On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Escape Rooftop Bar on the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Seaside Resort would be the web site for a really particular five-course wine dinner that includes the locally-sourced delectable coastal Italian delicacies of Chef Michael Mayer, who additionally helms the resort’s signature restaurant La Fuga. Accompanying Chef’s delectable menu might be picks from CW Intercept Wines, an award-winning California vineyard owned by NFL Legend, Tremendous Bowl Champion, Corridor of Famer and the one defensive participant to ever win the Heisman Trophy, Charles Woodson. Woodson himself might be in attendance on the dinner to information friends by way of the unique expertise and focus on his journey from soccer tremendous star to winemaker extraordinaire.
Priced at $110 per particular person, unique of tax and gratuity, the dinner will happen at Escape Rooftop, Kimpton Shorebreak’s spectacular rooftop lounge famend for providing up a few of Fort Lauderdale Seaside’s finest sundown views. The night will get underway at 6:30PM; menu follows:
First Course
BRUSCHETTA TRIO
Grilled Octopus & Olive | Prosciutto | Fig & Gorgonzola
Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Glowing Wine
Second Course
CAPESANTE ALLA PIASTRA
Butter Basted Sea Scallops, Saffron Risotto, Lemon Oregano French dressing
2022 Intercept Chardonnay | Monterey County
Third Course
GNOCCHI DI PATATE AL PESTO
Potato Gnocchi, Basil Pesto, Oven Roasted Tomato
Parmesan, Crème Fraiche
2021 Intercept Pinot Noir | Monterey County
Fourth Course
VITELLO SICILIANA
Parmesan & Herb Breaded Veal, Broccolini, Lemon Caper Butter
2021 Intercept Cabernet Sauvignon | Paso Robles
Dessert
BUDINO DI PANE
Panettone Bread Pudding, Vanilla Bean Gelato, Butterscotch
2020 Intercept Crimson Mix | Paso Robles
Woodson was uncovered to wine tradition after being drafted by the Oakland Raiders and attending coaching camp in Napa Valley. He turned formally hooked after a memorable dinner with the legendary Robert Mondavi and commenced making wine on the aspect, launching with a 2005 Merlot. Naming his model Intercept – in homage to his enjoying profession which included 65 interceptions, Woodson applies the identical ardour and dedication to winemaking that he was notable for throughout his days on the soccer subject. Formally launched in 2019, in 2020 Woodson earned the excellence of being the primary black professional soccer participant to realize nationwide distribution of a wine model. His award-winning portfolio of wines are affordably priced, making them accessible to his many followers, who’ve at all times been his inspiration. Tickets for this positive to be memorable night are restricted and obtainable on Eventbrite – HERE.
Escape Rooftop is situated at Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Seaside Resort, 2900 Riomar Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For extra info, go to www.theescaperooftopbar.com; Phone: (954) 908-7301.
About Escape Rooftop Bar
Positioned on the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Seaside Resort, Escape Rooftop Bar presents probably the greatest intracoastal views in all the metropolis. Serving sunsets each day, the west-facing rooftop is an imbibers paradise and the perfect location to sip stellar cocktails and wines, and luxuriate in scrumptious bites and tapas, all whereas watching the sundown. Along with Escape’s each day Sundown Hour that includes specifically priced wines-by-the-glass, cocktails and bottles of rosé, half-hour previous to and after sundown, the rooftop bar and lounge presents a vibrant lineup of weekly specials for locals and guests to get pleasure from. Weekly programming contains In Vino Veritas – 30% off sommelier-selected bottles of wine; each Monday from Midday – 9PM; Tequila Tuesday – home margaritas or tequila straight up for $10; each Tuesday from 5PM – 10PM; Martini Night time – $10 gin and vodka martinis; each Wednesday from 5PM – 10PM; Escape Weekends – dwell DJ leisure and craft cocktails; on Fridays and Saturdays from 3PM – 7PM; and Rosé All-Day – 50% off all glasses of rosé all-day; each Sunday from Midday – 10PM. For extra info, go to – HERE .
