Events
Tasting Hope, One Plate at a Time
Experience a Night of Exceptional Cuisine and Community Support at Arc Culinary’s Exclusive Dinners.
July 26th, 2025
There’s something truly beautiful about people coming together for a cause greater than themselves; to give back to the community and cultivate a culture that provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other life challenges to achieve their full potential. Arc Culinary, and the team behind it, is a shining example of that mission. Run by Director of Culinary Enterprise Craig Zeleznik, Arc Culinary hosts Chef Experience Dinners to raise awareness, improve lives, and reshape how people with disabilities are perceived.
This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending one of these events. I not only enjoyed a masterclass dinner and spoke with the chef behind the operation but also witnessed firsthand how these experiences give back to the community and transform lives.
Founded in 2006, Arc Culinary operates as a social enterprise of Arc Broward, which began as a small nonprofit in 1956 serving children with developmental disabilities. Today, it’s one of the largest providers in Broward County, serving over one million meals annually. Through its innovative culinary training programs, Arc Culinary not only prepares nutritious meals but also empowers individuals with disabilities and other life challenges by providing valuable job skills and employment opportunities in the food service industry.
“We do something called food service management, which essentially means we go into places like The Covenant House, Broward Partnership for the Homeless, and House of Hope and take over their kitchens,” said Craig when discussing daily operations. “We staff their kitchens, write their menus, serve three square meals a day, two snacks, and any boxed or to-go meals. It’s a lot happening on any given day, and our role in culinary is to help provide for all these people, not just through food but through education.”
While food service management is a key component of Arc Culinary’s success, it’s just one part of the larger revenue-generating wheel that keeps their mission going. Another significant part is their Chef Experience Dinners.
Held regularly throughout the month, these exclusive four-course, chef-led dinners offer guests the chance to engage with the community while learning about the organization’s impact. “When I get to educate people at a Chef Experience Dinner, a lot of them think they’re just coming out for a meal. However, when they realize that every penny they spent is going toward funding those programs, they understand they’re part of something much bigger. That’s the top of the mountain right there.”
“I take a poll at the beginning of every dinner to see how many people are returning guests and how many are new. We usually see a 50/50 split.” This trend held true during my visit; there was one pleasant surprise, though—there were more first-timers than repeat attendees. The theme of the night’s event made it easy to see why. Called “Summer Truffles,” the experience was centered around one of the most sought-after ingredients in the culinary world.
Chef Craig and his team opened the night with a Truffled Bruschetta served on a herbed sourdough crust, topped with black truffle pâté, cherry tomato confit, and fresh burrata. While the original plan called for oyster mushrooms, they were removed to allow the truffles’ flavor to shine. The result was a refreshing and mouthwatering start.
Next came a Tagliatelle al Tartufo—a pasta dish featuring a rich black truffle sauce, sliced summer truffles, and pangrattato for a pleasant crunch. The third course offered a beautifully cooked Herb-Crusted NY Strip, seasoned with black and purple salt and served with Truffled Sweet Potato Fries that perfectly complemented the steak. Every bite left guests deeply satisfied.
While the food was phenomenal, it was Chef Craig’s message that truly resonated with me and the others at my table. Knowing that all proceeds go toward Arc Broward’s mission is the real reward.
If you’re looking for your next date night idea, look no further. Arc Culinary offers an unforgettable dining experience that delights your palate and makes a real difference in the community.
For more information visit: Chef Experiences page at https://arcculinary.com/chef-
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Luli Fama celebrates its Paradise Found Cruise ’27 swimwear and resortwear collection with a luxury Miami launch at its Dadeland Mall boutique.
August 20, 2026
Miami swimwear favorite Luli Fama is stepping into Cruise ’27 with Paradise Found, a new swimwear and resortwear collection inspired by tropical escapes, exotic prints and effortless vacation glamour.
South Florida Insider has already taken a closer look at the Luli Fama Paradise Found collection, and it feels made for Miami.
The new Cruise ’27 collection combines the bold, body-confident swimwear Luli Fama is known for with elevated resort pieces designed to move effortlessly from the beach and pool to cocktails and dinner.
On Thursday, August 20, Luli Fama will celebrate Paradise Found with an exclusive evening at its newest Dadeland Mall boutique in Miami, complete with fashion, light bites, personalized surprises, and a luxe espresso martini bar.
Inside Luli Fama’s Paradise Found Cruise ’27 Collection
Paradise Found is inspired by the feeling of discovering a hidden tropical retreat.
Think lush landscapes, warm golden hour light, exotic patterns, and silhouettes made for somewhere beautiful.
The collection features Luli Fama signatures, including flattering ruched details, seamless construction, adjustable fits, and statement swimwear, alongside an expanded selection of resortwear.
We especially love the pieces that blur the line between swim and ready-to-wear.
Flowing dresses, sleek coverups, and body-skimming silhouettes make it easy to transition from a sun-drenched afternoon to an evening out without losing that relaxed resort feeling.
It is sensual, polished, and unmistakably Miami.
Luli Fama Brings Luxury Resort Style to Miami
There is a reason Paradise Found feels so natural in South Florida.
In Miami, resortwear is not reserved for vacation.
A swimsuit can become part of an outfit. A coverup can take you to lunch. A flowing resort dress can carry you from an afternoon by the water straight into cocktails and dinner.
Luli Fama has always understood that lifestyle.
Paradise Found takes it a step further, creating a Cruise ’27 wardrobe that feels as appropriate for a tropical getaway as it does for a weekend in Miami.
The campaign captures that mood beautifully, pairing the collection with palms, lush greenery, tropical architecture and the kind of sun soaked setting that makes you want to extend your vacation indefinitely.
Paradise Found Comes to Luli Fama at Dadeland Mall
Luli Fama will bring the world of Paradise Found to life on Thursday, August 20 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at its newest boutique at Dadeland Mall in Miami.
The intimate celebration will bring together invited guests, influencers, celebrities and media for an early look at Cruise ’27.
Luli Fama is also dressing invited guests in pieces from the brand, allowing the new collection to be experienced the way it was designed to be worn: in motion, styled and out for the evening.
Luli After Hours Espresso Martini Bar
Fashion is only part of the experience.
For the Paradise Found celebration, Luli Fama is introducing Luli After Hours, an Espresso Martini Bar inspired by the glamour of the collection.
Guests will be able to sip three specialty espresso martinis created for the evening.
The Luli Babe puts a polished spin on the classic espresso martini, while Golden Hour pairs salted caramel with edible gold shimmer. Miami After Dark takes a richer approach with chocolate hazelnut and a cocoa dust finish.
Along with cocktails, guests can expect light bites, curated details and a special personalized surprise.
The result feels less like a traditional retail event and more like checking into a private resort for the evening.
A Miami Swimwear Brand Celebrates at Home
For a brand with such a strong connection to South Florida, launching Paradise Found in Miami feels especially fitting.
Luli Fama has built its identity around colorful, confident swimwear and resort fashion with a distinctly tropical point of view.
Paradise Found carries that identity into Cruise ’27 while giving it a more elevated, escapist mood.
And with Luli Fama’s newest boutique now at Dadeland Mall, Miami shoppers have another destination to experience the brand in person.
After getting our own closer look at Luli Fama’s Paradise Found Cruise ’27 collection, we can safely say the name fits.
Paradise has officially been found, and this time, it is in Miami.
Check out the collection HERE
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