Rotary Club’s 2nd Annual Wine and Food Fest
by Sandy Axelrod
Past President Tom Neuman (left) and President Henrik Nordstrom (right)
On Saturday, December 5 the International Polo Club was turned into a fabulous food court complete with dance floor. Every where you looked there were food stations, bars, music, and silent and live auction items. The fun and activity was non-stop.
The first thing I noticed as we drove up to the entry was the glistening Beer Stream Lounge which served beer and spirits from a custom designed
Airstream camper. From there we entered the facility and heard the fabulous music played by Flashback, who played just the right mix to entice the guests onto the dance floor.
All around the perimeter were stations that were abundant with a huge variety of food from cheeses, fruit, crackers, charcuterie and olives to hot buffet items to fabulous desserts. So many restaurants and caterers went all out to make sure this event was a success. There was food from Aaron’s Catering, The International Polo Club, Johnson’s Cakes, Wild West Diner, Jordan’s Steak Bistro, Paella Grill, PDQ and many more. It was a foodie’s playground. And I know this foodie enjoyed every last bite!
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Chef Sandy Axelrod has a Grand Diplome from “le Cordon Bleu” and more than 40 years experience in the kitchen. Sandy, her husband Steve and their son
Brian have been living in Florida for more than 30 years. She was owner and Executive Chef of Affairs to Remember Catering for 18 years with events such as the Grand Opening of Saks Fifth Avenue at the Gardens Mall, opening parties at The Mall at Wellington Green, SunFest, opening season at International Polo and assorted private parties throughout South Florida to her credit. Now, in addition to writing a blog about food, restaurants, travel and life experiences at www. foodandfondmemories.com and writing cookbooks she teaches private hands-on cooking classes, does small catered parties, is a free-lance food writer and photographer. Her passion and love of food never wanes.
Please look for her work at the following links: