I'm loving the new Winn-Dixie that opened in suburban Lake Worth, Florida on Hypoluxo Road. The store has a gourmet deli section with hot and cold cuisines along with an in-house chef. This new Winn-Dixie is also a winner with its cheese and olives section that is staffed with a cheese and olives expert.
Today, I attended the Taste of Winn-Dixie that featured a cooking demonstration by Chef Alexis; and wine tastings, desserts and jazz music. I tasted the Beef Mongolian and ate a freshly prepared Shepard's Pie.
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| The Preppy American at Taste of Winn-Dixie in Suburban Lake Worth, Florida |
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| Freshly prepared Shepherd's Pie at Winn-Dixie in Suburban Lake Worth, Florida |
I have fond memories of Winn-Dixie from my childhood back when it was known as "The Beef People's" store because they have the best selection of meats. The grocery chain has southern roots and was started in 1925 by the Davis family. In 1960, the founders son, Mr. J.E. Davis, read Booker T. Washington's "Up from Slavery" and was inspired to make a profound commitment to support Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) that includes Tuskegee Institute, Bethune-Cookman College, Florida Memorial College and Rust College.
The Winn-Dixie name gained new fame with the popular children's book and movie "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo.
Here are more photos from my Winn-Dixie field trip today:
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| Shepherd's Pie at Winn-Dixie is going... |
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| and going.... |
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| ...and still going... |
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| and gone! |
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| Cooking demos were conducted at the new Winn-Dixie in Suburban Lake Worth, Florida for their tastings event |
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| Beef Mongolian at the Taste of Winn-Dixie |
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| Selection of wines at Taste of Winn-Dixie |
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| The gourmet cheese section at Winn-Dixie in Suburban Lake Worth, Florida |
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| Goya drink tastings at the Taste of Winn-Dixie in Suburban Lake Worth, FL |
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| Winni-Dixie makes cookies in-house |
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