Culinary culture, community, and connection
Our Mission
At Passports To, we believe world-class food and wine experiences should be within reach—no passport required. Founded by passionate food, wine, and travel enthusiasts Gerry and Maria Copeland, our mission is simple: to celebrate culture, connection, and community through food and wine.
"To best understand a culture, a place, you must taste its food and drink its wine."Explore the series
About Us
Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just someone who loves to try new things, we invite you to join us on a delicious journey around the world—right here in your own backyard.
Each event is thoughtfully curated to transport you to a different corner of the world with unforgettable flavors, expertly paired wines, and immersive storytelling. From Michelin-inspired tasting menus in a relaxed garden setting to a wine journey through Europe served with local charm, we break down the barriers of traditional fine dining and invite everyone to the table.
Think elevated dishes, carefully selected wine pairings, and laid-back, welcoming settings. Every experience is a mini escape, packed with mouthwatering dishes, perfectly paired wines, and a whole lot of heart.
So, bring a friend, grab your seat, and get ready to travel the world one bite and sip at a time.
Passports To... We're Going Places And You're Invited!
Signature Experiences
Curated Series
An open invitation to explore people, places, food, wine and culture — no plane ticket required. Amazing chefs, wine and art professionals, and cultural trailblazers, right in your city.
Curated Series
A sophisticated gathering for professionals of color — gourmet menus, fine wines from renowned vineyards, and a vibrant space to network, share experiences, and build lasting relationships.
Curated Series
Curated culinary events set within architecturally rich and storied locations. Celebrate local heritage, indulge in elevated cuisine, and discover remarkable properties — one bite, one sip, one story at a time.
Curated Series
Unforgettable events for your top clients — from intimate tastings and culinary workshops to opulent multi-course dinners. Every detail designed to celebrate loyalty and create lasting memories.
Curated Series
Essential etiquette and dining skills for high school students. Through interactive sessions and practical experiences, participants gain confidence navigating formal settings with grace and poise.
Artisan Dossier
To best understand a culture, a place, you must taste its food and drink its wine.
Private dining rooms, partner restaurants and spaces, vineyards, galleries, and homes transformed into temporary embassies of flavor.
Chefs, sommeliers, and storytellers collaborate to create evenings that feel gathered rather than ticketed — where every seat belongs and every voice adds to the story.
The Travelogue
Our journal is built like a rare travelogue: part field note, part invitation. Expect dispatches from winemakers, chef collaborations, destination menus, and cultural stories that give each event its intellectual texture.
The goal is not simply to announce dinners. It is to document a living archive of taste, place, and the people who make gathering meaningful.