March of Dimes Signature Chefs & Wine Extravaganza: Oct. 11-18-25

[lulamishka]

THREE Events! One for you Boca Foodies, Ft. Lauderdale Foodies AND Miami Foodies. Read on...


Marriott Boca Raton at Boca Center
Thursday, October 11, 2007
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Advance tickets $100.00; Event day tickets $125.00

Join Chairs Mercedes and Peter Mottek and Sponsorship Chair Roxanna Trinka for a decadently delicious event has the reputation as a “don’t miss” night of gourmet food, fine wine, exciting entertainment, and fabulous prizes.

Chefs confirmed to join Chef Chair Zach Bell of Café Boulud Palm Beach and Host Chef Estaban Arguedas of Absinthe are:

• Chef Stephen Asprinio of Forte di Asprinio Attn: RzO
• Chef Patrick Broadhead of Max’s Grille
• Chef Matthew Danaher of Vic and Angelo's Italian Enoteca
• Chef Ernesto DeBlasi of Caffe Luna Rosa
• Chef Christopher Eagle of Cielo by Angela Hartnett
• Chef Bruce Feingold of DADA Restaurant
• Chef David Fisher of Vertical 114
• Chef Jamie Gulden of Set The Table
• Chef John Howe of Benvenuto Caterestaurant and Brooks Restaurant
• Chef Edivan Lazarin of Gaucho Rodizio
• Chef Peter Masiello of Bova Ristorante
• Chef Stan McKay of Morton's The Steakhouse
• Chef Angelo Morinelli of Cucina D'Angelo
• Chef Anthony Pizzo of Pranzo
• Chef Jennifer Reed of Café Boulud
• Chef Susie Stallings of Susie's Scrumptious Sweets, Inc.
• Chef Holger Struett of Chops Lobster Bar
• Chef John Suley of Café Joley
• Chef Mark Uffer of Big City Tavern
• Chef Pierre Viau of Old Town Tavern

http://www.marchofdimes.com/florida/5678_25224.asp

[lulamishka]

Hotel InterContinental Miami
Thursday, October 25, 2007
VIP Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Event Begins: 7:30 p.m.
For more information on sponsorship packages or tickets please call Carmen Arus at (305) 477-1192 or carus@marchofdimes.com.

Considered one of South Florida’s premier annual food and wine charity events, the Signature Chefs & Wine Extravaganza presented by Miccosukee Resort & Gaming will pull out all the stops for its glorious ten-year anniversary celebration. The event offers gourmets and wine connoisseurs the opportunity to sample from some of the area’s best restaurants, mingle with local celebrity chefs, taste incredible wines, and bid on an array of fabulous auction items.

During the event, the Guardian Angels of the Jackson Memorial Foundation will be honored for their tireless efforts on behalf of children. Guests also enjoy exclusive door prizes, music from members of the New World Symphony, and a lively after-hours dessert and dance with live music. This year's event image, “La Chef," is generously donated by local artist Tony Mendoza.

Chefs confirmed to join Celebrity Emcee, Jackie Nespral of NBC 6, Chef Founder Chef Allen Susser of Chef Allen's, Lead Chef Cindy Hutson of Ortanique on the Mile and Presenting Chef Jose D. Rios of Miccosukee Resort & Gaming will be:

Chef Patrick Duff of Acqua at the Four Seasons Hotel,
Chef Michael Gilligan of Atrio Restaurant at Conrad Miami,
Chef Clay Conley of Azul,
Chef Willy Hernandez of Caramelo Restaurant,
Chef Jesse Souza of Chispa Restaurant & Bar,
Chef Alex Patout of Christabelle’s Quarter,
Chef George Fistrovich of Cioppino at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne,
Chef Giancarla Bodoni of Escopazzo,
the chef of David Bouley Evolution,
Chef Hiro Terada of Doraku,
Chef Tom Azar of Emeril’s Miami Beach,
Chef Ryan Delré of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar,
Chef Jorge Montes and Chef Andres Alarcon of Gourmet Creations,
Chef Michael Jacobs of Grass restaurant & Lounge,
Chef Alexander Feher of InterContinental Miami,
Chef Andre Bienvenu of Joe’s Stone Crab,
Chef Alberto Cabrera of Karu&Y,
Chef Jean Paul Desmaison of La Cofradia,
Chef Alberto Fuentes of Macchiato Boutique Restaurant,
Chef Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink,
Chef Kurtis Jantz of Neomi’s Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort,
Chef Dewey LoSasso of North One 10 Restaurant,
Chef Philippe Ruiz of Palme d’Or of The Biltmore,
the chef of Preston’s at the Loews Miami Beach,
Chef Andrea Curto-Randazzo and Chef Frank Randazzo of Talula,
Chef Jeff McInnis of The Dilido Beach Club at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach,
Chef Jacob Durham of The Food Gang,
Chef Sean Bernal of The Oceanaire,
Chef Tim Andriola of Timo Restaurant,
Chef Jan Jorgensen of Two Chefs Restaurant,
Chef Dominique Beckers of We Take the Cake, and
Chef Michael Bloise of Wish at The Hotel.

http://www.marchofdimes.com/florida/5678_25469.asp


Dayum that was quite a list!

[lulamishka]

My bad, you Ft. Lauderdale peeps also get some March of Dimes love. But there's not much info about the event up atm.

Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa
Thursday, October 18, 2007
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Jacquie Nicholson at (954) 772-2290 or jnicholson@marchofdimes.com

The Annual Signature Chefs and Wine Extravaganza is a premier fundraising event featuring the best chefs from Fort Lauderdale's finest restaurants offering samplings of their signature dishes, accompanied by a tasting of wines and spirits from the finest producers in the world.

http://www.marchofdimes.com/florida/5678_25933.asp

[JMT]

Originally Posted by lulamishka

Join Chairs Mercedes and Peter Mottek...

good people. they are family friends.

nice list of restaurants.

[macboy]

$100 for Palm Beach and Broward, $150 for Miami.

I'm almost tempted to go to the Boca event because I've eaten at only two of those restaurants before. But then again, I'm lazy. :P