The #VLFWF Dining Series presented by PNC Bank is a curated, chef-driven series of intimate dining experiences with some of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s culinary stars, as well as some of the most celebrated chefs from around the world!  Innovative dishes, with interesting wines and creative cocktails shine as the chefs get out of their comfort zone to create a memorable dining experience for all in attendance.  Just like the entirety of festival week, these experiences benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Opening Night Dinner at Heritage with Chef Rino Cerbone

Opening Night Dinner at Heritage
with Chef Rino Cerbone

January 19 at 7:00pm

at Heritage

$225/person

Collab Dinner at Maass with Asador Bastian

Collaboration Dinner at MAASS with Asador Bastian
featuring Chef Ryan Ratino, Chef Doug Psaltis and Chef David Brito

January 20 at 7pm

at MAASS

$345/person

Collaboration Dinner at Ukiah with Macchialina

Collaboration Dinner at Ukiah with Macchialina
featuring Chef Michael Lewis and Chef Michael Pirolo

January 20 with Seatings at 6pm and 8pm

at Ukiah

$195/person

26 Degree Brewing Founder's Dinner

26 Degree Brewing Founder's Dinner
with Co-Founders Yonathan Ghersi, Oscar Oliwkowicz and Chef Fergus Conneely

January 20 at 7pm

at 26 Degree Brewing

$99/person

Collaboration Dinner at Evelyn's Fort Lauderdale

Collaboration Dinner at Evelyn's with Auro
featuring Chef Brandon Salomon and Chef Rogelio Garcia

January 21 at 7pm

at Evelyn’s

$250/person

Chef David MacLennan
Chef Brad Phillips
Chef Pushkar Marathe
Chef Dean James Max

Collaboration Dinner at Even Keel with Stage Kitchen & Bar and DJM Restaurants
featuring Chef David MacLennan, Chef Brad Phillips, Chef Pushkar Marathe and Chef Dean James Max

January 21 at 7:00pm

at Even Keel – Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

$175/person

Union Wilton Manors
Apt 9f Wilton Manors
Chef Christie Tenaud
Roberto Colombi
Carol Moran
Nancy Goldwin

Collaboration Dinner at Union Kitchen + Bar with Apt 9f
featuring Chef Christie Tenaud, Roberto Colombi, Carol Moran and Nancy Goldwin

January 21 at 7:00pm

at Union Kitchen + Bar

$150/person

Chef Alex Kuk
Chef Clarice Lam
Chef Lordfer Lalicon
Chef Diego Ng

Collaboration Dinner at Wan's with Kaya and Temple Street Eatery
featuring Chef Alex Kuk, Chef Clarice Lam, Chef Lordfer Lalicon and Chef Diego Ng

January 21 at 7:00pm

at Wan’s

$150/person

Chef Daniel Ganem
Daniel's A Florida Steakhouse

Darioush Wine Dinner at Daniel's
featuring Chef Daniel Ganem

January 22 at 7:00pm

at Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse

$345/person

2026 Calusso Dinner

Collaboration Dinner at Calusso with Mamani
featuring Chef Jonathan Kaiser and Chef Christophe De Lellis

January 22 at 7:00pm

at Calusso

$295/person

Chef Samuel Woods
Chef Craig brown
Chef Owen Henrey

Collaboration Dinner at Steelpan with The Rabbit Hole
featuring Chef Craig Brown, Chef Owen Henrey and Chef Samuel Woods

January 25 at 6:00pm

at Steelpan

$150/person