By Lynn Jones-Turpin | The Sprouting Project Dinner Series made its return to Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa for 2025, captivating culinary enthusiasts from February 15th through December 21st.
This monthly dinner series, celebrated for its southern-inspired, true farm-to-table philosophy, offers guests immersive epicurean experiences that celebrate local agriculture, sustainability, and the inventive artistry of Omni’s culinary team. The experience begins with a guided tour of the resort’s state-of-the-art aquaponic greenhouse and expansive organic gardens. The June 28th installment of the series proved particularly memorable. Heavy summer rains swept across the island, prompting a relocation of festivities into the resort’s Florabelle dining room.
The evening commenced with a cocktail hour, where banana-inspired libations and creative light bites set the tone for the adventure to come. In a playful twist, guests were seated anonymously alongside fellow foodies, cultivating new friendships and shared excitement as they anticipated the forthcoming feast.
The heart of the evening was a five-course dinner, each dish a celebration of the ‘banana,’ an ingredient grown right on the Omni Amelia Island grounds. The culinary team orchestrated a menu that delighted the senses and challenged expectations, infusing each creation with a subtle note of banana that elevated and unified the experience transforming the humble banana into a sophisticated centerpiece. The evening’s atmosphere was evident in the smiles of guests as they awaited each new small bite. “We’re in love with the Sprouting Project. We learn so much and get to experience food that excites our palates,” said foodie Charmaine Brooks. Guests departed with new friends, expanded palates, and appreciation for the possibilities inherent in farm-to-table dining. As the dinner series continues through December, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa invites epicureans, adventurers, and community members alike to savor its unique blend of sustainability, innovation, and Southern hospitality—one inspired course at a time.
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