Hallandale Beach Hosts Celebrity Chef Dinner and Food & Groove Events

The outings are part of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

The City of Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is hosting the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) Hallandale Beach Event Series on Friday, Feb. 23, and Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. It’s a much-anticipated event that showcases the city’s diverse food scene, culture, and art. The Celebrity Chef Dinner from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Feb. 23 at KAO Bar & Grill is the perfect way to kick off the weekend. It features celebrity chefs Chris Valdes and Georgina Sulle, who will bring a unique blend of Caribbean and Argentine flavors for a one-of-a-kind dinner experience. The restaurant is a two-story, unique concept of a shipping container restaurant hand-painted by artist Falopapas. The tickets for the dinner are $225 per person.

The Food & Groove: A Wine, Food, and Art Experience from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 at Pegasus Park at Gulfstream Village is a Festival of Lights-themed event that will highlight local art, music, interactive entertainment, and local restaurants. Celebrated chefs will showcase creative international cuisines inspired by Turkey, Spain, and Italy. The event will also have Kosher and vegan options. Bundle tickets are available for $225 per person for attendees who plan to attend both the Celebrity Chef Dinner on February 23 at KAO Bar & Grill (11 NE 1st Avenue) and Food & Groove on February 24 at Pegasus Park at Gulfstream Village (901 S. Federal Highway). Individual tickets to Food & Groove may be purchased for $75 per person.

Attendees must be 21 or older to attend either event. Uber and Lyft ridesharing discount codes are also available for both events. Discount codes and information are available on the Hallandale Beach Event Series website.

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