FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla – South Florida food lovers are in for a treat as the sixth annual Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival serves up culinary delights this week.
One of the standout events, “The Art of Ramen,” promises to show attendees how to craft the perfect bowl of the comforting dish from scratch.
Chefs Alex Cook and Diego Ng, co-owners of Temple Street Eatery in Fort Lauderdale, are leading the ramen-making class Tuesday evening.
“We’re going to show everybody how to make a beautiful bowl of ramen from scratch — from making the noodles to the broths to all the garnishes,” Ng told Local 10 News on Tuesday’s Fresh Daily.
Ramen, often seen as the ultimate comfort food, is a dish that the chefs say many want to master.
“The flavors in there, the depth of the flavor... we’re going to share a little bit of our secrets tonight,” Cook said. “It’s perfect for the weather right now.”
The festival’s offerings don’t stop there. Cook and Ng are also participating in another signature event, “Wok and Roll,” on Thursday night.
That event highlights Asian American and Pacific Islander chefs from Broward and Miami-Dade counties, featuring 10 chefs from the region and one traveling from Miami.
“Wok and Roll will showcase amazing Asian cuisine, with a live band and entertainment,” Ng said. “It’s all for a great cause, benefiting the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.”
Cook emphasized the importance of the festival in showcasing the vibrant Fort Lauderdale community.
“For us, it’s about highlighting our community, highlighting Fort Lauderdale, and showing all the delicious food we have to offer.”
Among the dishes featured at Temple Street Eatery are their Godzilla Ramen, a protein-packed creation with ropa vieja, pork belly, and chicken broth, and Hanna Chicken, which draws inspiration from Chinese, Thai, Malay, and Cambodian cuisines.
Another standout is their katsu burger, a fried patty topped with pineapple and Asian slaw on a sweet bao bun.
The Art of Ramen class is set for Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Street Eatery.
Tickets are $75 and include hands-on lessons in crafting ramen.
For more information on the Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival, visit their website by clicking here.