Once again ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is very proud to host Tampa Bay’s favorite wine and food tasting event: Einstein on Food and Wine, which is held annually at MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) on East Fowler Avenue in Tampa.

This year marks the 19^th annual celebration and will be held on Saturday, February 1st with the VIP pre-party beginning at 4 p.m. at the Capital Grille in International Plaza. Bus shuttles to and from MOSI will be available. This year the VIP area at MOSI will once again present the Nadia Galati Italian Winemaker Tour, where you will be able to taste and talk with a dozen Italian winemakers and estate owners.

Tickets:        $60 for MOSI members in advance

                    $75 for non-members in advance

                    $85 if purchased after January 25th

                    $125 for VIP tickets (including early access)

Times:         6 p.m. VIP admission to MOSI

                    7 p.m. General admission

                    10 p.m. Tasting finishes

Over 50 tables offering wines from all around the world (plus spirits and beer) will be available for sampling. Cigar sampling will be available outside. Food will be provided by dozens of Tampa/St. Pete’s top restaurants and caterers. This event promises to be bigger than ever!

All proceeds go toward MOSI and the wonderful work it does in the community. For further information visit their website or call (813) 987-6000.

A few MOSI attendees and I enjoying a glass of wine!

Why MOSI?

• MOSI is the nation’s 6th largest science center


• MOSI is a national leader in experiential science education


• MOSI is the proud winner of the 2009 National Medal for Museums by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation’s highest community service honor for museums


• MOSI is the leading science center in the country in summer science camps


• MOSI is the only science center in the nation with a head start program


• MOSI is the only science center in the nation with a partnership school on campus

Einstein on Food & Wine has provided $2.1 million of funding to MOSI for science education programs and community scholarships. 

Thank you for your support of the 2014 Einstein on Food & Wine! 

Bill Stobbs, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Wine Supervisor

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