Fun Foodie News
National Peking Duck Day: Thursday, Jan. 18
- Pay homage to the classic Asian dish at David Grutman’s Komodo, a hotspot for Southeast Asian cuisine and celebrity sightings in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, where it has gained an Instagrammable reputation. Another Miami hotpot, Jaya at the Setai, serves its Peking Duck with steamed pancakes, scallions, cucumber and bean sauce. The best part of the dish: rolling the succulent duck into a wrap.
Friday, Jan. 19
Performances
The Bridges of Madison County
- The Tony-Award winning musical tells the story of Iowa housewife Francesca Johnson and her life-changing, four-day whirlwind romance with traveling photographer Robert Kincaid.
- When: 7:30 p.m. (11 more shows through Feb. 4)
- Where: Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Sports
Florida Panthers vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- When: 7:30 p.m.
- Where: BB&T Center
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Saturday, Jan. 20
For the Foodies
Snout to Tail
- TRP Taste—an intimate 24-seat venue built around a rotating, ever-evolving schedule of unique culinary experiences from The Restaurant People (TRP, pictured)—is kicking off 2018 with an lineup of fresh, unique culinary experiences sure to satiate the senses and satisfy all tastes.
- The first, Snout to Tail, is an eight-course event featuring TRP Taste Executive Chef Chris Miracolo’s favorite pork creations. It will embrace the no-nonsense, no-waste, new-cuts-of-meat food trends for 2018.
- Seating is limited, and reservations for all TRP Taste experiences are required.
- When: 6:30 p.m.
- Price: $125 per person, with cocktails and beverages for purchase
- Where: 1 W. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale
Festivals
FLIPANY Fun Run
- An effort to advocate for healthier communities, this event includes a 5K and 10K run, paddle boarding, natural juice bar, kids activities, health fair and more. Hosts of the LITE 101.5 FM morning show will co-host, and the Miami Heat dancers will kick off a flash mob.
- When: 7:30–10:30 a.m.
- Where: Hollywood North Beach Park
Family Fun Day at Orchard Supply Hardware
- The home improvement store will host a “Family Fun Day” in support of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. It will feature a kids archaeological dig, plus live pottery and Seminole artist demonstrations.
- When: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Where: Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (219 SW Second Ave.)
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Sunday, Jan. 21
Performances
The Edwards Twins
- Las Vegas’ renowned celebrity impersonators (and twin brothers) present an evening with Cher, Elton John, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand and more.
- When: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- Where: Broward Center for the Performing Arts
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Upcoming
For the Foodies
TRP Taste presents: Revolución Tequila Dinner
- The four-course dinner will highlight the entire line of Tequila Revolución, paired with dishes by executive chef Chris Miracolo.
- When: Jan. 24, 7:30–10:30 p.m.
- Price: $79 per person, plus tax and gratuity
- Where: 1 W. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale
