Grand Award Gala Celebrates Joan Dillon, Emeril and the Era of Disco

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Tim Fish
Issue: December 31, 2005

Nostalgia was in the air at the Grand Award banquet, held on Oct. 23 at the Marriott Marquis, as the Wine Experience marked its 25th year by honoring friends both old and new. Though the dress code was black tie, the guests also brought their boogie shoes, eager to turn back the musical clock and relive the days of disco with KC and the Sunshine Band.

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