The Clambake hosted by Emeril Lagasse and Jorge Ramos catered to a sold out crowd who sipped and sampled some of South Florida’s finest seafood from local restaurants. The Sky Deck on the 6th-floor of the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach provided the ideal venue to the Crave Greater Fort Lauderdale event. Now in its third year, the Crave eleven part series run in conjunction with the 17th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival. This year, the events span the week of February 21-25, 2018 and take place at various locations around the city. Each event has its own unique theme highlighting the culinary talents of renowned chefs and leaders in the hospitality industry http://sobewff.org/
Guests mingled through the open reception area visiting a variety of local vendors and tasting their seafood inspired signature dishes. Emeril Lagasse invited attendees to try a taste of The Big Easy with a popular dish from his New Orleans location, Ora King Salmon “Stuffies,” made with Quahog, Chourice, and Molho Cru. Executive Chef, Jorge Ramos showcased his highly inventive Pork & Clams dish that he proudly serves at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach. Paul, Fort Lauderdale resident commented about the festivities, “As I cruised from table to table I noticed that there were a lot of great flavors to try. It was a beautiful evening filled with great food and drink all for a good cause.” In fact, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival whose motto is, “Eat.Drink.Educate” has raised more than $26 million to date towards educating future talent in the hospitality industry. http://sobewff.org/event-type/crave-ftl/
The Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, which will be celebrating its two year anniversary in June 2018 was the perfect backdrop to this memorable evening. This exclusive property provides guests with elite amenities and a prime location, only steps away from pristine Fort Lauderdale Beach. The hotel and resort boasts breathtaking panoramic views as well as 290 all-suite accommodations that feature peerless design, a gourmet kitchen, an Italian marble bathroom with deep-soaking tub and separate shower, as well as a balcony or terrace. The Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach has been declared “the new beacon of luxury” for its paramount service, elegant atmosphere and unprecedented hospitality. http://stayinspired.com/fort-lauderdale/
