“This event is a staple of Fort Lauderdale, and we cannot wait to celebrate our vibrant and diverse culinary community,” Bob Pallay says, Director of Food & Beverage with the Riverside Hotel. “And more importantly, this event raises money to support the Lung Association at a time when lung health is more important than ever.”

Money raised at the Las Olas Wine & Food Festival will fund the American Lung Association’s efforts to defeat lung cancer, improve air quality, reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families, and eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases.

“Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is honored to be a part of the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival in 2023 and values the partnership we’ve established with the Lung Association throughout the years,” Riley Burke says, Senior Director of Trade Development with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “With our amazing wineries and spirits partners, we are able to contribute to this spectacular consumer experience and bring the community together for one memorable night.”

The Las Olas Wine and Food Festival will occur from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, April 21. General admission tickets are $150. Guests looking for additional interactive entertainment can purchase a VIP ticket for the VIP Kick-Off Party hosted by FPL and Amerant. The VIP Ticket is an additional $50 add-on to general admission and must be purchased with a LOWFF general admission ticket.

To learn more and purchase tickets, visit LasOlasWFF.com. 

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Wanting restaurant guests to enjoy their meal and camaraderie with friends and family, Vinya Wine is spearheading an initiative to encourage patrons to enjoy a sip of wine with friends or family on National No Phone Day. Organized by Allegra Angelo, Vinya Wine partner and sommelier, Tuesday, April 18 has been declared No Phone Day, with 2023 as its inaugural year. 

“I started this initiative because we could all use a mental break from our phones,” Angelo says. “From now on, April 18 is a day to celebrate that. It’s a day to work on a special project, catch up with an old friend, or take a long quiet walk. I encourage everyone to leave their phone at home (for a bit) and feel a world of difference.”

To celebrate, Vinya Wine has partnered with some of Miami’s top culinary concepts, along with the wine brands La Fête Rosé and Studio Rosé by Miraval. On Tuesday, April 18, guests can visit various restaurants between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to enjoy a complimentary glass of Provence rosé by booking a reservation at a participating restaurant and saying “Leave Your Phone at Home” to the manager or host/hostess upon arrival. Complimentary glasses of rosé are limited to the first twenty “no phone” guests at each participating restaurant.

Participating restaurants include Casa Mariano, Vinya Table, Vinya Wine & Market, Harry’s Pizzeria Coconut Grove, Michael’s Genuine, Macchialina, Café La Trova, HuaHua’s Taqueria, Patio Isola and Casa Isola.

For more information about National No Phone Day, please visit Nationaldayarchives.com/day/national-no-phone-day/.

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However, the party doesn’t have to end when the last act leaves the stage. The W Hotel’s Living Room venue will feature an all-night party featuring Lane Braden and The Tailgate Shakedown Band performing festival hits. The post-Tourtuga party begins at 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 and will feature VIP bottle service till 2 a.m.

To RSVP, visit https://tortugaafterparty.eventbrite.com

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Throughout April, the Foundation will honor the autism community by flying “Accept Without Limits” flags on Las Olas Boulevard from SE 6th Avenue to SE 10th Avenue and on the Water Taxis in Fort Lauderdale. The Foundation is also introducing a new “Drink Blue” campaign partnering with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, La Adelita Tequila and Treasury Wine Estates. Local restaurants are participating by offering drink specials, with proceeds from the campaign being donated to the Foundation. 

On Sunday, April 23, the Dan Marino Foundation Autism Awareness Month Family Sunday will be held on The Lawn at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach. Families are invited to autism-friendly entertainment, including music, interactive performances, refreshments and life-size games such as chess, Connect 4 and more. The Marketplace showcases nonprofit community partners who will offer information on their services and local resources. 

Dan and Claire Marino created the nonprofit organization after their son, Michael, was diagnosed with autism in 1992. Its mission is to “empower individuals with autism and other diverse abilities.” Among its unique and impactful initiatives are the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Outpatient Center, the Marino Autism Research Institute, Marino Adapted Aquatics and the Marino Campus postsecondary school. Utilizing technology as a development tool, the Foundation is at the forefront of initiating award-winning technologies. It uses virtual and mixed reality to support individuals in employment and social skills that lead to independence and a brighter future. 

For more information about the Foundation, please visit Danmarinofoundation.org and Marinocampus.org.

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Attractions

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Nestled in the heart of the Everglades on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is home to more than 200,000 unique artifacts and archival items. Step inside to learn about the Seminole people and experience their rich cultural and historical ties to the Southeast and Florida.

