Miami, FL – November 15, 2017 – More than forty top local chefs, wine, spirit and dessert vendors joined forces on at the Rusty Pelican Grand Ballroom in Key Biscayne for an ultimate foodie fete and fundraiser, drawing over 650 guests in attendance. The annual event paid tribute to South Florida’s culinary scene with an evening of featured signature dishes, wine & spirit tastings, silent auction and entertainment, all to benefit the Easterseals South Florida Culinary Arts High School, a vocational training program for students with autism and other disabilities. At Festival of Chefs, Easterseals culinary students showcased their abilities with a signature dish and incredible hospitality.

Chris Principe, Craig Rasile, Loreen Chant, & Alexandre Zanussi

Michael Jacobs, Natalie Jacobs, & Nanette Molina

Manny Gaunaurd & Mariana Rodriguez-Guanaurd

Rocco Carulli & Yasmany

Malerie Sloshay & Lucy Hernandez

Lance Gaunaurd & Karolina Paz

Marta Quintana & Nanette Molina

Santiago Gomez & Camila Basmag

Jorge Montes, Santiago Gomez, & Adolfo Jimenez

Jorge Allendes & Roc Wall

Anthony Garcia

David Rossato & Kaylee Nieves

Ben Potts & John Calderon

Tony Guerro & George Dominguez

Stephanie Booker, LG Jackson, & Dave Gilinsky

Henry Buzgon, Bryce Epstein, & Fred Kre

Laura Mantanri & Derek Kaplan

Phil Sebok, Marcela Gomez, & Ralph Yammie

Nanette Molina, Albert Collazo, & Cynthia Chipi

Ruth & Steve Marcus, & Elizabeth & Steve Epstein

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