FLIPANY’s 7th Annual “Chefs Up Front” Miami Dinner

More than 250 guests experienced two unforgettable gastronomical evenings, raising more than $100,000 combined for FLIPANY (Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth) to teach healthy eating habits through Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters™ program. The two events, held at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables and at the W Fort Lauderdale and presented by Target, featured decadent five-course dinners prepared by 12 of South Florida’s most acclaimed chefs in each location. Tables of ten enjoyed signature dishes prepared tableside by the renowned chefs and paired with a delightful wine, provided by BreakThru Beverages. The Coral Gables chef lineup included Chef Aaron Dreilinger with Chef David Catering and Event Design; Chef David Hackett with The Biltmore; Chef Michael Vitetta with The Biltmore; Chef Brian Nasajon with Beaker and Gray; Chef Dustin Ward with BLT Prime; Chef Adrianne Calvo with Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar; Chef Pedro Lopez with Soyka; Chef Ryan Martin with 180 Degrees at DRB; Chef Sean Brasel with Meat Market; Chef Michael Altman with the House/Town Kitchen and Bar; Chef Neil O’Connell Scarpetta by Scott Conant; and Chef Reto Weissenfluh with Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill. In Fort Lauderdale chef lineup included Chef Aaron Dreilinger with Chef David Catering and Event Design; Executive Chef with Steak954 Rashaad Abdool; Chef Brian Cornelius with Shooters Waterfront and Events by Grateful Palate; Chef Gina Sansonia with Cucina Bambina; Chef Marco De Simone with Zona Blu; Chef Derek Rosen with OCEAN2000; Chef Adrienne Grenier with 3030 Ocean; Chef Robyn Almodovar with Palate Party; Chef Giovanni Rocchio with One Door East/Valentino; and Chef Lenny Judice with Hilton Fort Lauderdale.
Photos by Laiacona Photography
Augustin Jean-Charles, Paul McFarlane, Gavin Grant, Amari Grant, ElvanaLoissaint, Angelina Green from America’s Got Talent, Terrena Grant, Valerie Louissaint, Adler Louissaint, Jaheim Lodgeand Cheyanne Morris
Paul McFarlane, Amari Grant, Valerie Loissaint
Jaheim Lodge
Chef Brian Nasajon - Beaker and Gray
Josh Lewis, Chef Michael Vitetta
Chef David Hackett
Chef Michael Vitetta with Health Foundation of South Florida
Chef Michael Altman - Town Kitchen & Bar
Chef Neil O'Connell
Gavin Grant, Valerie Louissaint, Amari Grant, Paul McFarlane, Cheyanne Morris, Jennifer Harless
Jaheim Lodge
Chef Brian Nasajon - Beaker and Gray