Put together to dive into the world of cooking because the Go to Lauderdale Meals & Wine Pageant (VLFWF) pronounces its thrilling array of culinary lessons and seminars for the 2025 occasion. Going down from Jan. 13 to Jan. 19, each meals lovers and aspiring cooks are welcome to find a various vary of flavors, cooking strategies and wine pairings led by famend cooks and consultants. These hands-on lessons add an thrilling dimension to the pageant’s already dynamic lineup of signature occasions, comparable to grand tastings, cooking demonstrations, and competitions, making certain an enticing week of culinary exploration.
The VLFWF is dedicated to highlighting Larger Fort Lauderdale’s numerous and progressive meals scene; this yr’s culinary lessons mirror that dedication. Whether or not studying farmhouse-style cooking, perfecting the artwork of constructing ramen, or discovering the perfect wine pairings, there’s one thing for each style and ability degree. The lineup for this yr options a mixture of native and nationwide expertise, together with a number of superstar cooks who will share their experience.
Chef Nancy Fuller, a pageant headliner, begins the culinary lessons together with her Farmhouse Guidelines session, the place attendees will study to create heartwarming, farmhouse-style meals. Chef Jason Smith, identified for his Southern aptitude, leads the Nation Bling Cooking class, providing friends a style of the South with a up to date twist. Chef Jorge Montes, a neighborhood favourite, hosts two lessons – one on the Flavors of Spain and the opposite on French Cookery, permitting attendees to discover two of the world’s most celebrated cuisines. The Artwork of Ramen class with Cooks Alex Kuk and Diego Ng guarantees to be a enjoyable event, particularly for these desirous to study the intricacies of crafting the proper bowl of ramen. With ramen’s rising reputation within the culinary world, this class provides a novel alternative to delve into the broth-based artwork of Japanese delicacies.
“We need to give our attendees the chance to study from the most effective within the trade, and the culinary lessons are the proper manner to do this,” says Phil Marro, co-founder of the pageant. “Whether or not you’re studying to pair wines or mastering a brand new cooking approach, these lessons will give you abilities you’ll be able to carry into your personal kitchen.”
The pageant’s fundamental occasions spotlight Broward County’s numerous foods and drinks scene. It begins on Jan. 15 with Bar Battle!, a full of life mixologist competitors, adopted by Wok’ n Roll on Jan. 16, that includes Asian-inspired dishes and dwell music. On Jan. 17, BBQ on the Seashore with Chef Jason Smith presents Southern-style barbecue and a pitmaster competitors. The pageant’s spotlight, the Grand Tasting on Jan. 18, provides over 100 tastings, superstar chef demos, and dwell leisure. The pageant wraps up with the family-friendly Picnic within the Park on Jan. 19.
Attendees won’t solely take pleasure in scrumptious meals but additionally have the chance to help a charitable trigger. The VLFWF is devoted to giving again to the neighborhood by donating all proceeds to Joe DiMaggio Youngsters’s Hospital. This partnership demonstrates the pageant’s dedication to creating a constructive distinction in the area people, and each ticket buy will contribute to this worthy trigger.
The complete schedule of lessons, seminars, and signature occasions might be discovered on the pageant’s web site at VLFoodWine.com. Tickets for lessons can be found for buy on Eventbrite.
