Fort Lauderdale, FL – February 20, 2019 – Guests joined Michelin-starred restaurateur, cookbook author, and James Beard Award-nominated chef Donatella Arpaia for an evening of simple elegance at Terra Mare to officially kick-off the SOBEWFF weekend! Arpaia is a regular judge on The Food Network’s Iron Chef America and The Next Iron Chef and self-proclaimed ‘Meatball Queen.’ Nestled oceanside at the stunning new Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, Arpaia is joined by Chef PJ Calapa, formerly of Michelin-starred Ai Fiori and executive chef/owner of Manhattan’s Scampi, and Terra Mare’s very own executive chef Michael Chavez, as taste buds receive the star-treatment with with bold, exotic, and locally-sourced flavors in a setting that that encourages a communal dining experience in elevated style. Indulge in wines from the Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits portfolio, while enjoying the sweeping panoramic views of Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Steven Moll

PJ Calapa & Donatella Arpaia

Donatella Arpaia & Michael Chavez

Michael Chavez, Donatella Arpaia, & PJ Calapa

Donatella Arpaia

Donatella Arpaia & Michael Chavez

PJ Calapa & Donatella Arpaia

PJ Calapa

Donatella Arpaia