JAWorld Uncorked!

Uncorked! IV Sponsors on Board!

QuinnProQuo — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:08:16 +0000

We are excited to announce our signature sponsor line-up for the Circle of Wise Women’s fourth annual Fork & Cork Affair. These include a new presenting sponsor and several returning ones! Our new Presenting Sponsor is Premier Beverage. Returning Grand Cru Sponsors are Lorraine Thomas and Diáne Johnson & The A.D. Johnson Foundation. BB&T is back as our Jeroboam Wine Glass Sponsor. Lifestyle Publications returns as our Jeroboam Media Partner. QuinnProQuo returns to coordinate as our Magnum Media Liaison. Chef Director John “Jack” Kane, the International Culinary Institute at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, joins us as our Culinary Chair.

Sponsorship Opportunities available for 2014 JA World Uncorked!

All sponsorship opportunities are customized to meet prospective sponsor’s goals and budget. We have a comprehensive media campaign that covers our event from September through May, and you will be featured in our post coverage with Media Partners. See brochure for details and commitment forms HERE>>

$50,000 Premier Cru

$25,000 Grand Cru

$10,000 Jeroboam Automobile | Entertainment | VIP Lounge

$ 5,000 Magnum Premier Bars | Plate Sponsor

$ 3,500 Exclusive Balloon Auction | Photo Booth | Custom Beer Mug | Valet

$ 2,500 Cuvée

$ 1,500 Uncorked! Host Committee

Individual Ticket $150 per person | 21+ Event

For more information contact:
Diana Metcalf | 954-979-7120 | diana@jasouthflorida.org
Junior Achievement of South Florida, Inc.

Watch our YouTube Video from Media Labs!

QuinnProQuo — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:46:55 +0000

We are gathering the post press from the very successful JA World Uncorked!

Click HERE>> to see and hear from our guests about Uncorked! Thank you to Nadine and John Floyd for partnering with JA World Uncorked! and the Cirlce of Wise Women.

A Fork & Cork Affair Facebook Photo Album

QuinnProQuo — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:14:01 +0000

Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Circle of Wise Women hosted JA World Uncorked! on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at JA World Huizenga Center at Broward College in Coconut Creek, Florida. This multifaceted Circle of Wise Women Signature Event combined tantalizing bites, world-class wines and spirits, craft beers and indulgent desserts. Our ‘Fork & Cork Affair’ raised over $100,000 to benefit the educational programs at Junior Achievement of South Florida. Uncorked! Guests captured by Downtown Photo and album created by QuinnProQuo.

CLICK HERE>> to view. Facebook fans may tag and share too!

Uncorked! Captured by the EYE!

QuinnProQuo — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:15:29 +0000

Eye on South Florida is a “Fresh” news network dedicated to providing an outlet to all Non-Profit organizations and Charities with ‘LIVE” real time broadcasting. Click on the image below for highlights of our event:

Spotlight: Tap 42′s Drafted Old Fashioned

QuinnProQuo — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:01:55 +0000

Check out Tap 42‘s best selling Craft-Beer Cocktail: Drafted Old Fashioned

Magic Hat #9 / Knob Creek Rye / House-Infused Beer Simple Syrup* / Decanter Bitters / Finished with a Flamed Orange

*The House-Infused Simple Syrup is infused with Harpoon Leviathan Imperial IPA, Magic Hat #9, & Brooklyn Lager.

TAP42 BAR & KITCHEN 1411 South Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954.463.4900

Clean Plate Charlie Awards Announced!

QuinnProQuo — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:00:08 +0000

JA World Uncorked Awards from Clean Plate Charlie

1500° ~ Best Plate
White Apron ~ Best Presentation
Cake Delirium ~ Most Unique Bite
Bite Gastrotruck ~ Best Burger Bite
Kilwin’s Las Olas ~ Best Sweet Treat
Tap 42’s Old Fashioned Beer Cocktail ~ Best Brew

The Corker ” Fan Favorite” Award

Silver Lining Catering
Charm City Burger Company

Read Article Here>>

Signature Dessert’ Competition Finalists Go ‘Over The Top!’

QuinnProQuo — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:25:47 +0000

Click the image to read the article by Valerie Sands.

Valerie Sands is a former Wine and Spirits industry professional with a 19 year background in sales, events, marketing and public relations and general eating and drinking in the South Florida market. In 2010 she left the beverage industry to become a Certified Feng Shui Consultant and pursue creative ventures in general. Owner of That Feng Shui Lady and V Sands Photography, Valerie was raised in South Florida and has lived in Fort Lauderdale since 2004. She began writing for CITYVIEW Magazine in the 2nd half of 2012 and has quickly garnered a loyal and enthusiastic following for her ‘Dining & Doing’ columns in CITYVIEW.

What to wear to our Fork & Cork Affair?

QuinnProQuo — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:02:46 +0000

At JA World Uncorked! YOU create your own experience…we are indoors, so the temperature is comfortable. The Edge Band is playing, so dancing will be on the agenda! PhotoMingle & Paparazzi will be in the house…Think is shooting for their Red Carpet section… So feel free to spice it up!

Women
Little Black Dress, Maxi & Wrap Dresses or
Slacks & Fancy Tops, Edgy Pant Suits, Sparkly Shell & Skirt W/Boots
Accessorize… Belts. Wraps, Boots! bright & bold colors will pop!

Men
Yes, you can ditch the Suit and tie …. This is not a stuffy event!
Wear comfortable Slacks & a Cool Button Down Shirt or Turtle Neck
Dark Jeans & English Laundry or Robert Graham with or without a Jacket

Burger Battle Alley @Uncorked! Contenders

QuinnProQuo — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:08:39 +0000

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale’s Burger Battle Alley Preview, hosted by Burger Beast, is back at Uncorked! In partnership with Riverwalk FTL, JA World Uncorked! The top Burger Bites in Area Code 954 compete for a preferred spot in the upcoming Burger Battle May 24, 2013. Clean Plate Charlie & their experienced Judging team will select the juiciest bite of the night!

THE CONTENDERS ARE

★ Charm City Burger Company ★ Bite Gastrotruck ★ Elevation Burger ★Shula Burger

Wine Lovers check this out!

QuinnProQuo — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:35:29 +0000

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About One4Three Designs: Minots light in Scituate MA signals 1-4-3 ~ We have created a line of jewelry around that concept. If you love Scituate, , or love romance…this is for you. We can customize most anything you want…