Museum of Discovery and Science’s 28th anniversary Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration

The 28th anniversary 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.

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 exclusive beverage sponsor Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. A variety of craft beers will flow from Florida favorite breweries and beyond courtesy of Gold Coast Beverage in the Beer Garden. VIP ticketholders will have early access 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, La Mexicana Taco Bar, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Red Chair Catering, Seasons 52, 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.

Major sponsors of MODS’ 28th anniversary Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration are Bank of America (Presenting Sponsor); JM Lexus (Grand Arrival Sponsor); Doubletime Digital (Exclusive Print Sponsor); Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Exclusive Beverage Sponsor); Gold Coast Beverage (Beer Sponsor); Centuric (VIP Wristbands Sponsor); M. Austin & Christine Forman, DEX Imaging, Grant Thornton and JM Family Enterprises (Valet Sponsors); Anita & Ralph Byer and BankUnited (Silent Auctions Sponsors); Amazon, Berkowitz Pollack Brant, Blue Compass, CTS Engines, FPL, Gunster, Joe Cox & Jeremy Collette, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, R2Squared, Ron Book, Truist, WSVN and UKG (Platinum Sponsors); 5/3 Bank, ABA Centers of Florida, Brightstar Credit Union, Broward Health, Chip LaMarca, Dawn DesRochers, Debra Hixon, Greenberg Traurig, Greenspoon Marder, P.A., IKEA, Lochrie & Chakas, P.A., M&T Bank, PNC Bank and Truly Nolen (Grand Tasting Hosts).

Ticket prices for MODS’ 28th anniversary 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. Visit mods.org/event/28th-annual-wine-spirits-and-culinary-celebration/ to purchase tickets.