New Year’s Eve Culinary Experience

Reservations are filled for this event! Thank you all for the support, we are looking forward to celebrating the end of 2022 with you!

Let Chef take you on a multi-course culinary journey to ring in the new year with this intimate and memorable way to expand your knowledge of both food and wine. This event will take place at the Black Prong Bar & Grill, located in the main pavilion.

$100 per person (+tax & gratuity)
Vouchers are not applicable for this event.

Reservations are required, and the regular Bar & Grill will be closed. Make your reservation by calling (352) 283-8700.

Lobster Bisque and Key West Pink Shrimp Shooter
-Calabrian chili popcorn
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc

Gently Smoked North Atlantic Dry Sea Scallops
-Yellow lentil cream, fresh peas, toasted hazelnuts, aged balsamic
Meiomi Pinot Noir

Grilled Black Angus Sliced Prime Rib-Eye
-Scalloped yukon gold potato, grilled asparagus tips, lobster butter
Steele Red Zinfandel

Peppermint Stick Creme Brûleé
Mumm Napa Valley Brut Prestige

*Please inquire about special dietary accommodations

Entertainment: Erik Abernathy and Marty Liquori 

Marty Liquori

Marty Liquori’s musical career began later in his life after successful careers as a professional athlete and broadcaster.  A one night stand at Leonardo’s 706 restaurant evolved into a twice-weekly gig that lasted 18 years. Marty is greatly influenced by Django Reinhardt and the gypsy jazz style.

Erik Abernathy

The Hot Club de Ville has been performing for over 15 years and for 4 years Erik Abernathy has been the second guitarist.Erik Abernathy is an award-winning guitarist and upright bassist with a unique style inspired by genres including Brazilian music, Hot Club Jazz, classical guitar, Bebop, rock, and blues. The breadth of his styles reflects his having played and studied with many renowned guitarists including Hot Club Jazz guitarist, Lulu Reinhardt, Brazilian guitarists, Ulisses Rocha and Yamandu Costa, Grammy-nominated guitarist, Diego Figueredo, and world-renowned guitarist, Sergio Assad.

Erik was a jazz finalist for the Wilson Center Guitar Competition and Festival (2020) and, as a scholarship winner, was invited by the Brazilian Music Institute (BMI) at Broward College to attend Master Classes and perform. As a composer/arranger, Erik’s original big band composition is currently being recorded by the University of Florida jazz big band.