South Florida’s dining scene heated up this June with two Chef Experience Dinners at Arc Culinary’s Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen in Sunrise.
The four-course menu on June 6 featured a Korean BBQ Burger with bulgogi-glazed beef, kimchi slaw and gochujang aioli on a sesame milk bun with a side of sesame fries and pickled cucumbers; a flavorful umami burger with house ground short rib, mushroom duxelles, Gruyère cheese and truffle aioli on butter toasted brioche and truffle fries on the side; a steakhouse burger topped with caramelized onions, black garlic aiolo, blue cheese and arugula on an onion roll served with classic fries and a mini wedge salad; followed by a delicious dessert to close out the meal.
The four-course menu on June 18 featured Florida blue crab with avocado, ruby red grapefruit, hearts of palm and key lime vinaigrette; pan-seared Florida snapper served with sweet corn puree, blistered cherry tomatoes and lemon-basil nage; grilled filet mignon paired with key-lime chimichurri, roasted summer peppers, shaved fennel and arugula salad; and a sweet treat to end the night. Ticket sales from every Chef Experience Dinner support Arc Broward’s mission to strengthen the community by empowering adults and children with disabilities to grow, develop and thrive.
Arc Culinary’s Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen 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 catering venue hosts private cooking classes, corporate meetings and events, bridal and baby showers, rehearsal dinners, small weddings and more for seated guests up to 49 and buffet or cocktail-style events up to 125 guests and provides full-service 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.
In 2026, Arc Broward proudly celebrates 70 years as a leading provider of services that empower individuals with disabilities and their families to thrive. Today, Arc Broward is focused on opening doors, creating pathways and expanding opportunities through 24 programs at 16 locations across Broward County, serving individuals with disabilities from preschool children to adults and seniors. Its two social enterprises, Arc Educates and Arc Culinary, help people with disabilities and various employment barriers gain education, experience and employment.