Tickets are on sale, now, for “Eat Your Heart Out,” Fort Lauderdale’s favorite food and “fun”raiser featuring gourmet creations, fresh libations and live entertainment on October 12, from 6 – 8:30 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale This event benefits Heart Gallery of Broward County.
Thursday, October 12, from 6 – 8:30 p.m
Early bird tickets are on sale now
#EatYourHeartOut2023
“Eat Your Heart Out,” Fort Lauderdale’s favorite food and “fun”raiser featuring gourmet creations, fresh libations and live entertainment, is proud to welcome new restaurants and accompaniments to its 10th anniversary event on Thursday, October 12, from 6 – 8:30 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. The spirited culinary soiree, hosted by Eric Yutzy, WPLG Local 10 morning news anchor, benefits Heart Gallery of Broward County, an esteemed nonprofit organization dedicated to finding loving families for foster youth facing placement challenges. Michael Goodman, founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations, will be honored as Heart Gallery of Broward County’s Child Advocate of the Year during the signature event.
The newest restaurants set to tempt tastebuds are Bahama Breeze, Canyon, Funky Buddha, Gulf Stream Distillery, Red Chair Catering, Press and Grind Café, South Bar & Kitchen, and YOT Bar & Kitchen. These selections join previously announced fine food and wine favorites Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Eddie V’s, The Capital Grille, Hellenic Republic, La Fuga, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Sicilian Oven, Stoli Vodka, Sweeter Days Bake Shop, The Todd’s and Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar. More restaurants will continue to be announced leading up to the event.
“We are thrilled to get the party started for this year’s ‘Eat Your Heart Out,’ which celebrates our 10th anniversary of the popular event and showcases the very best in food and beverage offerings,” said Dr. Mary Kinirons, executive director of Heart Gallery of Broward County.
The event includes a special presentation to Michael Goodman, founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations, named this year’s Child Advocate of the Year. A trailblazing entrepreneur, community advocate, and philanthropist, Goodman is revered for his marketing expertise and outstanding contributions that have left a lasting impact on the community. His commitment to South Florida families includes serving as a board chair for Neighbors 4 Neighbors, the City of Wilton Manors Community Affairs Advisory Board, and the City of Oakland Park School Advisory Board. Additionally, he is an honorary board member and past vice-chair of Art and Culture Center/Hollywood and a past board member of Arc Broward, Junior Achievement, Family Central, and Gilda’s Club. Goodman’s outstanding contributions have earned him numerous accolades including the 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Dreamer Award, the GFLCC 2023 Chair’s Award, the Leadership Broward Foundation Profiles in Leadership Award and more.
Catabella Music has been announced to provide live entertainment. The evening will also feature a Dillard’s pop-up shop, a silent auction and raffle drawings for a chance to win valuable prizes including a weekend getaway for two at the luxurious Beachcomber Resort & Club in Pompano Beach.
Sip and savor the best of South Florida restaurants during the 10th anniversary “Eat Your Heart Out” signature event to benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County, an esteemed nonprofit organization dedicated to finding loving families for foster youth facing placement challenges. The event takes place October 12 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale.
Heart Gallery of Broward County launched in 2007 as a traveling photography exhibit of foster youth who were waiting to be permanently adopted and has evolved to work closely with ChildNet and local foster care providers to seek adoptive families and other connections for these children. Now in its 10th year, this event, the largest and most successful fundraiser that the organization hosts, benefits not only the children, family and partner organizations it serves, but the whole community.
The 10th anniversary edition of “Eat Your Heart Out” is sponsored by BBI, Hudson Family Foundation, Alaris Aerospace Systems, Advanced Roofing, Dunay, Miskal, Backman LLP, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and Lago Mar Beach Resort with additional support from Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Las Olas Capital Advisors LLC, RE Analysts, Stoli Group, Toothaker.org, Walter Duke + Partners, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Media sponsors are City & Shore, Fort Lauderdale Media Associates, Great Locations, OutClique, and WPLG Local 10.
Tickets are on sale, now, at https://bit.ly/EYHO2023. Early bird tickets are $100 per person through August 30. Beginning August 31, tickets will be $150 per person. Complimentary valet parking is included. For sponsor opportunities or more details, call (954) 918-3008 ormary@heartgalleryofbroward.org.