Las Olas Wine and Food Festival: Food and Drink Lineup Announced for April 25 Event

Bring your appetite! The food and drink lineup for the 29th annual Las Olas Wine and Food Festival is officially out. On Friday, April 25, guests will stroll along the four-block-takeover of Las Olas Boulevard, sampling culinary delights from nearly 50 of South Florida’s best restaurants and more than 200 sips from around the globe. Even better? Proceeds support the American Lung Association’s mission, funding research into new treatments and cures, programs and services that save lives. 

“Each year, the Las Olas Wine & Food Festival brings our vibrant community together for one unforgettable night filled with fantastic food, best-in-class wines and spirits and dancing under the stars. It’s become a Fort Lauderdale institution with good cause,” said Andrea Eastaugh, member of the Lung Association’s South Florida Leadership Board. “Thank you to Southern Glazer’s for returning to serve as our exclusive wine and spirits sponsor, to our restaurant partners, local businesses and, of course, our attendees. This event supports the American Lung Association’s lifesaving work—and we get to have a great time while doing good. Let’s toast to that!”

This year marks Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits’ (Southern Glazer’s)—the preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—third year as the exclusive wine and spirits provider for the festival. It is pleased to share a sneak peak of the following brand activations:

• Aperol – Aperol is the Italian aperitivo known globally for its iconic orange hue and delicious bittersweet taste. You may recognize it for its signature cocktail that takes over summer, the Aperol Spritz; the perfect bright and bubbly drink to cheers with friends all year long. Made with Aperol, prosecco and a splash of soda, the Aperol Spritz offers a fresh tasting balance of citrusy orange and zesty herbs, with a touch of sweetness and a light, sparkling finish—a must try!

• Espolón Tequila – Get ready for a marg summer with Espolòn Tequila. Spice it up, make it grand or keep it classic—we've got you covered, so come celebrate.

• Jim Beam – Jim Beam is getting ready for summer with the unveiling, Jim Beam Pineapple. This new expression blends the bold flavor of pineapple with signature smooth Kentucky straight bourbon—a fresh and flavorful take that adds a tropical piña twist to classic Southern traditions. -196 has become Suntory's best-selling canned RTD, since it launched in Japan in 2005, and is now entering the US market. Named after Suntory’s Freeze Crush Infusion Technology process, which freezes whole fruit in liquid nitrogen at -196 degrees Celsius, -196 captures whole full fruit flavor before infusing it with premium vodka and seltzer. This uniquely Japanese process delivers a truly new and different taste than what’s in the category today.

• Tito’s Handmade Vodka – Dreamed up and distilled in Austin, Texas, Tito’s Handmade Vodka is thrilled to join Las Olas Wine & Food Festival to serve up smooth cocktails. Nothing beats raising a glass with thousands of guests excited to pair a tasty sample from some of the best restaurants with a Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail. Cheers!

“Southern Glazer’s is proud of our longstanding support of the American Lung Association and the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival,” said Patrick Cassidy, Regional President, East Region for Southern Glazer’s. “The festival brings our community together, features the best of Broward’s restaurant scene and gives us an opportunity to showcase more than 200 wines and spirits from our world-class portfolio—all while raising money for an important cause. So, have an unforgettable night out with friends and loved ones and know that you’re supporting the American Lung Association’s work to save lives. It’s one of the best tickets in town—you can’t beat it.”

Nearly 50 restaurants—both longtime festival favorites and soon-to-be favorites—will be showcased on the Boulevard this year, with more being added. The current lineup features: 15th Street Fisheries, Abiaka Wood Fire Grill - Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Bae Korean Grill - Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Bombay Darbar, Catch & Cut, Charleston Coffee Roasters, Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine, The Den Sports Lounge, Desiignbyfood, Dick’s Last Resort, Dreams Come True Hospitality, El Vez, Even Keel, Federal, Fogo de Chao, Hatch Brunch, Hollywood Donut Factory, Hugh’s Catering, il Mulino, Jarana, Jerk Machine, La Macha Miami, La Mexicana Taco Bar, Livia Bar and Grill, Mac Bynum Concepts, Mitch’s Downtown Bagel Café, Naked Farmer, New River Café and Bakery, Oceanic at the Pompano Beach Pier, Old World Polish Deli, Petit en Bouche, Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen, Phuse Cream, The Private Sushi Chef, Shake Shack, The Restaurant People, Sixty Vines, Southern Eats Kitchen, Steak 954, Steelpan Kitchen and Bar - Sonesta Fort Lauderdale, Tabanero Holdings, LLC, Tamarindo Harbor Italian Bar & Grill, Timpano Las Olas, Treats & Eatz, Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab, Wild Sea on Las Olas and The Wilder.

Additional highlights include:

• Elevated Wine Garden – a premium wine experience perfect for wine aficionados and those curious to try premium brands curated by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and sponsored by Ombelle Fort Lauderdale.  The Wine Garden will include VIP premium tastings from 7 to 9 p.m., with general admission afterwards from 9 to 10:30 p.m.
• VIP Private Reception at the Riverside Hotel – an opportunity to kick off your festival experience with hors d’oeuvres, wine and an exclusive festival cocktail. Presented by Florida Power & Light and Amerant Bank. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Demesmin & Dover Block Party – the crowd-favorite is back with great music and dancing under the stars.
• Guests can hydrate between tasty sips and savory bites with a refreshing sparkling water from LaCroix, the festival’s official sparkling water.
• For a complete list of wine, spirit and restaurant partners visit LasOlasWFF.com/participants.

All proceeds fund the American Lung Association’s work serving the nearly 3.3 million Floridians living with lung disease, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer—the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. From researching new treatment and cures to tackling the youth vaping epidemic to protecting the air we all breathe, the Lung Association is helping people live healthier lives. Support for the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival deepens the organization’s impact. To join our local efforts, visit Lung.org/FL.

The Las Olas Wine and Food Festival will take place on Friday, April 25 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Las Olas Boulevard between SE 6th Ave and SE 11th Ave. Tickets are all-inclusive, with a VIP option available. For more details and to buy tickets, visit LasOlasWFF.com.

The Las Olas Wine and Food Festival is sponsored by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, The Las Olas Association, Blackstone Agency, the Las Olas Company, Memorial Cancer Institute, The  Swezy Foundation, Land Rover, Florida Power & Light, Demesmin and Dover Law Firm, Ombelle Fort Lauderdale, Cadillac, Related Group, Stephen’s Distributing Company, Abiaka at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Amerant Bank and LaCroix. The Riverside Hotel is the official hotel of the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival. Sun Sentinel Media Group and Greater Fort Lauderdale TravelHost Media Group are the festival’s media partners.