Fort Lauderdale, FL – February 21, 2018 – To kick-off the first official event of the 2018 Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival guests joined the new elegant Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach for the kick-off of the Festival, and the third edition of its popular CRAVE Greater Fort Lauderdale Series! World barbecue champion Chris Lilly hosted a family-style dinner perfectly paired with Jim Beam Black, for a unique dining experience under the stars. The Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach’s own Chef Jorge Ramos toped off the evening by providing a gourmet, inspired take on classic comfort sides and desserts that reflect the property’s buzzing dining scene.

Chris Lilly, Lee Brian Schrager, & Jorge Ramos

Chris Lilly & Lee Brian Schrager

Chris Lilly

Chris Lilly & Jorge Ramos

Chris Lilly

Jorge Ramos

Chris Lilly, Nathan Dodge, & Jorge Ramos

Nathan Dodge

Chris Lilly

Tracy Taheri

Jorge Ramos

Lee Brian Schrager