African American Research Library and Cultural Center The African American Research Library and Cultural Center is a focal point in Fort Lauderdale’s historically Black Sistrunk neighborhood. The 60,000-square-foot public library opened in 2002 and is extraordinary for the quantity and rarity of books on Black history and culture and for the books written by authors of African American descent.

Black heritage tours

Whether you opt for a private guided heritage driving tour, a group experience, or a leisurely, self-guided neighborhood walk, these customized tours, which are now presented year-round, offer fascinating insights and anecdotes.

Blanche Ely House Museum 

The former home of renowned educators Blanche and Joseph Ely is the Blanche Ely House Museum, which has been lovingly restored and is now a thriving venue showcasing the significant social and cultural milestones of Pompano Beach’s Northwest Community. The museum also serves as an active cultural hub offering various artmaking and storytelling workshops.

Everglades Holiday Park

Ready to glide through one of the most distinct ecosystems in the world? You can with an exhilarating airboat ride at Everglades Holiday Park, where you’ll get an up-close look at the unparalleled wildlife and beauty of the Everglades.

Island SPACE Caribbean Museum Located in Plantation

Island SPACE is the nation’s only Caribbean heritage museum. With almost half of Greater Fort Lauderdale identifying as Caribbean American, this cultural treasure elevates the profile of Caribbean art, history and culture in every form while paying tribute to native Caribbean artists who have been displaced and now call South Florida home.

Historic Ali Cultural Center

If you’re passionate about public visual art exhibits and performances reflecting the heritage of Pompano’s African American community, visiting the Historic Ali Cultural Arts Center is a must. There’s also something special for history buffs at the Ely Educational Museum. Located in the former home of Pompano educator and civic pioneer Blanche Ely, it contains archives of research material on education during the years of segregation.

Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library 

One of the largest gay archives and libraries in the United States is The Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library. This cultural and educational resource collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the culture of the LGBT+ community. It also serves as an epicenter of enlightenment to build bridges of cultural understanding in the LGBTQ community and beyond.

Festivals & Special Events

April 28, 2023

After a 14-year hiatus, four-time Latin GRAMMY winner and Brazilian musical icon, Djavan, returns to the United States to perform at the newly renovated The Parker.

Saturday, April 29, 2023 

The City of Margate will host the International Day Festival, a one-day festival highlighting the cultural diversity in the City of Margate. Held at the Margate Sports Complex, the free event will feature international music, dance, food, and vendors.

May 6, 2023 

Brazilian Voices, a sensory-inclusive performance, comes to the Broward Center for Performing Arts’ Abdo New River Room. The gentle, relaxing music invites young and adult audiences to join Brazilian Voices, an award-winning vocal group, in this interactive performance.

June 10, 2023 

The Fourth Annual FLoatarama LGBT+ flotilla returns as an official event of the Stonewall Pride Festival. A flotilla of decorated private and chartered boats with ticketed passengers will depart from Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale to cruise the New River and Intracoastal Waterway, followed by a festive Sailor’s Dance and pool party.

June 17, 2023 

The Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival is an annual LGBT+ celebration in Wilton Manors. The festival includes live music, vendors, a parade, and a street party. Stonewall Pride celebrates the historic Stonewall Riots and the start of the LGBT+ human rights movement and how it has shaped our community.

Where to Eat

Greater Fort Lauderdale is home to a smorgasbord of restaurants and eateries featuring a mouth-watering array of international cuisines like these: Experience authentic Indian cuisine at Bombay Darbar. This charming restaurant on bustling Las Olas Boulevard serves classic Indian dishes with vegetarian and vegan options and is open for lunch and dinner. With locations in Wilton Manors and now Coral Springs, Bravo Peruvian Kitchen serves Peru’s most treasured dishes made with authentic and fresh ingredients with a modern twist.

Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine in Sunrise is known for non-traditional, organic Jamaican fare and is only offered as takeout. Helmed by chef Anthony Rose, the kitchen cooks vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and traditional options.

Ready to be wowed? At Cleveland’s Old Fashion Ice Cream in Miramar, you will be after indulging in old-fashioned ice cream scoops in more than 50 different flavors, including a handful of vegan options served in a cup, sundae, or ice cream float. The shop’s founder, Cleveland Smith, has been making ice cream for nearly 40 years.

Located on Las Olas Boulevard is a modern Cuban restaurant with two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef-Partner, Guillermo Pernot, putting his spin on traditional and cuisine. At Cuba Libre, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into old Havana as this restaurant and rum bar celebrates and explores its Cuban heritage, flavors, music, art and traditions.

