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the winnetu food & wine experience

october 17 & 18, 2025

Join us at the Winnetu for a celebration of island flavors and culinary creativity. This special event brings together acclaimed chefs, local purveyors, and fine beverage pairings for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and community by the sea.

event highlights

Friday October 17

Ahh shucks | 5 - 6:30 pm

Join us for an evening of everything oysters! We’ve partnered with local Vineyard oyster farms to bring you oysters three ways – raw, dressed and roasted. Oysters will be served with sommelier service pairing each type of oyster with a selection of rose and champagne along with bread service.

What’s included:

  • One dozen oysters served raw, dressed and roasted with paired rose and champagne
  • Bread service
  • Sommelier service

 

To make this evening even more decadent, take your taste buds on a salty-to-sweet journey and join our Award-Winning James Beard semi-finalist pastry chef, Sofia Tejeda, for a Sweet Soiree! Featuring the most special desserts and wine, cordial, bourbon, port and sherry pairings. See below for more information.

Friday Evening
October 17

A Sweet Soiree | 8 pm​

A Sweet Soiree with James Beard Semi-Finalist Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda, in partnership with Nielsen-Massey Vanilla. Sofia will take your tastebuds on an explosive journey featuring a specialty dessert buffet. Guests will also have the opportunity to join alongside Sofia to decorate traditional Mexican folk art “sugar skull” cookies. Enjoy this sweetness while sipping on a selection of pairings including cordials, bourbon, ports, sherries, and dessert wines!

The Evening Includes:

  • Dessert buffet with a twist, offering:
    • Assorted Valrhona chocolate bon bons
    • Mole brownies
    • Mexican vanilla tres leches
    • Banoffee tarts
    • Tahitian vanilla bean flan
  • Action station with Sofia and cookie decorating
  • Dessert pairings with  a selection of cordials, batched Jefferson Bourbon Old Fashion, port, sherry or dessert wines

Saturday Afternoon
October 18

Lunch and Side of Standup with Craig Geraghty | 12-1:30 pm

On the menu – lunch with a side of standup! For a fun (and filling) afternoon, join actor, comedian & owner of Block Island Seafood Company, join Craig Geraghty, for a lunchtime fête featuring his award-winning New England clam chowder, crab cakes, plenty of complimentary wine, beer and laughs!

About Craig: born and raised in Woodside, Queens, Craig has spent close to 30 years in popular restaurants in The Hamptons and NYC. He got his start in the entertainment field doing standup comedy throughout New York City. After performing from Caroline’s to Carnegie Hall, he has acted in dozens of TV shows and national commercial campaigns.

Saturday Evening
October 18

Don’t miss an exceptional evening at The Dunes, as you are whisked away to Northern Spain!  Chef Richard Doucette’s five course Prix Fixe menu features Doucette’s masterpieces inspired by traditional dishes from the Basque region of Northern Spain paired with a selection of Spanish wines perfectly matching each dish. 

The evening begins with a welcome reception featuring passed specialty cocktails, red and white wine, beer and bread service.

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Rooms, Suites & Cottages

Guests enjoy sweeping island views, private outdoor spaces, and easy access to all resort amenities, including pools, tennis, pickleball and more!

Individual Event Tickets

Alongside the Winnetu team, Oceans & Oysters will be hosted by Trey Zoeller

Trey Zoeller, Founder, Whiskey Maker and Chief Strategist of Jefferson’s Bourbon, honors his family’s whiskey legacy dating back to 1799. Known for pioneering unique aging methods, Trey blends innovation with tradition, creating distinct flavors. Dubbed the “Mad Scientist of Whiskey” by Town & Country and  the “Marco Polo of Bourbon” by Forbes.

complimentary resort activities & amenities

Take a dip in our heated outdoor swimming pool.

Round-trip shuttle offered to downtown for food, shopping, sights and more. 

Have a hit, practice your serve.

South Beach is practically our front yard. Walk our private beach path to Martha’s Vineyard’s favorite beach.

From restaurant reservations to activities around the island, our concierge has you covered.

Take an ocean view ride in one of our antique vehicles.

Our state-of-the-art fitness center.

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