The inaugural Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, which will feature culinary creations and libations from local restaurants, craft spirit brands, wineries and breweries, today announced its event schedule, official partners and restaurant participants. The Festival, which takes place from Wednesday, March 20 – Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, FL, will benefit Feeding South Florida and showcase Broward County’s renowned and emerging chefs and restaurateurs and highlight the culinary renaissance that is currently sweeping through Broward County.
Notable restaurant partners for the Grand Tasting on March 23, 2019 include Casa D’Angelo, Café Maxx, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Lobster Bar Sea Grille, Olivia Restaurant and Bar and The Capital Grille. For a full list of partners and participants, please visit www.GFLFoodWine.com.
The CIRC Hotel, a modern, boutique hotel located close to ArtsPark at Young Circle in the heart of Hollywood, FL, is the official hotel partner CIRC Hotel offers a trendy yet affordable option for enjoying the Festival responsibly. Ocean Wine & Spirits, Fort Lauderdale Beach’s premier fine wine, liquor and craft beer store, has been named the official retail sponsor of the Festival and will have on-site presence throughout the weekend’s events. In addition, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital has been named the presenting partner of Family Day on Sunday, March 24th.
“We are excited to have so many local businesses involved in our inaugural event,” said Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival Founder Kate Reed, a veteran of producing major South Florida events and building philanthropic efforts. “The support of the community is a key part of this event and we look forward to providing guests with a fabulous event experience.”
Chef Angelo Elia, owner of the Angelo Elia Restaurant Group which includes Casa D’Angelo, Angelo Elia Pizza, Bar & Tapas and The Bakery Bar, and Broward County’s premiere chef, will serve as the Host Chef of the inaugural Festival. During the Grand Tasting event, he is planning unique cooking demonstrations and more to wow guests and spectators. Allied Kitchen Bath is presenting the Culinary Stage and Demo Kitchen, and Chef Ramos from the Conrad Hotel is the host and celebrity judge of the Sunday kids cooking competition.
The Event Schedule and Festival Partners is outlined as follows:
Wednesday, March 20
Event: Cocktail Confidential: A Spirited Affair (7 – 9 p.m.)
Location: Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach Atlas Cocktail Lounge – 551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL
Partners: Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel; Wandering wines; and Maison Belle Claire
Tickets: $75-100
This ‘Spirited Affair’ will feature signature cocktails and bites that will take guests on a culinary journey to be remembered.
Friday, March 22
Event: GFL on the Rise: An Elevated Culinary Experience (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
Location: The Atlantic Hotel & Spa, Ocean View Terrace – 601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL
Partners: The Atlantic Hotel & Spa; Lifestyle Media Group; Society 8 Hospitality Group; Wandering wines; and Maison Belle Claire
Tickets: $85-150
Release your inner foodie with bites from Greater Fort Lauderdale’s culinary stars while enjoying a variety of sips from The Wandering Wines and taking in the 180-degree oceanfront view you can only get in South Florida.
Saturday, March 23
Event: Grand Tasting (1 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
Location: ArtsPark Hollywood- 1 North Young Circle, Hollywood, FL
Partners: Casa D’Angelo; Wandering wines; and Maison Belle Claire
Tickets: Early bird special rates for General Admission tickets range from $60 – $75 *
Early bird special rates for VIP tickets range from $95 – $125*
(*Early bird ticket prices go up in price on February 20 and March 23)
The Grand Tasting event features tastings, chef demonstrations, cooking demos, live music and more; a portion of all proceeds from the Grand Tasting on Saturday will be donated to Feeding South Florida.
Sunday, March 24
Event: Family Day & Food Drive (12 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
Location: ArtsPark Hollywood- 1 North Young Circle, Hollywood, FL
Partner: Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Tickets: This FREE event promises to be fun-filled with local food trucks, live music and children’s activities including a kid’s cooking competition. All ages welcomed. Food and beverage are a la carte.
Free admission with a suggested four (4) canned good donation for the non-profit – Feeding South Florida
To purchase tickets for any of the events, please visit: www.gflfoodandwine.com or follow on social media: www.Facebook.com/GFLFoodWine/.