The Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival

The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival is the premier culinary event in Broward County! Featuring activations throughout the year and culminating with a week long celebration, the festival puts the spotlight on Greater Fort Lauderdale's hospitality industry all year long. Produced by 66 Productions, VLFWF showcases Broward County's renowned and emerging chefs, restaurateurs and local food & beverage establishments. A portion of all proceeds from the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival will benefit Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

Schedule of Events

6:30pm - Farmhouse Rules with Celebrity Chef Nancy Fuller

Celebrity Chef Nancy Fuller is bringing the 'Farmhouse to the Beach' along with Chef Jorge Montes. To kick things off, you'll enjoy Nancy's famous 'GiGi Juice' and 'Splendid Mushrooms on Brioche Toast'. First up, we'll learn to make Melba Sauce with Goat cheese – Baked goat cheese topped with peaches, apricots and raspberry vinegar, the perfect appetizer for your next party! Next, we'll learn to make one of Nancy's favorite recipes, Quick Chicken Stew – with chunks of chicken and vegetables in a hearty stew served with a delicious cornbread. Last, but not least, we will plate everything up and enjoy the meal together with Nancy and Jorge.

Cost: $85/person

The #VLFWF Dining Series

The #VLFWF Dining Series is a curated, chef-driven series of intimate dining experiences with some of Greater Fort Lauderdale's culinary stars, as well as some of the most celebrated chefs from around the world! Innovative dishes, with interesting wines and creative cocktails shine as the chefs get out of their comfort zone to create a memorable dining experience for all in attendance. Just like the entirety of festival week, these experience benefit Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

7pm - Opening Night Dinner at Heritage with Chef Rino Cerbone
Cost: $225/person