Benefits Coral Gables Nonprofits and Culinary Program
CORAL GABLES (January 10, 2025) – Have you ever doodled a new doorway for your home? Stalked a splendid mansion on Zillow? Turned green with envy after being impressed with a new kitchen or courtyard at a friend’s house? Is your side hustle chasing the next big foodie thing?
Look no further because on Saturday, Feb. 8th, foodies, home-design enthusiasts, architecture admirers and fans of the City Beautiful will gather for the Coral Gables Community Foundation’s 16th annual Tour of Kitchens & Tropical Living.
The Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Tour of Kitchens is Coral Gables’ signature lifestyle experience. Eager “Tourists” will be inspired as they visit Coral Gables’ most exquisite private residence kitchens, indulge in gourmet samplings and desserts from the city’s best restaurants and shop home goods from local merchants.
You can feel good about this indulgence, as proceeds from the event will benefit the Coral Gables Community Foundation and its Culinary Arts Fund, which provides support and scholarships for the Culinary Arts Program at Coral Gables Senior High School.
The Tour will begin at 9 a.m. with breakfast, coffee and mimosas at the Shops of Merrick Park on S. Le Jeune Road. Stops on this self-guided tour are open from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., and guests may visit the homes in any order. This year’s stops vary in style and flair, and are all deemed to be a sight to see.
The Tour finishes by arriving at Maison & Co., for a “Farewell Stop” opportunity from 1:30 to 4 p.m., featuring sips and bites plus entertainment and much more.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Sponsors: Ray Corral and Mosaicist (presenting sponsor); The Shops at Merrick Park; Ashley Cusack Team; Anthony Abraham Foundation; Baptist Health South Florida; Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices/EWM Realty; Cassia The Residences at Coral Gables; Coral Gables Magazine; Defortuna Group; Keyes Company; Maison & Co.; Mauricio Barba; MG Developer; Miami Herald; Miami Kids Magazine; Miami’s Community Newspapers; Oscar Arellano Team; Ryder; The Contemporary Miami; Valley National Bank; Williamson Cadillac; and WLRN Public Media.
Featured restaurants: Americana Kitchen; Bagel Emporium; Doc B’s Restaurant & Bar; Erba, Ghee and Paya; Gilbert’s Bakery; Inspired Events; Josh’s Premium Meats; Kitchen 57; Licardo Hospitality; R Catering; Tierra del Sapore; Vinya Table; and ZUCCA.
Featured vendors: 120% Lino; Art for the Table; Bee Organized Miami; Bliss Imprints & Gifts; Boards by Shore; Debonair Dips; Eledu Home; Coral Gables Garden Club; Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida; House of Lilac; Lucanto Chocolates; Olive Morada; Theme Dresser; and Wendy Kornfeld Fine Art.
Partners: DSF Promos; Coastal-Pacific Wine & Spirits; Milam’s Market; Prosecco Zero; Campari; SFM Services; and Waste Management.
HOW TO TOUR
Early-bird tickets are $150 until Jan. 31 – and rise to $200 after Feb. 1st – and can be purchased at https://gablesfoundation.org/events/tok/.
ABOUT CORAL GABLES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Coral Gables Community Foundation, founded by community leaders in 1991, inspires impactful philanthropy through charitable funds and programs using local knowledge, expertise and trusted relationships. The Foundation, through its discretionary, donor-advised and scholarships funds, provides grants to local nonprofits, scholarships to deserving students and has supported issues within the Foundation’s focus areas: Education, Arts & Culture, Historic Preservation & the Environment, and Social & Health Services. Learn more at www.GablesFoundation.org.
