PALM COAST, Fla. – Known as one of the most beautiful backdrops for weddings, conferences, and family vacations in northeast Florida, Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa demonstrated why their food and beverage offerings are not only up to par, but are award-winning.
Sampling from 11 stations, each hosting a signature dish the property is known for, more than 600 members and guests toasted the 3rd Annual Food & Wine Classic with sips from 41 wine and liquor purveyors offering everything from exclusive family wineries to a hand-selected Patron according to Woody Mitchell, Director of Food & Beverage at the Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa.
“We have 39 wine tents all serving 3-4 bottles of wine, we have a spirits table which is serving our Hammock Beach barrel selected Patron. I was fortunate enough to take, along with the sous chef, we were flown out to Mexico, went to Patron and got to taste a bunch of different barrels and picked a barrel that was great for Hammock Beach. It was lucky enough we were able to pick Barrel No. 62. I wanted to pick Barrel 62 because that is the course record for the Ocean Course,” he shared.
“The 41st tent is our Florida Beer Garden. We wanted to you outside of the Sunshine State and into some German heritage. We do feature all Florida craft beers, but the really fun thing about that area is transporting you from Florida into that little beer garden,” he shared, featuring bratwurst, warm pretzels, sauerkraut, and the star of the show, the Firkin.
“A Firkin is a sideways keg that is a ceremonial keg that’s used in Germany. In Munich to kick off Octoberfest, they always tap the Firkin. We partnered up with Veterans United Brewery and they made an Octoberfest just for this event in a Firkin and we tapped it last night (during the members only event),” shared Mitchell.
His enthusiasm for making the event was felt among the attendees, who spent the evening visiting each tent.
“I really enjoyed attending this event at Hammock Beach Club with my sister, Katie Palmer,” said Flagler County Tax Collector Shelly Edmonson.
“It was great to gather with so many community leaders and friends. The evening was filled with wonderful music, great conversation, and excellent food and wine. Events like this remind us of the importance of coming together as a community, and we are truly grateful to Hammock Beach for hosting such a special evening here in Flagler County,” she said.
Sharing the sentiment, Michelle Bartlome was equally pleased and enthusiastic about the success of the third annual Food & Wine Classic.
“It was a great evening,” said Bartlome.
“Iris Communications was a proud sponsor of tonight’s event, which included delicious food, wonderful networking, and a chance to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of Hammock Beach Spa and Resort.”
