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TCH’s annual ‘1927 Gala’ to feature dinner and more By STAFF REPORT / [email protected] - | Jan 12, 2021 The Community House is still accepting reservations for its annual reimagined “1927 Gala.” Set for Jan. 22, this year’s fundraising event will feature a gourmet five-course dinner prepared by a team of noted island chefs. However, like several community activities planned for last year and now this year, the gala has had to undergo some changes to adjust for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s event will be offered as a take-out dinner that can be enjoyed in the comfort and safety of one’s own home with close family or a social group. Thanks to the collaboration of seven chefs and restaurants from both islands, the evening will begin with a dining experience and menu that includes: ....
Annual Taste of the Islands winners announced By CROW - | Dec 23, 2020 PHOTO PROVIDED The Old Captiva House won Taste of the Taste and Best Seafood Dish. The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife announced the winners of its 39th Taste of the Islands. This year’s “Reimagined” event featured 31 restaurants from Sanibel and Captiva that diners visited throughout November. Local judges Harold Balink, Gina Birch, Karen Feldman, Jarred Harris, Gloria Jordan, Norman Love, Patrick Nolan, and Geoff and Robbie Roepstorff, along with surprise celebrity guest judge Keegan Gerhard of the Food Network, rated the restaurants’ offerings in a variety of categories while passport holders voted for the People’s Choice award, sponsored by Rosier Insurance. ....