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A Seat at the Table: Celebrating Central Florida’s Culinary Community

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A Seat at the Table: Celebrating Central Florida’s Culinary Community

Join Winter Park Institute and Visit Orlando at The Ravenous Pig for garden cocktails, a José Andrés-inspired buffet dinner and a conversation with leaders from Central Florida’s culinary community. Seating is limited.

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October 26, 2026 5:30 pm
The Ravenous Pig

Join Winter Park Institute and Visit Orlando on Monday, October 26, at The Ravenous Pig for garden cocktails, a José Andrés-inspired buffet dinner and a conversation celebrating Central Florida’s culinary community.

The conversation will feature:

  • Cassandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando.
  • Pam Brandon, food writer and cookbook author with deep ties to Central Florida’s culinary community.
  • Chef James Petrakis, chef and co-owner of The Ravenous Pig.
  • Jamilyn Salonga Bailey, chef and co-owner of Kaya, celebrating Filipino cuisine and hospitality.
  • Mike Garcia, farmer and co-owner of Everoak Farm, a local regenerative farm.

Inspired by José Andrés’ October 20 keynote, the evening will explore Central Florida’s culinary strengths, opportunities for collaboration and the role food can play in caring for our neighbors.

Seating is limited.

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