ORANGE BOWL FOOD & WINE RETURNS TO SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO APRIL 11, 2025
Annual Charitable Celebration, presented by Florida Blue, to Take Guests on “A Road Trip Through South Florida” with the Best of the South Florida’s Restaurants
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (March 28, 2025) – The countdown is on for one of South Florida’s most anticipated culinary and charitable events! The Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration presented by Florida Blue is set to return to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on April 11 from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. ET, offering guests an unforgettable night of food, drinks, and entertainment—all in support of the Orange Bowl Cares initiatives.
The annual event will bring together over 40 of South Florida’s top chefs and restaurants, treating attendees to unlimited food and beverage tastings, live music, celebrity appearances, a silent auction, and more. As part of this year’s theme, “A Road Trip Through South Florida,” guests will embark on a culinary journey highlighting the region’s diverse flavors.
Additionally, participating restaurants will compete for coveted titles, including Best Presentation, Best Flavor, Most Creative, Best Bite, Best Dessert, and the Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration 2025 Champion, as voted on by attendees and celebrity judges.
“The Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration is more than just a great night out—it’s an opportunity to make a real impact in our community,” said Henri Crockett, Orange Bowl Committee President & Chair. “Each year, the proceeds from this event help fund scholarships, youth sports programs, and community projects that change lives. We’re excited to welcome guests back to the Hard Rock for an evening of incredible food, great company, and meaningful giving.”
“Florida Blue is proud of its longstanding partnership and support of the Orange Bowl, Orange Bowl Committee, and the Orange Bowl Food and Wine Celebration,” said David Wagner, market president, Florida Blue. “Our work with the Orange Bowl is about so much more than football; just like the work of the Orange Bowl Committee is about so much more than a game. Together we support scholarships, mentoring programs, youth sports, leadership development, and community legacy projects that create a lifetime of impact.”
Participating restaurants will have to bring their A-game as well – all attendees will be able to vote on their favorite dishes of the evening as chefs compete for coveted awards at the conclusion of the event. Specialty awards will also be decided on by special guest judges, including:
- Mike Cugno, CBS Miami Sports Anchor
- Theo Dorsey, ESPN West Palm Radio Host
- Caro the Tour Guide, Local Tour Guide and Influencer
- Valesica, Tamara, and Anaise, Emmy Award-Winning Island TV’s Producers of “Caribbean Cookout”
- Katy and Ali, Foodie Tribe
While this year’s participating restaurants are still being announced, past favorites have included Abiaka, Bae Korean Grill, Boatyard, Casa D’Angelo, Divieto, Fireman Derek’s, Fogo de Chão, Giselle, NYY Steak, Tackle Box by Chef Jeff McInnis, The Rusty Pelican, Toro Toro, and more.
This year’s event includes two ticket options:
- General Admission ($125): provides access to the main tastings and is all-inclusive food and beverage.
- VIP Admission ($250): includes General Admission benefits along with one-hour early entry (doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET for VIP), exclusive lounge access with dedicated bars, and a special departing gift.
Tickets are on-sale today and can be purchased online at orangebowl.org/obfw, by calling the Orange Bowl Ticket Office at (305)341-4701 or by e-mailing tickets@orangebowl.org.
The Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration is made possible in part by presenting sponsor Florida Blue, as well as associate sponsors CBS Miami, Deloitte, Dunkin’, Florida Power & Light Company, Gold Coast Beverage Distributors, Hard Rock Stadium, Modelo, Prologis, Rabble, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Substance, Sun Sentinel Media Group, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, Toyota, Uber, and Visit Lauderdale.
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About Orange Bowl
Orange Bowl is a primarily volunteer non-profit sports organization with more than 400 members that promotes and serves the South Florida community. With its primary mission since being created in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and events, it has also maintained a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach. Orange Bowl’s community outreach is embodied by the four pillars of its Orange Bowl Cares program: Youth Sports, Education, Community Engagement, and Legacy Programs. Orange Bowl features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the 2024-25 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on Jan. 9, 2025. For more information about Orange Bowl events, including promotional inquiries and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program, log on to orangebowl.org or follow @OrangeBowl on social media.
About Florida Blue
Florida Blue has been providing health solutions to residents of Florida for more than 80 years. Driven by its mission of helping people and communities achieve better health, the company serves more than five million members and all 67 Florida counties. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., with more than 9,000 employees, it is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. For additional information visit www.FloridaBlue.com.
