Greater Fort Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival Returns

Eat and drink your way around Greater Fort Lauderdale as more than 100 local restaurants, wineries, breweries and spirit brands represent Broward’s vibrant dining scene. The second annual event, from Mar. 18-22, has chosen Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital as its charitable partner, donating a portion of all proceeds to their foundation.

Here’s this year’s lineup. Buy tickets at Greater Fort Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival.

Cocktail Confidential: A Spirited Affair
WHAT: Signature cocktails and bites
WHEN: Wed., Mar. 18
WHERE: Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery - 115 NW 6th St.

Catch the Love Dinners
WHAT: Romantic dinners throughout the county
WHEN: Thur., Mar. 19
WHERE: Mastro’s Ocean Club in Fort Lauderdale, Sardelli Italian Steakhouse in Hollywood, Capriccio’s Ristorante in Pembroke Pines and Café Maxx in Pompano Beach

GFL on the Rise: An Elevated Culinary Experience
WHAT: Take in 180-degree oceanfront view while trying bites from culinary stars.
WHEN: Fri., Mar. 20
WHERE: The Atlantic Hotel & Spa, Ocean View Terrace

Grand Tasting with Live Cooking Demonstrations
WHAT: Tastings, chef demonstrations, cooking demos, live music and more.
WHEN: Sat., Mar. 21
WHERE: ArtsPark Hollywood

Family Day & Food Drive presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
WHAT: Bring the family, chairs and blankets for a toy drive that benefits Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. This free event includes live entertainment, a JDCH Kid’s Zone, kid friendly activities (culinary and non-culinary), food trucks and cocktail bars.
WHEN: Sun., Mar. 22
WHERE: ArtsPark Hollywood