Celebrate Father’s Day and More This Summer at Arc Culinary’s Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen in Broward

A Burger Bash in time for Father’s Day weekend and a culinary tour of Europe without the need for a passport are among the unique South Florida summer dining experiences presented in June and July by Arc Culinary at the state-of-the-art Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen in Sunrise.

The mouth-watering lineup of multi-course, prix-fix chef experiences kicks off in time for Father’s Day weekend with Burger Bash on Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m., featuring a sesame-marinated salmon burger with grilled onions and spicy Asian mango slaw on a house-made sesame bun; brisket and Boston butt on a sweet Hawaiian roll with special sauce and shoestring potatoes; a smash burger with grass-fed beef, marinated and caramelized onions, shitake and portobello mushrooms, provolone cheese and black truffle aioli on a brioche bun, served with SIDEWINDERS™ fries; and rocky road semifreddo for dessert.

Taste of the Mediterranean on Thursday, June 27 at 7 p.m. will dive into the diverse culinary traditions of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, beginning with a cold orzo salad with Kalamata olives, English cucumbers, red onions, toasted chickpeas, chiffonade of fresh basil and spinach, feta cheese and roasted red peppers; followed by Mediterranean baked cod with tomatoes, red onions and capers serve with lemon wedge potatoes; grilled lamb chops with mint, tomato and feta quinoa; and a special dessert to complete the meal.

Spanish Tapas Night on Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m. will highlight the regional diversity of Spain with a menu of six small plates, including serrano ham and Manchego cheese served with black garlic toast points and mixed Spanish olives; Spain’s national dish, tortilla Espanola, a classic Spanish omelet with potatoes, onions and Spanish spices; Spanish meatballs made with a blend of beef and pork in a tomato-based sauce; jumbo shrimps in garlic sauce; Navarra region piquillo peppers stuffed with cod fish, vegetables and Spanish spices; and a final dessert course.

Fresh Summer Flavors on Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. will capture the essence of the season with four courses highlighted by a fresh summer salad of baby spinach, mint, cilantro, orange wedges, red onions, grape tomatoes, marinated strawberries, fresh avocado, English cucumbers, watermelon radish, mango chunks with lime and local Florida honey; fried Caribbean-style Florida red snapper in a tomato-based creole sauce with fried plantains and pickled red onions; and an additional course before ending with an elevated strawberry shortcake for dessert.

Arc Culinary’s Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen, located in Sunrise, 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 venue hosts cooking classes, private events, and provides 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.

Tickets are $99 for the Chef’s Table or $89 for communal seating and include gratuity and alcoholic beverages. Chef Experiences are sponsored by Amazon. The Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen at Arc Broward is located at 10250 Northwest 53rd Street, Sunrise. For tickets and more information, please visit arcculinary.com/chef-experience-dinners/ or call (954) 299-7515.

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Arc Broward has championed inclusivity since 1956, providing 21 programs across nine locations in Broward County, Florida. Its social enterprises, Arc Educates and Arc Culinary, offer transformative opportunities for individuals with disabilities and life challenges. For more information about Arc Broward, visit arcbroward.com or call 954-746-9400.