Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s premier gourmet fundraiser returns to dazzle and delight palates on Friday, March 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., as the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) hosts its 27th annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration. Foodies and philanthropists will 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.
“Once again, we are gearing up for an exceptional evening of fine wine, spirits, gourmet creations and great company to benefit MODS’ innovative, educational and inspiring STEM-based programming,” said Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO of MODS. “We are grateful to our long-standing partners at Bank of America, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, supporting sponsors, and dedicated team for bringing this 27th delectable 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 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 our Beer Garden.
This year’s restaurant participants include Lobster Bar Sea Grille, Another Fare to Remember, CrepeMaker, Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, John Knox Village, Nikki’s Foods, Ann Marie’s Pizza and Wine, Baoshi Food Hall + Bar, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Ten Palms Restaurant at Gulfstream Park, Zona Fresca and more.
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 is committed to supporting MODS’ community programs, exhibits and outreach through its ongoing sponsorship of the 27th Annual Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration,” said Lori Chevy, president, Bank of America Fort Lauderdale. “MODS is an integral part of South Florida’s educational landscape and we’re pleased to do our part to help fund initiatives that allow underserved members of our Broward County community to experience the joy of discovery and learning.”
Ticket prices for MODS’ 27th 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. Now through February 9, guests can save 10% on early bird individual VIP Platinum and individual Grand Tasting tickets by using the code “early10” at checkout at modsevents.org.
For sponsorship opportunities or additional information, contact Hillary Wallace at 954.713.0918 or hillary.wallace@mods.org.
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Guests to the Museum of Discovery and Science’s 27th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration on March 8 will enjoy the best of South Florida’s restaurants and international spirits to benefit MODS’ mission of connecting people to inspiring science.
Rock N Roll Tequila at Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration at the Museum of Discovery and Science
An epicurean evening of sumptuous main bites, spirits and desserts is on the menu at the Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration at the Museum of Discovery and Science on March 8. The special event benefits the museum’s mission of connecting people to inspiring science.
John Knox Village at the Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration at the Museum of Discovery and Science.
Lis Castella, Jenny de Borja, Angie Davis, Chase Bowman, Jamie Hagar & Jenna Goenaga enjoy last year’s Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration at the Museum of Discovery and Science.
All photos courtesy of the Museum of Discovery and Science
