The Island Way Grill becomes ‘Rum Central’
on March 27

COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND 5-COURSE RUM TASTING DINNER
WITH THE NEW REVOLUTIONARIES OF RUM

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In honor of the 3 rd Annual Polished Palate International Rum Festival, the Island Way Grill, Abilities Foundation, Polished Palate & Sky Ranch Foundation invite you on a spirited journey through the world of Rums, Rhums, Cachaças & more. This premiere event includes a Cocktail Reception and 5-Course Rum Tasting Dinner, with cuisine designed by Chef Tom Pritchard. Each of the five courses will be paired or infused with RUM!

Mingle, Mix and Dine with
THE Celebrated Writers, Authors, Rum Makers, Historians, Critics, Columnists, Television & Radio Personalities and Aficionados who ‘Rum’ the World

Master of Ceremonies, Ian Williams
Author, TV and Radio Pundit, has ‘more columns than the Parthenon’,
but above, all edits www.rumpundit.net

Of Ian’s book, ‘Rum: a Social and Sociable History of the Real Spirit of 1776’, Kirkus Reviews writes “rambunctious, rollicking history, sodden with tasty lore”. The Washington Post furthers, “If only high school textbooks were written in the style of (this book), lessons of the 10 th grade would be more fun and memorable. One curious legend Williams relates concerns the body of Admiral Horatio Nelson, Britain’s greatest naval hero, which reportedly was shipped back home preserved in a cask of rum. Williams slyly notes that, according to one version of the legend, the cask arrived a few liters shy”.
Benefiting the Abilities Foundation & the Sky Ranch Foundation

MEET THE RUM MAKERS

!Master Distillers & Blenders will be present!

MEET THE 2008 JUDGES
of the 3rd Annual
Polished Palate International Rum Festival Tasting Competition

The Polished Palate Rum Tasting Competition is the first and only such recognized competition solely for cane-based spirits in the United States. The first Polished Palate competition took place in Ybor City in 2006 at which 55 brands were judged. The 2nd Polished competition took place at the Cuban Club on March 2007. 80 brands were judged. More than 100 entries are anticipated in 2008.

Competition Co-Host Robert Plotkin, Consultant & Writer, President, Bar Media. Expert in the field of mixology and beverage management. Author of 16 books (and counting). Read more here…

Competition Co-Host Jack Robertiello, former Editor-in-Chief, Adams Beverage GroupWebsite and Cheers Magazine, author of “Mangia: The Best Italian Food In NYC”, speaker, food columnist. Read more here…

Judge Jerri Banks, formerly Manager of Cellar in the Sky at Windows on the World, Director of Restaurant Operations & Beverage Industry Specialist, widely acclaimed Inventive Mixologist. Read more here…

Judge Rick Crossland, Senior Vice President, Culinary & Beverage Development and Executive Chef, Bahama Breeze Restaurants. Read more here…

Judge Wayne Curtis, Freelance Journalist Atlantic Monthly, New YorkTimes…Author, “And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails”. Read more here…

Judge Terry Jones, store manager for Orlando-based ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Florida ’s oldest and largest independent wine and spirits retailer. Terry manages the Venice store, which is one of the top stores for the 150-store chain. Read more here…

Judge Phil Lempert, Television & Radio News Reporter/ Newspaper Columnist/ Author/ Consumerologist/ Food Marketing Expert, Food trends editor and correspondent for NBC News' TODAY Show. Read more here…

Judge Louise Owens, Contributor, Dallas Morning News, formerly Associate Editor, Food & Wine Companion, Marketing Manager, Martin Sinkoff Wines, writer for Esquire and Santé . Read more here…

Judge Eric Schiller, (AKA Captain Ehab), co-Owner and Proprietor, Gaspar’s Grotto (Ybor City), retired Sea Captain who commanded supertankers on global trade, 3 rd time Judge and raconteur of rums. Read more here…

Judge Chris Sherman, Food-Wine-Spirits Critic, St. Petersburg Times, Author Florida Eats (1987) and the Buizz on Wine (2000). Read more here…

Judge Arturo Sighinolfi, Spirits Educator and Master Mixologist, Southern Wine & Spirits, teaches Beverage Management Course at Florida State University. Read more here…

Judge Ian Williams, Author, Correspondent, Public Speaker, Writer (Financial Times, Cigar Aficionado, Maxim…), frequent guest on PBS, BBC, Fox… Read more here…

NEW REVOLUTIONARIES OF RUM

COCKTAIL RECEPTION
5 COURSE RUM TASTING DINNER

$125 inclusive of Tax & Gratuities

Thursday Evening March 27 2008
6:30PM-10PM

6:30–7:15PM Cocktail Reception
7:15PM–10PM 5 Course Rum Tasting Dinner

Purchase Tickets Online

ISLAND WAY GRILL
20 Island Way
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-461-6617

Each Guest also receives VIP Admission to the International Rum Festival taking place at the Cuban Club in Ybor City on Saturday evening March 29 ($50 value) and a Goody Bag filled with RUM! (value $50+)

Silent Auction will benefit the Abilities Foundation

Portions of Dinner proceeds will benefit the Sky Ranch Foundation

PURCHASE RESERVATIONS HERE

Only 100 Seats Still Available

Contact Dori Bryant, Polished Palate LLC

Home Office 727-947-3522 | Cell 646-298-4368 | email: info@polishedpalate.com