In Pembroke Pines, Islands in the Pines offers heaping servings of Jamaican goodness with fan favorites such as brown stew chicken, oxtail, cow foot and beans, and island soda favorites like Ting and D&G Soda.

Run by husband-and-wife duo Timon and Marissa Balloo, the Katherine Restaurant was crowned one of Eater’s 2022 top new restaurants. Chef Timon Balloo was also named one of the 16 Black chefs changing the food in America by The New York Times and most recently was honored as a 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist in the Best Chef: South category.

A favorite restaurant among locals is Lotus Chinese Kitchen. Great for takeout or dining in, this Asian kitchen has been serving a menu of classic dishes and Mandarin specialties for decades.

Located in Lauderhill, Tataki Asian Bistro serves sushi with a modern flair. The restaurant is popular with locals for its outstanding cuisine and excellent service from the friendly staff.

Indulge in comfort cuisines without all the guilt at The Rabbit Hole in Pompano Beach. The menu, which is entirely plant-based, offers dishes like vegan meatloaf, Southern barbecue platter, loaded quesadilla, and classic comfort sides like cornbread and macaroni and cheese. Chef and owner Samuel Woods and his business partner, Emmanuel George, also pair their meatless menu with an atmosphere dedicated to showcasing Black history and artists.

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Jack & Jill Center’s Young Professionals Network will host its annual charity bowling tournament from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, at Manor Lanes in Fort Lauderdale. The Team Pouncey Bowl for Change community event will feature a day of bowling, a live DJ, arcade games, a raffle, a full bar and more to raise funds for the nonprofit organization.

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) at Jack & Jill Center is a networking group of individuals ages 21 to 40 who are dedicated to serving their community. YPN provides community awareness, volunteer services, program assistance and financial support for Jack & Jill’s children and families.

Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education and family strengthening programs to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. It has served 26,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and range from $300 to $1,000. Individual tickets are available for $30 and registration for a team of six is $150. Registration includes two bowling games, shoe rental and one pitcher of beer per team.

To attend the event, tickets may be purchased at Jackandjillcenter.org/event/bowl2023/. To become a sponsor, please visit Jackandjillcenter.org/event/bowl2023/ or contact Taqwann “TQ” Fulton, business development manager, at tfulton@jackandjillcenter.org or 954.463.8772 ext. 217.

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“Our buns are a mix of a brioche and potato buns, and the beef patties are smashed and smoked blends of cuts,” Kauam says. Every single sauce is homemade and carefully selected and prepared. We take a lot of pride in our ingredients.”

The menu features four signature burgers, including the Gutenburg Burger with a double patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, diced onion, and house-made pickles, topped with special sauce. Other options include the Goat Cheese and Wild Mushroom Burger, topped with crispy onion and aioli, and the Guten Belly of slow-cooked and caramelized pork belly, slaw, pickles and bourbon fig barbeque sauce. For the brunch lover, enjoy the Egg and Truffle with a beef patty, fried egg and American cheese with truffle fries.

Gutenberg also offers a vegan plant-based burger, hot dogs, kids’ selections, and a dessert menu of delicious milkshakes. Time Out Market Miami is located at 1601 Drexel Ave. in Miami Beach. 

Photo credit: Gutenburg

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During past events, Häagen-Dazs at Gulfstream Park Village has served over 4,225 scoops and was the No. 1 store in the U.S. to participate in Free Cone Day. This year, the Gulfstream Park shop is the only store in the country to offer the promotion.

To RSVP for Free Cone Day and be entered to win a $200 Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Party, please visit https://gulfstreampark.com/promotion/free-cone-day-at-haagen-dazs/.

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Featured artists throughout the South Florida community include Manny Mendez, Jeana Lindo, Steven Sanchez, Holly Forbes and many more. Emmy-nominated Impact Artist Alexander Star and youth from The Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network will also perform.

Funds raised from the event will help people within the South Florida mental health community living with mental health challenges, and their families/caregivers, by providing education, support and advocacy.

Tickets for adults (ages 13+) are $25 and tickets for youth (ages 3 to 12) are $15. To purchase tickets, please visit Eventbrite.com/e/nami-broward-2nd-annual-artful-minds-event-tickets-525131782297. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Loren Carrillo at loren.namibroward@gmail.com.

NAMI is a grassroots organization for individuals with severe mental illness, their family members, caregivers and friends. NAMI Broward County is affiliated with NAMI Florida, Inc., which includes more than 30 local affiliates and 2,000 members across the State. Its mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals and their families affected by mental illness through education, support and advocacy.

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