The 28th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration, downtown Fort Lauderdale’s premier gourmet fundraiser, moves to Friday, October 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). It’s a banner year for fine food and spirits as gastronomes and philanthropists will have an opportunity to enjoy the best of South Florida’s restaurants and international spirits during this epicurean evening to benefit MODS’ mission of connecting people to inspiring science.
“We are delighted to welcome back the South Florida community for this unprecedented second opportunity this year to enjoy even more fine wine, spirits and gourmet creations with flavors from top tier restaurants,” said Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO of MODS. “Moving forward, foodies can mark their calendars for this exceptional event to benefit MODS’. Innovative, educational and inspiring STEM-based programming will be held annually in the fall. We’d like to thank Bank of America, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits and our incredible network of supporting sponsors and culinary partners, for helping us bring this celebration to life.”
The event’s legendary Grand Tasting will feature scrumptious bites, small plates and desserts from more than 30 of South Florida’s leading restaurants and a sampling of more than 50 wines and spirited libations courtesy of our exclusive beverage sponsor, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. A variety of craft beers will flow from Florida’s favorite breweries and beyond courtesy of Gold Coast Beverage in the Beer Garden. VIP ticketholders will have early access starting at 5:30 p.m. to sample the incredible array of offerings.
This edition’s restaurant participants include both returning and new experiences to choose from: Another Fare to Remember, Arc Broward, B & D Trap (BBQ), The Cake Lovers, Chez Gourmet, CrepeMaker, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, Frank Pepe Pizzeria of Plantation, Fresh Kitchen, Hoffman’s Chocolates, JC Beans Café, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Dick’s Last Resort, La Mexicana Taco Bar, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Oceanic, Red Chair Catering, Seasons 52, Swirl Wine Bistro, Tarpon River Brewing, Tasteful Thoughts, Union Kitchen & Bar, and more to be announced.
Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on an array of luxury items including travel getaways, local entertainment packages, celebrity sports memorabilia, and more during the silent auction.
“Bank of America believes that investing in science and education has a positive impact on our lives and the Broward County community,” said Lori Chevy, president, Bank of America Fort Lauderdale. “By supporting MODS’ community programs, exhibits and outreach through sponsorship of the 28th Annual Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration, we are helping to ensure everyone has access to the best of South Florida’s culture.”
Major sponsors of MODS’ 28th Annual Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration are Bank of America (Presenting Sponsor); Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Exclusive Beverage Sponsor); Gold Coast Beverage (Beer Sponsor); Doubletime Digital (Exclusive Print Sponsor); Stiles (Bar Sponsor); JM Lexus (Grand Arrival Sponsor); Centuric (VIP Wristbands Sponsor); Brown & Brown, M. Austin & Christine Forman, DEX Imaging, Grant Thornton (Valet Sponsors); Anita & Ralph Byer and BankUnited (Silent Auctions Sponsors); Yelp (Registration Sponsor); Amazon, Berkowitz Pollack Brant, Blue Compass, CTS Engines, FPL, Flynn Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo, Greenberg Traurig, Gunster, JM Family Enterprises, Joe Cox & Jeremy Collette, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Leo Goodwin Foundation, R2 Squared, Rick Case Automotive Group, Ron Book, Truist, UKG and WSVN (Platinum Sponsors); 5/3 Bank, ABA Centers of Florida, Brightstar Credit Union, Broward Health, Dawn DesRochers, Debra Hixon, Gus Gomez, GrayRobinson, Greenspoon Marder, P.A., IKEA, Chip LaMarca, Lochrie & Chakas, P.A., M&T Bank, McGriff, PNC Bank, South Florida Event Rental, Truly Nolen and Xpress DJs (Grand Tasting Hosts).
Ticket prices for MODS’ 28th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration are $300 for individual VIP Platinum tickets (which offer one-hour early admission) and $150 for individual Grand Tasting tickets (general entry at 6:30 p.m.). Parties of 12 receive a reduced rate of $2,850 for VIP Platinum and parties of 10 receive a reduced rate of $1,100 for the Grand Tasting Host package. To purchase tickets, please visit mods.org/2024wine.
