Embark On A Culinary Adventure - This January And February At Arc Culinary's Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen
January 15, 2025
Indulge in a journey of flavors this new year with Arc Culinary’s Chef Experience Dinners at the Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen. Ticket sales from every Chef Experience Dinner support Arc Broward’s mission of providing opportunities for Children and Adults with Disabilities and other life challenges to realize their full potential.
Turn up the heat with an intimate evening of authentic Argentine cuisine at Fire & Spice Asado: An Argentinian Fire-Grilled Feast on Saturday, January 18th at 7:00 p.m. The Four-Course Menu features: Empanada De rRs, with Ground Beef Seasoned with Latin Spices, Roasted Red Peppers, Onions, Smoked Paprika and Hard Boiled Eggs; Argentinian-style Chorizo served with Smoked Chimichurri Salsa Criolla and Crusty Bread; Grilled Skirt Steak served with Ensalada Rusa, Beet and Roasted Corn Salad and Fermented Chimichurri; and for Dessert, Dulce De Leche Jelly Roll, kisses of Meringue, and Créme Anglaise.
Discover the vibrant and creative world of plant-based cuisine at Planted: The Vegetarian Experience on Thursday, January 30th at 7:00 p.m. Guests will embark on a culinary adventure of bold flavors, beginning with Roasted Butternut Squash paired with Roasted Campari Tomatoes, Pan-Wilted Garlic Spinach, Fresh Basil, Artisan Ricotta Cheese, Toasted Pistachios, and firm Fried Tofu with a Green Basil Crema; mouthwatering Ponzu Wild Mushroom Crepe made with freshly-prepared Buckwheat stuffed with Gruyere Cheese, Sautéed Mushrooms, Spinach, Rosemary, Thyme, Shallots, Garlic Confit and White Wine finished with a Ponzu Glaze; Tagliolini with King Oyster Mushrooms, featuring Tagliolini Pasta in a Creamy Coconut and Saffron Sauce served with Seared Steamed King Oyster Mushrooms and touched with Pangrattato; and a Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, Candied Pecans and Carrot Crisps.
Celebrate love with a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at Valentine’s Aphrodisiac Experience on Friday, February 14th at 7:00 p.m. Indulge in decadent flavors beginning with Shrimp Tempura featuring Fresh Jumbo Key West Shrimp lightly battered and fried, in a Mixed Herb Butter, served with a trio of dipping sauces including Korean Chili,Pponzu, and Miso Glaze; Fresh Scallops, featuring Pan-Seared Scallops with a Parsnip and Potato Purée, finished with Black Truffle Pearls; Tortellini Di Aragosta, Fresh Lobster Tortellini served with a sauce made with simmering Onions, Celery, Peppercorns and Lobster Shells topped with Pangrattato and Fresh Basil Oil; and a dessert trio featuring Flourless Chocolate Cake in a Dark Cherry Sauce, Strawberry Mousse with White Chocolate accents and a Raspberry Cream Puff.
Dive into the bold, hearty flavors of Louisiana at New Orleans Cajun Night on Thursday, February 27th at 7:00 p.m. Guests can enjoy a feast inspired by the bayou beginning with Crawfish Rolls with Louisiana Crawfish in a Creamy Dressing with a hint of smoke and Cajun Seasoning on a Fresh-Baked Dinner Roll; mouthwatering Cajun Andouille Pasta, Penne Pasta with Andouille Sausage in a Spicy Cajun Sauce prepared with Louisiana’s own holy trinity; Fish and Grits with Cajun-Spiced Blackened Snapper, Buttered Grits and Cheese and served with Asparagus; and a Mini King Cake made with Brioche Dough, Cinnamon Filling and Cream Cheese Icing.
Tickets for the Valentine’s Dinner are $120 for the chef’s table or $99 for communal seating; all other dinners listed are $99 for the chef’s table or $89 for communal seating. Gratuity and alcoholic beverages are included in the ticket price.
Arc Culinary's Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen offers a blend of mid-century classic and modern elegance, featuring a Chef’s Table, refined décor, and an outdoor patio. Beyond Chef Experiences, the catering venue hosts private cooking classes, corporate meetings and events, bridal and baby showers, rehearsal dinners, small weddings and more for seated guests up to 49 and buffet or cocktail-style events up to 125 guests and provides full-service off-site catering. Arc Culinary and Arc Educates are revenue-generating social enterprises of Arc Broward that directly support programming for 1,200 children and adults with disabilities.
Chef Experiences are sponsored by Amazon. The Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen at Arc Culinary is located at 10250 Northwest 53rd Street, Sunrise, Florida 33351. For tickets and more information, please visit: https://arcculinary.com/chef-experience-dinners/ - Or call: (954) 299-7515.
About Arc Broward
Since 1956, Arc Broward has worked hand-in-hand with the community, changing how people with disabilities and other life challenges are embraced and included. This critical work ensures that people with disabilities, not only live, learn, work, and play in their communities, but more importantly, thrive. Arc Broward operates at nine locations and provides 21 programs throughout Broward County, Florida. Arc Broward’s two social enterprises — Arc Educates and Arc Culinary — are groundbreaking efforts to transform the community by providing opportunities for people with disabilities and other life challenges to realize their full potential.
To learn more about Arc Broward, please visit: https://arcbroward.com - Or call: (954) 746-9400.