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North Carolina's Crystal Coast Wines & Dines Visitors During 6th Annual Beaufort Wine and Food Festival

January 15, 2010

EMERALD ISLE • ATLANTIC BEACH • MOREHEAD CITY • BEAUFORT • CAPE LOOKOUT N.C. – The sixth annual Beaufort Wine and Food Festival from April 21 to 25 brings “spirit” to wine enthusiasts and foodies on the Crystal Coast – North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks. Included in the weekend are a Grand Tasting Village, a Fashion Show Luncheon, Sommelier Seminars and a Tattinger Champagne Celebration Brunch, as well as cooking classes, fine art auctions, and wine pairing dinners. The festival showcases the talents of the country’s most celebrated chefs, culinary professionals and winemakers.

The Beaufort Wine and Food Festival is part of the “Crystal Coast is Cookin’” promotion encompassing “fresh from the docks” fare through restaurant special offers, food festivals and indulgent epicurean excursions in a relaxed, beach environment. Culinary connoisseurs enjoy fresh seafood caught locally, providing health and taste benefits, and supporting the homegrown fishing community that has sustained in the area for 400 years.

Having celebrated its 300th anniversary in 2009, Beaufort, N.C., hosts the five-day event. The third oldest town in North Carolina was once home to Blackbeard the pirate and was the inspiration for many Nicolas Sparks novels, including A Walk to Remember. The festival allows guests to dine in local restaurants, many overlooking the water, including Beaufort Grocery, Shephard's Point, Carlton’s Fine Dining, Sharpies and Chef’s 105– pairing featured wines with coastal cuisine under the careful guidance of area chefs and regional visiting chefs.

The Crystal Coast also offers visitors a variety of lodging options to suit every lifestyle and budget from seaside cottages and massive beach mansions to oceanfront hotel accommodations and seaside bed and breakfast suites. Beaufort and Carteret County accommodations include (sampling only):
• Inlet Inn - $105/night
• Carteret County B&B - $105/night
• Pecan Tree Inn - $110/night
• Beaufort Inn - $135/night
• Sheraton Atlantic Beach - $154/night
• Emerald Isle Realty - $1,075/week

Dangling like a delicate strand of pearls off the coast of North Carolina, the favored Atlantic beach destination of generations captivates discerning palates throughout the spring with the "Crystal Coast is Cookin'" promotion targeting culinary connoisseurs. From quaint dining and authentic culinary delights to festivals and indulgent picnic excursions, guests of Crystal Coast are allowed the opportunity to enjoy the best in coastal cuisine in a relaxed, beach environment.

For more information on the BEAUFORT WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL, visit www.beaufortwineandfood.com.

To experience NORTH CAROLINA’S CRYSTAL COAST, call (800) 786-6962 or visit www.crystalcoastnc.org or www.crystalcoastnewsroom.com for high-resolution images.

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Press Kit Attractions At-a-Glance Accommodations Dining Saltwater Activities Island Hopping Festivals Releases Resources Image Library Archives Search Contact News @lerts Consumer Website	Archives North Carolina's Crystal Coast Wines & Dines Visitors During 6th Annual Beaufort Wine and Food Festival January 15, 2010 EMERALD ISLE • ATLANTIC BEACH • MOREHEAD CITY • BEAUFORT • CAPE LOOKOUT N.C. – The sixth annual Beaufort Wine and Food Festival from April 21 to 25 brings “spirit” to wine enthusiasts and foodies on the Crystal Coast – North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks. Included in the weekend are a Grand Tasting Village, a Fashion Show Luncheon, Sommelier Seminars and a Tattinger Champagne Celebration Brunch, as well as cooking classes, fine art auctions, and wine pairing dinners. The festival showcases the talents of the country’s most celebrated chefs, culinary professionals and winemakers. The Beaufort Wine and Food Festival is part of the “Crystal Coast is Cookin’” promotion encompassing “fresh from the docks” fare through restaurant special offers, food festivals and indulgent epicurean excursions in a relaxed, beach environment. Culinary connoisseurs enjoy fresh seafood caught locally, providing health and taste benefits, and supporting the homegrown fishing community that has sustained in the area for 400 years. Having celebrated its 300th anniversary in 2009, Beaufort, N.C., hosts the five-day event. The third oldest town in North Carolina was once home to Blackbeard the pirate and was the inspiration for many Nicolas Sparks novels, including A Walk to Remember. The festival allows guests to dine in local restaurants, many overlooking the water, including Beaufort Grocery, Shephard's Point, Carlton’s Fine Dining, Sharpies and Chef’s 105– pairing featured wines with coastal cuisine under the careful guidance of area chefs and regional visiting chefs. The Crystal Coast also offers visitors a variety of lodging options to suit every lifestyle and budget from seaside cottages and massive beach mansions to oceanfront hotel accommodations and seaside bed and breakfast suites. Beaufort and Carteret County accommodations include (sampling only): • Inlet Inn - $105/night • Carteret County B&B - $105/night • Pecan Tree Inn - $110/night • Beaufort Inn - $135/night • Sheraton Atlantic Beach - $154/night • Emerald Isle Realty - $1,075/week Dangling like a delicate strand of pearls off the coast of North Carolina, the favored Atlantic beach destination of generations captivates discerning palates throughout the spring with the "Crystal Coast is Cookin'" promotion targeting culinary connoisseurs. From quaint dining and authentic culinary delights to festivals and indulgent picnic excursions, guests of Crystal Coast are allowed the opportunity to enjoy the best in coastal cuisine in a relaxed, beach environment. For more information on the BEAUFORT WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL, visit www.beaufortwineandfood.com. To experience NORTH CAROLINA’S CRYSTAL COAST, call (800) 786-6962 or visit www.crystalcoastnc.org or www.crystalcoastnewsroom.com for high-resolution images. ### « Back to Releases
	Year 2010 For More Media Information Jamey Ivey The Zimmerman Agency (850) 668-2222 jivey@zimmerman.com