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Wine Dinners: Caribbean Dream

Let's go island-hopping, Caribbean style--with tips for food, drinks, and island party vibe.

Island Paradise Party Tips

This party is perfect for summer, or in winter as a fantasy break from the weather.

Ask guests to dress the part.
Send treasure map invitations in mailing tubes with a sprinkling of sand and a seashell.
Fill vases with palm fronds. Arrange shells, dried sea stars, or sand dollars against the inside of a large glass bowl, fill the bowl with sand and dot with tea lights.
Use bamboo or rattan trays and placemats.
Stamp plain paper napkins with palm trees, shells or parrots.
Light up the night with solar-powered tiki torches and dance off the rum.
Shell-shaped chocolates and mini bottles of Caribbean hot sauce make great party favors.

Three Big Islands, Three Big Parties

Cuban Feast

A fruity California Zinfandel will play well with the beefy ropa vieja. If it's a hot night and a warm red doesn’t sound so appealing, try a chilled Spanish rosé.

Jamaican Me Hungry

Sauvignon Blanc will handle both the spicy and the fruity flavors in this meal. And if you're not in the mood for wine, you can't go wrong with a cold Jamaican lager.

Puerto Rican Party

With these Puerto Rican dishes, try Gewürztraminer or Riesling. You can find inexpensive versions from Washington state and Alsace, France.

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Susie

Jul. 30, 2009 11:51 am

Being one of the biggest Parrottheads alive (18 concerts so far) I can really appreciate this whole Island Idea!! Have done many o'Key West themed blow outs and have always recieved great reviews. Between the conch salad, jerk chicken and margaritas ..... well ....need I say more? Stay cool "mon" !! susie !!!

ALEX0596

Aug. 27, 2009 9:33 am

Awesome Susie, That is actually what I am looking for is a new dish for tailgating at Alpine!! Third year tradition for us!! gonna try the rum punch for my boozy fruit this year!! Fins Up!!

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