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    If you have a taste for the finer things, then seasonal Palm Beach County, with its many food festivals and events, is where you want to be.

    Whether it’s hitting some of the hottest restaurants in the area and meet culinary personalities like Maneet Chauhan, Daniel Boulud, Antonia Lofaso or Ben Ford at the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival or maybe something totally different like dining in complete darkness at the 16th annual Dining in event the Dark, Palm Beach County aims to please.

    Do you prefer a more open festival atmosphere? No problem, check out the Feast of Little Italy or the always fun (and stinky in a good way) South Florida Garlic Festival.

    Want to take your palate on the wild side? So don’t miss the Fourth Annual Florida Game Dinner at Tropical Smokehouse, where you can get a taste of what “living off the land” might be like. If this game was prepared and cooked to perfection by a chef and pit master, of course.

    These nine events, which run from early November to March, are not to be missed.

    Taste of recovery

    Hosted at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches, this acclaimed culinary festival now in its sixth year will feature bites from top chefs representing some of Palm Beach County’s best restaurants. These include Louie Bossi’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria; City Cellar Wine Bar and Grill; Ristorante, bar and pizzeria Elisabetta; City oyster and sushi bar; Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar; Grease Burger, beer and whiskey bar; Petit Moir Caterer; Warren and more.

    A “People’s Choice” award will be given for “Best Bite,” and prominent local food writers will present Critics’ Choice Awards with cash prizes. The event was founded by Chef Louie Bossi, chef/partner of Louie Bossi Ristorante and Pizzeria.

    Taste of Recovery will benefit the Crossroads Club, a Delray Beach nonprofit organization that provides support and companionship to anyone whose life has been affected by or through the use of addictive substances.

    The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 2. 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth Beach. Advance $60, $75 at the door. Information: thecrossroadsclub.com

    Little Italy Festival

    Returning to Abacoa, the Galbani Feast of Little Italy will once again feature national Italian-American entertainers, authentic dishes, cooking stages with nationally renowned chefs including Chef Marco Sciortino and Anthony Ancampa, and more Again.

    This three-day festival will feature fresh pasta, sausage and peppers, arancini, braciole and many other classic dishes. There will also be plenty of Italian desserts like homemade zeppoles with powdered sugar, sfogliatella and cannoli.

    WRMF ​​on-air personality Virginia Sinicki will return as emcee.

    Italy Day will take place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, November 1; From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 2 and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 3. 1267 Main St., Jupiter. FREE ENTRANCE. Information: feteoflittleitaly.com

    Tequila and Mezcal Festival at Sunset

    South Florida’s premier outdoor festival, which combines agave spirits, tacos and Mexican street food with great music, artisans and more, is ready to rock the Mizner Amphitheater Park.

    One ticket gives attendees access to unlimited tastings of dozens of the world’s best tequilas, mezcals and other spirits, featuring top brands like Siempre, Tanteo, Casa Mexico tequila, Don Londres, Ghost, Flecha Azul, Santos, El Tequileno, Partida. For food, guests will enjoy tasty treats from more than a dozen vendors, including The Wolf of Tacos, Lazy Oyster, PizzElla and Santo Dulce.

    Artikal Sound, Los Wizzards and Paul Anthony & The Reggae Souljahs will keep the sweet rhythm of all this goodness.

    The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 2. 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. $75, VIP $175. Information: sunsettequilafest.com

    Florida Game Dinner at Tropical Smokehouse

    Whether you’re a conservationist, hunter, or have always wondered what Florida’s wild game tastes like, this is your chance to try it prepared by Pitmaster and Chef Rick Mace at Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach.

    Mace and his team will offer an impressive menu for the event, including jerk duck wings, smoked venison loin, rabbit and foie gras terrine, wild boar with root beer barbecue, alligator sausage and crayfish, red cabbage and apple salad, bread from a coffee can. , beans, green vegetables and potatoes. There will be a drawing for a guided hunt as well as outdoor prizes.

    The event will take place on November 21 at 7 p.m. 3815 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Advance $59, out the door $69. Information: mangetropical.com

    Dinner in the dark

    Join Florida Outreach for the Blind and experience dining in total darkness! Enjoy a delicious three-course meal served by the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, who will be wearing night vision goggles. There will be music, entertainment, an inspiring speaker, a silent auction and a cash bar.

    Held at the West Palm Beach Marriott, this event, now in its 16th year, raises awareness and funds for education for blind and visually impaired people in the community.

    Dinner in the Dark takes place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 17. West Palm Beach Marriott, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. $125. Information: floridaoutreachcenter.org

    Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival

    This year’s festival will span four days and feature more than 60 restaurants and more than 100 wineries. There will be events at dozens of local restaurants located throughout Palm Beach County. Some of them include AioliCoolinaire, Pink SteakLa Sirena, PB Catch Seafood & Raw Bar, Meat Market and many more.

    Once again, the talent list is impressive. There are more than 70 chefs, bakers and wine experts, including Robert Irvine, Maneet Chauhan, Duff Goldman, Stephanie Izard, Clay Conley, Antonia Lofaso, Elizabeth Falkner and many more.

    The festival takes place from December 12 to 15. Events take place at various times and at dozens of restaurants across Palm Beach County. Information: pbfoodwinefest.

    South Florida Strawberry Festival

    Held at South County Regional Park, this event will feature plenty of strawberry treats, food tents from local vendors, live music, rides, slides, bumper boats, bungee trampolines, a live petting zoo and even a US Ninja Warrior obstacle course.

    “Florida is the number one producer of winter strawberries and we wanted to celebrate the wonderful weather we have here in South Florida in January with the South Florida Strawberry Festival,” said Jackie Ralston, co-founder of Artisan Productions.

    The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, January 17; From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday January 18 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday January 19. 12551 Glades Road, Boca Raton. $15, family pack of four $55, children 2 and under free. Unlimited rides and inflatables $25. Information: soflostrawberryfestival.com

    South Florida Garlic Festival

    Still the “Best Stink Party in South Florida” after over a quarter century. Discover all the ways imaginable to incorporate this beautiful bulb, with its powerfully pungent aroma, into one delicious dish after another. Plus, enjoy live music, vendors, drinks and more during this two-day festival.

    Garlic Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, February 1 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 2. 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. $15. Information: ailfestfl.com

    Bacon and Bourbon Party

    Spend a weekend at this festival savoring two of the best things in life. Savor the slightly sweet and complex brown liquor known as bourbon while discovering some of the mysteries that make it so intoxicating, delicious and truly intoxicating. Then, dig into strips of the incredible savory and sweet treat that is bacon and explore the different ways to incorporate it into hundreds of dishes…even ice cream!

    The event will take place on Saturday March 22 and Sunday March 23. Wellington Downtown Promenade, 11924 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. FREE ENTRANCE. Information: baconbourbonfest.com

    Eddie Ritz is a reporter for the Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida network. You can reach him at [email protected]. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.

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