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

6:00pm - Au Naturel Deep Dive with Sommelier Dave Lopez and Chef Walter Navarro

Join us for Au Naturel Deep Dive at Sidewalk Bottleshop. This tasting experience is perfect for connoisseurs or novices. During this seminar you'll 'dive' into the world of natural wines from around the globe. Cheers!

Cost: $75/person

6:30pm - Country Bling Cooking with Celebrity Chef Jason Smith

Lord Honey, Sugar have we got a treat for y'all! Celebrity Chef Jason Smith is bringing the South to Sistrunk Marketplace with Chef Jorge Montes. When you arrive, you'll be greeted with a refreshing Blackberry Rum Sour and roasted grapes parfait. First, you'll learn to make Firecracker Snapper with Fresh Corn Relish – Southern style local snapper breaded and fried paired with a fresh and flavorful corn relish – this was one of Jason's signature dishes that the judges loved on Food Network Star. Next, you'll learn to make Fried Tequila Bites – fried and fluffy with a kick of tequila and lime, A margarita in one perfect bite. Last, but not least, we will plate everything up and enjoy the meal together with Jason and Jorge.

Cost: $85/person

6:30pm - Prohibition Era Cocktails with Cocktail Uncultured

The Bees Knees, The Manhattan, The Clover Club: cocktails born from the smoky speakeasies and swinging night haunts of the Prohibition Era. These cocktails weren't just drinks—they were defiance in a glass, a little rebellion you could hold in your hand. And these little lawbreakers were as delicious as they were simple to make. Heck, with the right tools and a little know-how you'll have all the guys and dolls swinging to the wee hours of the night at your next shindig. So, what do you say, pal? Let's raise a toast to bad laws and good drinks!

Cost: $65/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.

7:00pm - Whiskey Pairing Dinner at TRP Taste
With Hell's Kitchen Season 22 Champion Ryan O'Sullivan and TRP Culinary Director Chef Martin Verano
Cost: $200-$250/person

6:00pm and 8:30pm: Japanese Omakase at S3
With Chef Ped Phommavong
Cost: $250-$340/person

7:00pm: Tequila Pairing Dinner at Toro Dania Beach
With Chef Juan Mateo and Mixologist Daniel Salgado
Cost: $150/person

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: WOK 'N ROLL
VLFWF's Asian Street Food & Music Experience

THIS EVENT IS STRICTLY 21+

Get ready to rock as VLFWF heats things up at Wok 'n Roll, an Asian street food and music experience – hosted on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Backyard. Celebrate the flavors of Asia paired with good old-fashioned 'Rock 'n Roll'.

In partnership with Two Happy Buddha's, this cultural experience will highlight Asian cuisine and culinary artistry throughout Broward County. And don't forget, a portion of all proceeds benefits Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

Cost:
Early Bird $85/person
At the Door $135/person

Location: Backyard, 100 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312