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UNwineD in Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach, FL., October 4, 2011 – Panama City Beach has announced its schedule of events for Taste of the Beach, a two-day culinary and cultural celebration taking place throughout Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast from Nov. 4 and 5, 2011. The weekend begins on Fri., Nov. 4, with UNwineD at Pier Park, featuring craft beers, exquisite wines and gourmet coastal fare from Panama City Beach’s leading restaurants.  It culminates on Sat., Nov. 5 with UNwineD with Alton Brown, Food Network’s award-winning personality and host.

Panama City Beach’s Taste of the Beach event details include:
•    UNwineD at Pier Park, Fri., Nov. 4, 6:00-9:00 p.m. – Attendees can stroll through Pier Park, Panama City Beach’s charming outdoor entertainment district, and savor the flavors of 60 fine craft beers, 120 award-winning wines and cuisine prepared by the area’s celebrated chefs. Individual tickets are $40 per person.  
•    UNwineD with Alton Brown, Sat., Nov. 5, 6:00 p.m. – Wyndham Bay Point Resort is the setting for an unforgettable evening with Alton Brown, host of Food Network’s “Good Eats” and “Iron Chef America.”  Guests can sample delicacies prepared by Executive Chef Julio Lucero from multiple food stations that have been paired with a special collection of beer and wine.  At 7:30 p.m., Alton Brown takes the stage for a 90-minute cooking demonstration and show, flavored with his signature humor and enthusiasm. Wines and beers with that complement each dessert are served beginning at 9:00 p.m.  During this time, guests can purchase an Alton Brown book for signing.  Individual tickets are $50 per person.

The package price for both UNwineD at Pier Park and UNwineD with Alton Brown
is $80 per person. To purchase tickets and for information on UNwineD, visit www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/UNwineD.

About Panama City Beach:
Panama City Beach is situated on 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches bordering clear, emerald-green waters where the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrew Bay converge.  With more than 300 days of sunshine annually and attractions such as St. Andrews State Park and Pier Park, the region has long been favored by travelers seeking an affordable beach vacation with year-round offerings for families, couples, groups and adventure-seekers.