We used to go to these at The Villages Carrabba's location soon after they first opened in 2005. I guess maybe 30 people (limit) would attend. Sold out in one day. They had the wine distributor/regional sales person pouring the wine and describing each. (I'll bet the distributor donated the wines.) We were seated at two long tables, family style, in the center of the main dining area on an off-night (like Monday or Tuesday). The food came out in a parade of servers. Compliments to the kitchen.
As time went on, the price went way up and the food became more ordinary. The wines dropped to ordinary level. They were sometimes a hodgepodge of labels/countries. I think each location does their own thing. We got to know the young man from the BOH that put the event together when it started here. He was great. (Long gone elsewhere.)
So, we no longer spend $75++pp for these. Sorry you were disappointed. Easy to get on Ocala's mailing list and try theirs. Report back here if you go. TU.
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