SEASIDE® and Ithaka Hospitality Partners come together to introduce a new Seeing Red Wine Festival Experience.

We’re thrilled to announce our exciting partnership with Ithaka Hospitality Partners, a leader in world-class hospitality known for crafting unforgettable dining experiences. This collaboration was inspired by a group of leaders, including SEASIDE®’s town founder, Robert Davis, his son, Micah Davis, now president, Vice-President Erica Pierce, and Senior Director of Brand Development Kendall Andrews, on a visit to The Laurel Hotel & Spa, operated by Ithaka Hospitality Partners at Auburn University.

While visiting, they experienced the remarkable service and cuisine at Ithaka’s flagship restaurant, 1856 – Culinary Residence. The blend of fine dining, teaching excellence, and hospitality at The Laurel in 1856 sparked an interest in cultivating a partnership, bringing the best of Ithaka’s creativity to the heart of SEASIDE® for the Seeing Red Wine Festival.

The Battle of the Somms at this year’s Seeing Red Wine Festival is just the beginning of a collaboration that will elevate how our guests enjoy food, wine, and the essence of SEASIDE®. Together, we’re raising the bar, bringing a signature Ithaka event that blends their expertise with SEASIDE®’s visionary spirit.

As SEASIDE® and the Seeing Red Wine Festival continue to evolve, our partnership with Ithaka Hospitality is a natural next step. At SEASIDE®, we believe in creating meaningful connections through memorable moments, and Ithaka shares that same commitment to excellence.
— Erica Pierce, Vice-President

November 9, 2024

Join us at Daytrader Tiki Bar and Restaurant for an elite showdown between two of the country's most prestigious Master Sommeliers, Thomas Price and Larry O'Brien. Not only will you be treated to a special three-course brunch designed by the amazing Chef Leo Maurelli and Chef Nikhil Abuvala, but the wines will be hand-selected by the sommeliers themselves, perfectly paired to elevate your culinary experience. And here’s the fun part—you’ll get to vote for your favorite pairing!

For more information and to purchase tickets, please email tforbes@seasidefl.com.