Beach pops cork for Food & Wine event | Events

Clearwater Beach, Florida -- The Hyatt Regency is again hosting the beach's Wine and Food Experience set for Nov. 17 - 18.

Featuring nationally and locally acclaimed chefs, the weekend event showcases fashionable dining and the luxury of the beach.

Participants include Armani's, SHOR American Seafood Grill, Caretta on the Gulf, Lobster Pot, Lobster Pot Bistro and Shephard's Beach Resort. The lineup of chefs include Ralph Pagano, known for reality cooking competition on "Hell's Kitchen" and "Iron Chef America."

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $85 per day through the Hyatt with special discounts for guests who book accommodations at the hotel.

Part of the ticket sales will benefit local charity partners The Abilities Foundation  and ProStart

For more information visit www.clearwaterbeachuncorked.com.

The second annual event is sponsored by Bright House Networks, Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, Publix Super Markets and the City of Clearwater.