Flavors of Fort Lauderdale 2012

got invited to flavors of fort lauderdale this year and i cant say no to food expos, especially when vip (BBM). finding parking was not a mission at all and i thought it would be more of an issue but actually there were a few lots available about a block away from the entrance for a $ 10 flat fee. got checked in and off we got sample some deliciousness. casablanca café, tatiana restaurant, ruth chris, dos caminos… lots and lots of restaurants from the area, which i dont visit as often, so this event was a great way to get exposed to all of these great restaurants from broward county and sample some of their most popular dishes. i had paella valenciana, mashed plantains topped with pork shoulder, grilled flank steak, sushi rolls, japanese curry, russian style crab salad, bloody mary scallops, crepes, a few stellas and as a vip, i got to chill on a yatch overlooking the marina on a beautiful sunday afternoon. overall the event was great and it didnt feel like it was overcrowded in comparison to iron fork miami. the fact that it was outdoors and the weather was awesome made it all much better. i do wish there would have been a bit more shaded seating available cause in sunshine state, its easy to get fried under the sun but other than that i thought it was a great event. i checked on their website for ticket prices, it said they were $ 100 for general admission at the door. thats a bit steep but you seriously get a chance commit the sin of gluttony so its relative. also, im sure tickets sell for a bit less if you buy in advance so if you plan to attend next year, buy tickets in advance, skip breakfast and indulge.