A stunning backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico with soft palm breezes will be the serene setting of a thrilling Celebrity Cook-Off.
We welcome you with a Rums of Puerto Rico cocktail, as our lucky guests will judge a four course dinner paired with
worldly wines as Bravo TV’s Top Chef star Jeff McInnis battles our culinary hero, chef Greg Lopez of
the Hyatt SHOR Restaurant. Eat, drink and make merry for the Cure! Click Here for gallery
- Ahmed Naveira - Master Mixologist of Rums of Puerto Rico (pre-Celebrity Cook-off) Click here for gallery
- Bulldogs, Beers and BBQ
Hog's Breath Saloon
Bring your bulldog to one of the most legendary hot spots in Key West. Enjoy the music and
an open bar of Sierra Nevada beer or an open bar of Rums of Puerto Rico poured by famous Master
Mixologist, Tony Abou-Ganim. Party for the Cure while watching Bravo TV's Top Chef star,
Howie "the Bulldog" Kleinberg prepare you the best tasting BBQ in the world. Howie and Tony share their secret tips of cooking
and bartending so you can be a master too - this one promises to sizzle!! Click here for gallery
- Rums of Puerto Rico Tasting Village
Hyatt Key West, 601 Front Street
Feel free to roam the beautiful estate of Hyatt’s resort on the Gulf of Mexico while tasting the best libations, wines,
craft beer and food in the world. A profound backdrop of huge tents with the best chefs in Key West battling and competing against celebrity chefs
from Bravo TV’s Top Chef elite, Miami…and the rest of the globe. Tasting tickets
are available so you can partake in local fresh seafood, wine, spirits and vote on the Best Burger in the World competition.
Feel the caress of island sun, while bands, showgirls and international DJ’s perform.
Pink lights and Champagne will flow reminding all of us to eat, drink and make merry for the cure! Click here for gallery
-Mojito Madness
Blue Mojito Bar, Hyatt, Key West
Open bar for specailty drinks from the cradle of barreled and pirate spirits - Rums of Puerto Rico. Mingle with
celebrites and playmates while internationally aclaimed DJ Tamara Sky keeps the beats pumpin. Click here for gallery
- BAR WARS, BARTENDER MIX-OFF
Blue Mojito Beach Bar, Hyatt resort, 601 Front Street
Witness the best bartenders of Key West battle the best bartenders of Miami in the ultimate Mojito throw-down. Bartenders will create a
Mojito with one of the Rums of Puerto Rico. Drinks will reflect the Caribbean sense of place - Puerto Rico, while also embodying the
essence of Key West or Miami. The three best Master Mixologists in the world will be judging: Tony Abou-Ganim - the Modern Mixologist,
Junior Merino - the Liquid Chef, and Mark Drobiarz - ABC Bartending School legennd, the Mad Mixologist. Click here for gallery
- Molecular Mojitos -
SHOR Restaurant, Hyatt Resort, Front Street
Presented by: Master Mixologist- Junior Merino, The Liquid Chef
Come and join Master Mixologist, Junior Merino-The Liquid Chef as he takes you on a journey to the future as he mixes science and
art to truly drink with all your senses. Junior Merino will demonstrate how the mojito can be gastronomically altered using different
techniques, such as foam, densities; edible cocktails; a deconstructed mojito in which every sensorial is utilized in harmony to create
a unique cocktail experience; frozen mojitos; and finally Merino will have a finale in which he demonstrates his signature "molecular nieve"
using liquid nitrogen. Click here for gallery
- How to Taste Wine Like a Master Sommelier! - 12 noon to 1pm
Hyatt, Marquesa Room
Laura DePasquale, Master Sommelier, Palm Bay International
Join Master Sommelier Laura DePasquale of Palm Bay International for an entertaining inside scoop on the
secrets of those who are lucky enough to taste wine for a living! Industry experts rely on the "double blind
tasting" to truly judge a wine without regard to its origin, price tag or fancy label. In addition to teaching you
some useful vocabulary for talking about wines and helpful tasting techniques for judging a wine’s merits,
Laura will drive home what we already know: the best wine in the world is the one you like! Don’t miss this
opportunity to taste some stellar wines from around the globe as you learn how to identify different
varietals and styles of wine like a pro, following the master sommelier technique of wine identification. Click here for gallery
- The Art of Rum - Making, Drinking and Tending your Own Home Bar
Hyatt Resort
Legendary mixologist, Tony Abou-Ganim, shows you how to create classic Rum-based drinks like Hemingway's
"Papa Doble". Enjoy the secrets of muddling for your Mojitos and making homemade coconut milk for your Pina
Coladas! Staying home will never be boring once you've mastered Tony's style. You will even experience
Tony Abou-Ganim's original libation invented just for Key West Bacchanalia, the "Funkey Monkey"!
All seminars are interactive - get ready to drink.
Sponsored by Rums of Puerto Rico. Click here for gallery
- Drinks Gone Wild - Good Drinks Gone Bad (in a good way!)
Hyatt, Key West
ABC Bartending School Miami Director, Mark Drobiarz - the Mad Mixologist and his two beautiful mixologists
transform ordinary drinks into something...wild! Everyday drinks are special, come ready to be entertained
and leave with a better understanding of mixology and, maybe a buzz for life. Click here for gallery
- SHERRY AND TAPAS EXTRAVAGANZA - OLE
Roof Top Café,308 Front Street, Key West
Viva Espana, Sherry is one of the most diverse and unique wines in the world, hailing from Andalucía “Sherry Triangle”. 3,500
years of maritime tradition can’t be wrong. Island legend, chef Brendan Orr, will create tapa masterpieces that will make your
mouth water. Chef Brendan Orr has long been considered a tapas “specialist” among locals in the know, now sharing with the
world. Married sommeliers, Aga and James Hilferty, know first hand what makes a great pairing, they will guide through a
spectrum of Sherries while you join our secret society of Sherry at the Roof Top Café - above the streets and beneath thestars. Click here for gallery
- Kelly's Closing Night Bacchanalia!
Kelly's Caribbean, 301 Whitehead Street
Open bar from Rums of Puerto Rico, live music and great eats for foodies. Witness Conch charm and
hospitality at the legendary restaurant that was once the headquarters of Pan American Airlines. Party
with your friends and the stars as we light up the sunset. Click here for gallery
