It’s almost time for the 12th annual Corks and Chefs event, a food and wine tasting to be held during the 26th annual ONB Magic City Art Connection at Linn Park. On April 25 and 26 from 1-4 p.m., patrons can sample food from a slew of Birmingham Originals restaurants and wines from around the world. 

Experience the art of eating well during the 12th annual Corks & Chefs, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26, during Magic City Art Connection.

Features for April 25

CHEZ LULU/CONTINENTAL BAKERY

Cornbread and Peas

CITY HALL DINER

Chocolate Bread Pudding

CORRETTI CATERING

Spicy Chicken Empanadas with Guacamole, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheddar

CULINARD

Warm Chocolate Brownies with Pan-Fried Caramelized Bananas served with a Butter Rum

Anglaise Roasted Ice Coffee

ICON RESTAURANT & BAR

Chilled Salmon Mousse En Crote with Spring Pea Puree

JOHN’S CITY DINER

House Smoked Salmon BLT with Bacon Aioli, Arugula, Roma Tomatoes on Ciabatta

NABEEL’S CAFÉ AND MARKET

Spanakopita: Pie with Feta, Fresh Spinach, Onions, Dill and Herbs Baked in Flaky Phylo OR Pastitsio: Ground beef casserole with macaroni and secret béchamel

TABLE

Blood Orange, Watermelon, Shrimp and Jalapeno Ceviche on Plantains

THE J. CLYDE

Good People Brown Ale Poached Bavarian Sausage with Sautéed Peppers and Onions

V. RICHARD’S

Mediterranean Seafood Salad

Features for Sunday, April 26

BELLINIS/LA DOLCE VITA

Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Feathered Filet, Italian Style White Chocolate Bread Pudding and Assorted Bellinis

CATERING BY LANETTA

Assorted Desserts

CHEF CLAYTON’S FOOD SYSTEMS, INC.

Sautéed Medallions of Chicken Picatta on Grilled Corn Cakes

CULINARD SPECIAL EVENTS

Fresh Made Gelato Cone with Stir Fried Berries, Raspberry Rum Foam and Passion Fruit Coulis

OCEAN

Dungeness Crab Salad with Field Peas, Haricort Verts and Tomatoes 

26/TWENTY-SIX

Braised Short ribs on Vermont White Cheddar Grits

ROCK HOUSE RESTAURANT, BAR & GRILL

Cajun Kick Shrimp & Pasta Salad

SOL Y LUNA / CANTINA

Roasted Pork Tamales with 3 Bean Sauce and Roasted Chili de Arbol Salsa

STANDARD BISTRO

Shrimp, Chicken and Homemade Sausage Gumbo

THE VERANDA ON HIGHLAND

Bourbon Lacquered Pork Debris with Tasso and Sorghum Braised White Beans

2009 Wine & Beverage Partners

Birmingham Beverage Company

Grassroots Wine Wholesalers, LLC

Ingenium Wines

International Wines, Inc.

Johnson Brothers Wine

Morgan Creek Wine Vineyards

Rush Wines

Royal Cup Coffee

Koko Bubble Tea

Birmingham Coca Cola Bottling Company

Wine seminars will be held at 1:45, 2:15, 2:45 and 3:15 p.m. in the Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Wine Seminar Room. There is a 30-person limit per seminar.

Tickets for Corks and Chefs are $25 in advance; $30 at the door and can be purchased at www.MagicCityArt.com or by phone at (205) 595-6306. The last day to purchase tickets online is Thursday, April 23, at 5 p.m.