort West Martello Tower where you’ll be greeted with a sundry of sensuous sips and a plethora of gourmet bites prepared by master chef David Fuhrman of Great Events Catering
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26
10 am – Noon
Chopping the Chorizo: Wölfe Cutlery Class
Hyatt Centric Resort, 610 Front St
Sharpen your culinary prowess and master the art of precision with this special knife skills seminar presented by Devlin and Emily Forsythe, the husband-and-wife team behind Wölfe Cutlery.
Noon – 2 pm
Hemingway in Spain Series: Cooperage & Cocktails Wine lunch
Hemingway Social Club
201 Simonton St (corner of Greene & Simonton)
Learn about cooperage in winemaking while you sip a sherry cask rum cocktail. A delicious wine lunch by personal chef and local Conch Consultant, Martin Liz, follows.
6 – 9pm
Salvador Dalí – The Wines of Gala
The Garden Café & Kiki’s Corner Wine Bar, The Surreal Garden, 1105 Simonton St
“Les Diners de Gala,” a cookbook by painter Salvador Dalí, reveals the exotic flavors and elaborate imaginings behind the legendary dinner parties he and his wife, Gala often hosted. This surreal even-ing is based loosely on Dalís Cookbook.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27
Noon – 2 pm
Francisco de Goya; The Grape Harvest Lunch
Location TBA
Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by Chef Layla Barr and indulge in different styles of Albarino from gorgeous Baixas, Spain. Also includes a special presentation from Wölfe Cutlery from Noon – 12:30 pm
5 pm – 7 pm
Antoní Gaudi: Bodegas Güell Grand Tasting
Fort East Martello Tower
3501 S Roosevelt Blvd
There are lots of amazing wineries around the world but the most extraordinary of all has to be the incredible Bodegas Güell, designed by renowned Spanish architect, Antoni Gaudí. The Festival’s most anticipated event pays homage to the great Gaudí and his remarkable creation. Do not miss this one!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28
Noon – 2 pm
Diego Velázquez: Brunch with Eggs
Hyatt Centric Beach, 601 Front St
Executive Chef Pietro Consorti brings the best of Spain to our tiny island with a tantalizing spread that is a befitting culmination to an unforgettable five days of feasting and drinking.
For complete details, hit up keywestfoodandwinefestival.com.
A tu Salud!
