Rock ‘n’ Roll hosted by Adam Richman
WHEN: February 22
TIME: 10pm – midnight
WHERE: Dune at Auberge Beach
HOW MUCH: $125
The host of Travel Channel’s Man Finds Food leads guests on a chopsticks-at-the-ready trip through sushi, dim sum, dumplings and more. Enjoy interesting Asian cuisine, drinks designed to complement and maybe even a little karaoke.
Sunset Spritz Party hosted by Valerie Bertinelli
WHEN: February 23
TIME: 5:30pm
WHERE: Gale Boutique Hotel and Residences
HOW MUCH: $85
The actress and Food Network personality hosts a sunset party full of light bites and warm-weather drinks.
Drag Brunch hosted by Alex Carr and Elvis Duran
WHEN: February 23
TIME: 11:30am – 1:30pm
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale
HOW MUCH: $125
Part of the festival overlaps with Fort Lauderdale Pride, so why not celebrate both in one place? Syndicated radio host Duran and his fiancé Carr bring together a dozen chefs to come up with dishes based on the personalities of some of South Florida’s most well-known drag performers. What kind of dish gets inspired by Tiffany Fantasia? Electra? Champagne Bordeaux? One way to find out.
The Great DOCG Wines of Italy
WHEN: February 23
TIME: 11am
WHERE: Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
HOW MUCH: $85
Enrico Veggiato of Milan-based wine exporter Empson & Co. leads a seminar that gets into Italian wine production and classification – as well as information on some lesser-known Italian wine regions.
Cajun Cooking Masterclass hosted by Sam and Cody Carroll
WHEN: February 23
TIME: 11am – 1:30pm
WHERE: TRP Taste
HOW MUCH: $185
The husband-and-wife New Orleans restaurateurs and hosts of the Food Network’s Cajun Aces spill some secrets of Cajun cuisine – followed by a meal.
