Boca Bacchanal 2025 is Here!

Exclusive Vintner Dinners kick off the Grand Tasting – Sunday APRIL 6, 2025

By Kenny Spahn

Spring has officially sprung – and to local foodies and oenophiles in Boca and beyond, that means one special attraction in particular – the Boca Bacchanal!  Yes, the beloved event is happening again on SUNDAY, APRIL 6 at the Addison in Boca Raton.  Now celebrating its 22^nd consecutive year, the Boca Bacchanal is recognized as one of the area’s longest lasting and most esteemed food & wine events, with a special focus on the wine (Bacchanal is, after all, a tribute to Bacchus, the God of Wine.). This premier festival benefits the Boca Historical Society and the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, and again promises “an unparalleled experience of culinary excellence and exquisite wines” beams  Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society, “And this year is particularly special as we celebrate Boca Raton’s 100th anniversary!”

As usual, the Bacchanal kicked off in grand style with its Bacchus Beckons launch in February, revealing this year’s Vintner Dinner hosts, chefs, and vintners. The highly anticipated Vintner Dinners take place April 3, 4 & 5 at exclusive private homes and distinguished venues throughout Boca Raton. These intimate five-course dining experiences pair world-class vintners with celebrated chefs for an unforgettable culinary journey.  This year’s local celebrity Chefs for the Vintner Dinners include: Jeff Tunks of Corvina Seafood Grill; Eric Baker of AlleyCat; Angelo Elia, Casa D’Angelo, Michael Beck of Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, and Roberto Baratta of Italian Station Café. Tickets to the Vitner Dinners are $350. NOTE: Tickets to the Vintner Dinners is very limited and usually sell out, so check the website for availability.  

This year also marks the debut of a new event, a special Cocktail Soirée, “Celebrating 100 Years of Mizner” on April 5, hosted by special celebrity guest, “Food God” Jonathan Cheban.  Tickets to the Cocktail Soirée are $275 per person.

Then Sunday, April 6 brings the main event – the Grand Tasting, held at the majestic The Addison in downtown Boca Raton, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.  Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to stroll, sip, socialize, and savor unlimited by-the-bite samplings from some of the area’s top restaurants and chefs, including: AlleyCat, Bazille, City Fish Market, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood,  Gallaghers Steakhouse, Gourmetphile, Hug in a Mug, J&D Cakes, KakauZON Chocolates, Kasumi at The Waterstone, Loch Bar, Marisol at The Boca Raton, Modern Rose, Prosperity Brewers, Publix, Sunset Sushi,  The Capital Grille, Savio, Sushi by Bou, and of course, the event host The Addison.

And to accompany all this fine cuisine, indulge in unlimited pours of fine wines, craft spirits, and beers, from esteemed vineyards including 12 Linajes, Amity Vineyards, Baileyana, Black Stallion, Bodega Fin Del Mundo, Bodegas Puianza, Bodegas Urbina, Chakras Wine, Château de Berne, Christopher Michael Wines, Clos du Val, Diora Wines, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Here By Chance, Icon Rock Wines, JP Chenet, Kings Ridge, Knights Bridge, Lake & Vine, Luna Nuda, Moillard, Mosquita Muerta Wines, Oliver Winery, Quady Winery, Résonance, Taub Family, Taittinger, Trapiche, Underwood, and more.

Also on tap: A stunning immersive art installation by ArtNest, musical entertainment, and exciting Silent Auction offering exclusive lifestyle experiences, wine collections, and luxury travel packages; and a Christian Louboutin raffle, courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue.  

Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $200 per person.

So mark your calendars for April 6 – and raise a glass to Bacchus!

The 2025 Boca Bacchanal Grand Tasting takes place Sunday, April 6 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at The Addison, located at 2 East Camino Real in downtown Boca Raton. Tickets for the Grand Tasting Afternoon are $200 per person, and are all inclusive, including unlimited food and beverage samplings.  

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit https://www.bocahistory.org/boca-bacchanal   or  www.Boca.Wine.   Or call the BRHS at (561) 395- 6766, Ext.101. Or, stop by the Museum in person, at 71 North Federal Highway in downtown Boca.

About The Boca Raton Historical Society and Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum: The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is the home of the Boca Raton Historical Society, whose mission is to collect, preserve, and present information and artifacts relevant to the past and evolving history of Boca Raton and to maintain a visible role in the education and the advocacy of historic preservation in the community. Now open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, the museum is in historic Town Hall at 71 N. Federal Highway (33432). For more information, please call 561.395.6766 or visit www.BocaHistory.org.

About the Author: Kenny Spahn is a renowned food critic, culinary columnist, and restaurant authority, and has published over 800 culinary articles. Mr. Spahn also heads up Restaurant Placement Group Restaurant Recruiters, the area’s exclusive recruiting, placement, and consulting firm for the restaurant and hospitality industry. www.RestaurantPlacement.com

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