Rooted In Elegance: Friends of James Beard Benefits. Friday 4.25
In collaboration with The James Beard Foundation, join us for Rooted Elegance, an extraordinary dinner hosted by Michael Lugo and the VIVA Hospitality Team. Celebrate the bounty of our region while supporting the revitalization of Hastings Main Street.
This benefit dinner honors the James Beard Foundation’s mission to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture while championing talent, equity, and sustainability.
Guest chefs Art Smith, Hari Pulapaka, Nils Rowland, Michael Lugo & Natasha Olivera, and sommelier Jenneffer Pulapaka will craft a one-of-a-kind dining experience inspired by local history and ingredients. Each course will showcase the richness of our region’s produce, celebrating community, culture, and connection.
Join us in supporting this unique opportunity to restore Main Street, foster local businesses, and uplift our vibrant community alongside the James Beard Foundation and its dedication to culinary excellence.
Ticket price is $250 per guest, located in the dining room at Michael’s St. Augustine
6pm - 9pm on Friday April 25th
Seats Per Table
In collaboration with The James Beard Foundation, join us for Rooted Elegance, an extraordinary dinner hosted by Michael Lugo and the VIVA Hospitality Team. Celebrate the bounty of our region while supporting the revitalization of Hastings Main Street.
This benefit dinner honors the James Beard Foundation’s mission to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture while championing talent, equity, and sustainability.
Guest chefs Art Smith, Hari Pulapaka, Nils Rowland, Michael Lugo & Natasha Olivera, and sommelier Jenneffer Pulapaka will craft a one-of-a-kind dining experience inspired by local history and ingredients. Each course will showcase the richness of our region’s produce, celebrating community, culture, and connection.
Join us in supporting this unique opportunity to restore Main Street, foster local businesses, and uplift our vibrant community alongside the James Beard Foundation and its dedication to culinary excellence.
Ticket price is $250 per guest, located in the dining room at Michael’s St. Augustine
6pm - 9pm on Friday April 25th
Seats Per Table
In collaboration with The James Beard Foundation, join us for Rooted Elegance, an extraordinary dinner hosted by Michael Lugo and the VIVA Hospitality Team. Celebrate the bounty of our region while supporting the revitalization of Hastings Main Street.
This benefit dinner honors the James Beard Foundation’s mission to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture while championing talent, equity, and sustainability.
Guest chefs Art Smith, Hari Pulapaka, Nils Rowland, Michael Lugo & Natasha Olivera, and sommelier Jenneffer Pulapaka will craft a one-of-a-kind dining experience inspired by local history and ingredients. Each course will showcase the richness of our region’s produce, celebrating community, culture, and connection.
Join us in supporting this unique opportunity to restore Main Street, foster local businesses, and uplift our vibrant community alongside the James Beard Foundation and its dedication to culinary excellence.
Ticket price is $250 per guest, located in the dining room at Michael’s St. Augustine
6pm - 9pm on Friday April 25th
Seats Per Table